Little Acorns Nursery

382 London Road, Stoneygate, Leicester LE2 2PN
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9.8 66 Reviews
  • Little Acorns Nursery, Leicester
This Stoneygate nursery provides a nurturing, homely setting for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (November 2023), it supports children’s individual growth through a tailored Early Years curriculum blending play-based learning, creativity, and physical development.

The setting features spacious, age-specific rooms and a large outdoor area with sandpit, mud kitchen, construction zones, and nature-inspired activities. Long-standing, qualified staff, including a dedicated SENCo team, ensure consistent, high-quality care.

The nursery app keeps families informed, while lending libraries and take-home resources support learning at home. Children benefit from a broad range of activities including Boogie Mites, Sing & Sign, and community outings to local parks, shops, and care homes.

The nursery’s inclusive ethos and enriching environment help children grow in confidence, creativity, and independence.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kerry (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 24

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas to New Year

Little Acorns Nursery Reviews (66)

9.8

Little Acorns Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.764) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Acorns Nursery has 66 reviews.

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Review from Victoria (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are thankful to little acorns' staff for helping in settling in my son when he started last autumn. Everyone there is very supportive and caring. The nursery keeps us informed at all times if anything happens to our little one and most importantly, our son enjoys being there!
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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Little Acorns aged 10 months and has been there for almost 5 months. Since starting nursery she has become so confident and is learning new skills on a daily basis. The staff are so kind and caring and my daughter absolutely adores seeing them when we arrive in the morning. As
a parent, I feel as though I am kept informed and updated and I can see that the nursery is a fantastic environment in which children feel safe, secure and happy.
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Review from Andrea J (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Acorns is a lovely nursery with great facilities and a lovely outside garden. But best of all are the carers who are dedicated, nurturing and friendly. Not to forget the chef's excellent cooking skills and the housekeeper's excellent attentiveness to keep the place neat and tidy. This nursery
has a family feel to it and although pricey, definitely worth the money. Keep up the excellent work!
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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Choosing a nursery is a tough decision and I am so happy we went for Little Acorns. Both my daughters go to Little Acorns and the oldest has been there for 2.5 years now. It's not a large nursery and the children are known to all the staff members, even when I have randomly called in, the staff in
charge are able to tell me immediately how the girls have been that day. I know my children are cared for and loved there. My girls have really come along, they are both confident and chatty.


The sickness policy is good and the staff are very reasonable when calling you and are happy to give analgesia.


The nursery has started using tapestry for some time, which is great, it's so lovely to see what the kids have been up to while you are at work. A bonus is that they supply the nappies/creams/Calpol themselves. And they are always open except bank holidays. They are even open on Good Friday!

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Review from Jasmin R (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery for my son. I am very lucky to have such an amazing keeper for my son and his main keeper is fantastic!! Also the other member of staff in his room is extremely kind and helpful whenever I have concerns or questions. I would always recommend this nursery.
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Review from M L (Father of Child) published on 22 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has really developed since joining this nursery. The staff really take time and care on my child's development. He has also really grown in confidence. Staff keep me informed on my son's progress and provide regular updates. I can't fault Little Acorns.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.764)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.764) out of 10 for Little Acorns Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.931 for Little Acorns Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (134 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.931
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.833 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Acorns Nursery is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 72 number of registered child places is 14.4. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.4 = 0.833
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (1)

Kerry

Kerry

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Kerry brings over 20 years of experience in childcare, all gained within local nurseries. As a Level 3 qualified professional, she takes pride in managing this exceptional nursery, dedicated to providing outstanding education and care for every child. As a mother of three, all of whom have attended the nursery, Kerry has a deep personal connection and understanding of the care and education families seek for their children.

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