Little Acorns Nursery, Chorley

34 Sheep Hill Lane, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley PR6 7JH
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Little Acorns nursery in Clayton-le-Woods provides first-class weekday childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

Little Acorns provides a warm, homely environment where every child feels loved, cared for, and valued. With excellent facilities, equipment and resources inside and out, children at Little Acorns are happy, thriving individuals who have fun while learning through play.

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers each have access to their own specialised and age-appropriate equipment, sensory experiences, and resources. There are two outdoor gardens where children can play, explore, and discover while gaining all the benefits of being close to nature.

Little Acorns Nursery has an on-site chef who prepares fresh, high-quality food and snacks.

All government-funded childcare schemes are supported, so free childcare is available for eligible babies and children aged from just 9 months.

Little Acorns is open all year round apart from a week at Christmas and 2 days over Easter. Opening hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, which will be particularly convenient for working parents.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Patricia Freackleton (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 55

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 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 & Easter

Parking

  • Little Acorns has a large private free of charge car park for all visitors

Little Acorns Nursery, Chorley Reviews (10)

8.8

Little Acorns Nursery, Chorley has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.802) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Acorns Nursery, Chorley has 10 reviews.

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Review from Adam T (Father of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children attend Little Acorns and we've had an excellent experience. The staff are kind, flexible, and genuinely care about the children's wellbeing. When we faced a personal situation, they went above and beyond by taking both children for an extra day (even though our youngest hadn't officially
started) and refused to charge us. That support meant a lot.
We know the nursery has faced some challenges in the past, but for us it's never impacted the care our children receive. Since the new management took over, things have clearly moved forward, and the team continue to do an excellent job looking after the children. It's a warm, nurturing setting, communication is great, and both our kids are thriving. We're really grateful for everything the staff do and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Little Acorns to other families.
Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Nursery Manager at Little Acorns Nursery, Chorley
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you can see the changes in the setting and also that you are pleased with the caring and nurturing environment provided for your children.
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Review from Danielle E (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at this nursery since he was 9 months old, and we are very happy with both his development and the staff.
He loves going to nursery and the staff are always very happy and pleasant. There are a few staff members that need credit because they perform their duties exceptionally. Mary,
Izzy, Mishel and Rachel are very professional and adore the children. That is clear on my sons face every time he goes. They always have time for each child and their parents, and will diligently inform you of what each child has done that day. The staff inform the parents throughout the day by updating the app.
The manager, Patricia, is wonderful and has really made an improvement. You can see the dedication she has for her role and the nursery. Overall we are extremely happy with the quality of care and attention the staff provide.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We struggled to find an appropriate setting for our youngest and had previously selected a nursery where the manager was rude and where our son never settled. Days before I was due to end my maternity leave, the nursery manager informed us that our son wouldn't be able to start due to him not settling
in. In a panic we called Little Acorns that day and the area manager invited us in for a settling in session. We noticed that our son settled immediately with the staff and the other children. We now joke that he selected his setting for us. He's thriving at Little Acorns and has become such a confident toddler!
Reply from Patricia and The Little Acorns Nursery Team, Nursery Manager at Little Acorns Nursery, Chorley
Wow, what a wonderful review. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this for us and also for your fantastic 5-star rating. Both are really appreciated. The whole nursery team will be…read more
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Review from Judith M (Grandmother of Child) published on 31 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter loves it at this nursery she settled in so quickly and is always happy to go. She is only 14 months old and I pick her up most days she is always happy and the staff are lovely.
Would highly recommend
Reply from Patricia and The Little Acorns Nursery Team, Nursery Manager at Little Acorns Nursery, Chorley
Hi Judith, thank you so much for leaving Little Acorns Nursery in Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, such a wonderful review and fantastic 5 star rating. The team are delighted with your feedback and that…read more
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Review from Casey T (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been with Little Acorns for just over 2 years now.
There has been some challenges at times, but I strongly believe that was previous management issues and poorly organized staff. and the new manager (Patricia) is really lovely and the new teams seem to be well settled.
My son is very
happy and loves to attend Little acorns. He's well looked after and some days doesn't even want to leave.
He comes home with paints and tells me all about his day going outside and on trips and playing as a group and there's updates on the parent portal about the activities, he's always smiling.
They do have improvements to do, with communication, educational elements and better food menus but I have seen massive improvements so far and looking forward to seeing the rest.
Thank you Little Acorns
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Review from C Y (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little acorns has been a fantastic nursery for my 2 children, who both have recently left for school and pre-school(same setting). While little acorns did have a difficult few months with change in management(quite a while ago now) I dont feel this ever effected the standard of care given to my children
who were both very happy, well taken care of and very loved within the nursery. They was always interested in different activities the staff had planned for them(some of which I thought were absolutely fantastic and so creative).
The area manager jannette what a fantastic job she has done and continues to do for little acorns! I can not fault the woman or the nursery under her leadership! My oldest is autistic and she was absolutely amazing, helped me in any way I needed her to and still does now even after my children have left. My child would not be where he is now if it wasn't for jannette and little acorns staff and I cant thank them enough! My children both thrived in this setting
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Review from Gemma S (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Please do not make the same mistake we did, my little boy may not remember much of his experience here but I will always regret having chosen this nursery.
During our 2.5 years at Little Acorns, there have been numerous changes in management and an extremely high staff turnover, resulting in poor
practice, unqualified and inexperienced staff brought in to fill gaps, and unqualified staff members forced into management positions. The website promises "award winning childcare", which may have been the case a number of years ago but certainly is not any more. The setting is poorly resourced, often dirty and cluttered, and concerns are completely ignored. Childrens' development is poorly recorded, and they are often sent home soiled and dirty. Please research other reviews, I will not reference other's experiences.
We made the choice to remove our child due to our poor experience, and after 2.5 years he left today to go to a different pre-school. He did not even receive a goodbye card.
Reply from Little Acorns Nursery Team, Chorley, Nursery Manager at Little Acorns Nursery, Chorley
We're sorry to hear you left feeling dissatisfied, especially as these concerns weren't raised with us during your time here. We value open communication and regret not having the chance to discuss…read more
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Review from Ruth C (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
We have had countless poor experiences including things such as; multiple changes in management that have left us as parents extremely concerned; multiple concerns around potential safeguarding issues; extremely poor communication from the area manager including the feeling of being lied to; upsetting
concerns regarding my daughters happiness and wellbeing whilst on site. Specific examples of some of these things include, my daughter being left alone in a room so staff could answer the front door, staff not knowing where my daughter was when parent arrived to collect, my daughter being left without a key worker, my daughter having daily access to an iPad where she watched things such as an animated cartoon tv series, massive increase in accidents, often very poor first aid response, my concern that appropriate comfort not always offered after hurting herself, appropriate information about my daughters allergen not being kept on file. Please also see review on another review platform.
Reply from Little Acorns Nursery Team, Chorley, Nursery Manager at Little Acorns Nursery, Chorley
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry your experience didn't meet expectations, especially as your initial rating was so positive. Safeguarding and children's well being are our top priorities.…read more
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Review from V R (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little acorns nursery is a lovely nursery, our son was quite a shy baby but since being at the nursery he has come along so much the staff are amazing with the children, nothing is too much trouble, we get regular updates throughout the day of how he is, activities he's doing, and he always has so much
fun at nursery, if we ever need to contact the nursery for anything it's never an issue, we are always made to feel welcome, the children are served a variety of home cooked meals which our son always seems to enjoy everyday and offer a very well balanced diet, there are always activities going on in the nursery, as well as trips out in the local area exploring the surroundings of the nursery, the staff are so friendly and management are always there to answer any questions we may have, there is a beautiful outside space that the children are able to enjoy daily whilst at nursery, and the opportunity of lots of different activities each day
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Review from D S (Grandmother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Grandson attends Little Acorns, he really enjoys going in fact he doesn't want to come home. The staff and management are always there to help and support. Everything they do is for the children.
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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.802)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.802) out of 10 for Little Acorns Nursery, Chorley is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 8 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 4.275 for Little Acorns Nursery, Chorley is calculated as follows: ( (84 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (7 Poors x 2) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.275
  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 4.527 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Acorns Nursery, Chorley is based on 8 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 = 3.8
    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 55 number of registered child places is 11. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 11 = 0.727
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Acorns Nursery, Chorley

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Acorns Nursery, Chorley accepts?

Little Acorns Nursery, Chorley accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Acorns Nursery, Chorley Open?

Little Acorns Nursery, Chorley is open: 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.

How many Children does Little Acorns Nursery, Chorley have capacity for?

Little Acorns Nursery, Chorley has capacity for a total of 55 Children.

How far is Little Acorns Nursery, Chorley to the centre of Chorley?

3.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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