Little Acorns, Leicester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery

Very poor nursery. Only still sending my eldest child due to him having all his friends and his attendance at the nursery for the past 2 years. Only sent my son because of his room leader. Once he finishes her class he will be getting removed from the nursery and going elsewhere. Pre-School is supposed to get kids ready for school however, my son has not been taught any phonics or writing, or numbers since joining. He is self-taught at home. Staff are very poor and room leaders are on their phones rather than looking after children. Poor hygiene, kids always coming home with food around the face. Food choice is very poor and does not cater to all religions/beliefs. No nutritious meals are provided. Toys are brought once every year yet charged for toys monthly. Never been on any school trips. Would love to see the balance and profit and loss sheets for this business as it's a business, not a nursery.

They have also been able to manage his dairy allergy with alternative food in place so he isn't left out.

After feeling very anxious about leaving our son after Covid and the Pandemic, the nursery staff made us feel so welcome and at ease. Our son loved spending time interacting with other children in a safe, friendly environment. He seems to really enjoy the food and outdoor spaces they have available. My wife still calls every day to check in and he's always great, the staff are always really helpful in answering our questions at the end of the day. We are so glad we chose this nursery.

We've had a mixed experience so far. My child has been really sick since joining the nursery and whilst we'd expect plenty of colds and mild bugs, he's missed many many days now, to the extent that I think it has impacted his experience there. The key workers that are assigned to him are really lovely and try their best to make his time at nursery enjoyable it seems. The updates on the parent app aren't so frequent, although we are given verbal updates when we collect him at the end of the day. I think in these times when parents can't go into the nursery, more reassurance of your child's activities, environment and development are required and I don't feel we get this from Little Acorns. I don't feel my child has advanced in any way in his six months at nursery so far. I genuinely struggled to rate the nursery as I am not aware of the quality of facilities, spaces, resources or learning.

An excellent nursery. The staff are friendly, really interactive with children and the days are jam packed with activities. My son loves going the three days he attends. Occasionally I get good developmental reviews. The app used for communication is great, for picture updates and messages. The eighteen month to three years old class is big, with lots of children over twenty months in. I find this too big and do worry that my son doesn't get the right amount of attention as he did in the smaller classes.

My son has been going to Little Acorns since he was 9 months old and has built such strong relationships with several carers. He is always excited to go into nursery which as a parent is so comforting to know. The nursery staff have supported his development in so many ways and he is now a happy, confident and chatty toddler despite the pandemic they have continued to care and support my son's development. With the help of the parent app we are able to stay in contact with his carers and are constantly updating this with his progress at home and at nursery. I have already recommended this nursery to my friends and family.

Little Acorns Nursery have been so helpful at every step of my daughter's journey and have also supported my requirements as and when I have needed support or guidance on any childcare issues. The management team there are brilliant and have always been supportive and as a parent of a child who attends the nursery, I feel happy that my child is in good hands at all times even in the current pandemic we are all facing. The nursery staff are also good and are always happy to help.

Thank you to all staff at Little Acorns.

My daughter has been attending the nursery for nearly a year and started in the baby room. She has come on leaps and bounds in her development and nursery has helped. They have been very understanding and accommodating in regards to my daughter's allergies which alleviates my worries massively. Her meals are always varied but I feel her snacks are very samey and could be changed up a bit. Like an anxious mother, I sometimes feel by calling up to check how my daughter is I feel like I am bothering the staff. Communication could be better in regards to daily activities, tapestry updates are not regular and diary entries in the blue books are not always accurate. My daughter seems to have a good session when she attends but I feel the activities they do could be varied to include more educational activities. But overall a good nursery that I would recommend to others.

This nursery is a fantastic place for children to grow and learn. Staff respect children and support them through their development. Children's differences and interests are carefully considered when planning and delivering activities. Feedback to parents is thorough and personal. My children have been so happy here and I couldn't ask for more.

I have been really impressed with their care and attention towards my son. They have proactively worked well with us so he gets consistent messages from his caregivers. The facilities and extracurricular activities are fantastic too.

Good play facilities, outside and inside. Children feel comfortable and engaged throughout the duration of their session.

Both my boys have enjoyed their time and care from the nursery. The staff and setting is brilliant

The nursery’s education style, learning lessons are impressive. The method used to get your child used to attending nursery is very helpful and the key worker allocation has been a positive experience. A little better communication would be appreciated, timeliness and the accuracy of information that is passed to a parent can be improved. However, our daughter has developed in many areas since attending Little Acorns and we are pleased the way preschool operates and learning styles and standards and look forward to that stage.

The manager is efficient in responding to concerns and queries.

The level of care within this nursery is outstanding, I cannot recommend them enough. My daughter comes home happy after an exciting fun-filled day with her carers. Staff are friendly, caring, professional and understanding at all times.

My little daughter has been going to this nursery since she was 11 months old. The staff are lovely and accommodating. They have been extremely helpful during a difficult time for the family. I have nothing but praise for the nursery and its staff! I would highly recommend this nursery.

We’ve been really lucky to get a place at Little Acorns. It’s a very well-run nursery and our little man loves it there. They look after him and make his day fun. It’s also reasonably flexible if you want to skip a day or arrive late - they can keep breakfast or feed early as needed if you want to pick up early.

I do wish they were open beyond 6 pm but other than that, can’t ask for more.

I have had all 3 of my children attend this nursery, and my youngest is currently there. The staff are fantastic and still remember my eldest who left there 7 yrs ago. They have activities in place every day for the kids, they understand the individual needs of each child. My little one loves it here and is always excited about going in the morning. Staff are always welcoming with a smile and engage with my little one. My little one is always excited to tell me everything she has done in the day. This is one of the best nurseries which has a very home like feeling. I would definitely recommend it.

A fantastic nursery. My son has attended since he was 9 months old and is now coming to the end of his pre-school year. He has always been very happy and really well cared for. Staff are all friendly, approachable and genuinely care about my son's individual needs. They work with parents to ensure continuity of routine and help parents with the major stages of development for example toilet training. Lots of fun activities are arranged including singing and signing classes. The management are very organised and helpful. We will be sad to say goodbye when my son leaves to start school.