Most parents who use Little Acorns Childcare will say they are more like a family, which sets them apart from bigger nurseries in the area.
They are based within a vibrant multicultural Christian Pentecostal Church, however they are fully inclusive and enjoy celebrating all cultures, backgrounds and ethnicities, which means they welcome every child irrespective of religion, background, language and ability.
The long-standing team of highly qualified and motivated staff work tirelessly...
Most parents who use Little Acorns Childcare will say they are more like a family, which sets them apart from bigger nurseries in the area.
They are based within a vibrant multicultural Christian Pentecostal Church, however they are fully inclusive and enjoy celebrating all cultures, backgrounds and ethnicities, which means they welcome every child irrespective of religion, background, language and ability.
The long-standing team of highly qualified and motivated staff work tirelessly to promote the wellbeing and development of every child in their care, based on individual needs and interests.
Their holistic approach means they support the child and their family by whatever means needed, including their well-used baby bank.
The nursery received the amazing rating of 'Outstanding' from Ofsted in August 2021 and this was given with extremely high praise, with no future recommendations identified by the inspector. The manager and her dedicated team were thrilled that they were able to celebrate just how amazing the nursery is and the acknowledgement from Ofsted was reassuring.
The staff are highly motivated and have a genuine passion for supporting all children to achieve the best outcomes during their early years and this is reflected in the working relationships formed between staff and families.
So, if you are looking for a setting which has a real sense of family, is nurturing and child-led, with an outstanding reputation, Little Acorns is the place to be. Spaces are very limited so get booked in quick to avoid disappointment. The team would love to show you round, so get in touch today!
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Type of Service
Nursery School
Opening Schedule
Open term time
Full days available
Yes
Half day sessions offered
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Owner
Little Acorns Childcare Bury St Edmunds Ltd
Private Owned
Person in charge
Jo Bailey (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
9
Total Places for Children
28
Age Range
from 0 years 9 months
to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
Monday08:30-16:00
Tuesday08:30-16:00
Wednesday08:30-16:00
Thursday08:30-16:00
Friday08:30-16:00
When Closed
School Holidays, Bank Holidays & Training Days
Parking
Ample off road parking available
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Little Acorns Childcare has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.550) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Acorns Childcare has 28 reviews.
Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2022 Submitted via Website•
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Right from the first day we felt at home at Little Acorns Childcare. My little one runs in without so much as a goodbye. I love seeing photos and videos on the app. The staff are all friendly and helpful. My son has additional needs and they have made so much effort with him from the second we...
Right from the first day we felt at home at Little Acorns Childcare. My little one runs in without so much as a goodbye. I love seeing photos and videos on the app. The staff are all friendly and helpful. My son has additional needs and they have made so much effort with him from the second we started. Highly recommend.
↩Reply from Katrina Rose, Administrator at Little Acorns Childcare
Thank you for such kind words. We are incredibly proud that we have been able to play such a big part in your little man's early years. He is an absolute star!
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Review from Cherish M (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2022 Submitted via Website•
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From 2021 to the present we’ve had nothing but a great experience with Little Acorns Childcare. All the staff are amazing, they genuinely care about every single child and this is reflected by how happy every child is. The nursery goes above and beyond to be child and family centred they even put...
From 2021 to the present we’ve had nothing but a great experience with Little Acorns Childcare. All the staff are amazing, they genuinely care about every single child and this is reflected by how happy every child is. The nursery goes above and beyond to be child and family centred they even put on family events for the family at the weekend! I couldn’t recommend the nursery enough to anybody that is looking for a caring and well led nursery that you can be confident in sending your child to. I’m genuinely sad that our time at Little Acorns Childcare is coming to an end.
↩Reply from Katrina Rose, Administrator at Little Acorns Childcare
Thank you so much for such kind words. We pride ourselves on our sense of family and have loved having you guys with us. Wishing little miss all the very best for her new adventure at big school.
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Review from B P (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2022 Submitted via Website•
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Little Acorns Childcare is fantastic, my daughter has always enjoyed attending from day one and loves all of the staff. The variety of activities on offer are great and the communication via the app is just what a parent needs to ensure they are not missing out on their child’s development.
I...
Little Acorns Childcare is fantastic, my daughter has always enjoyed attending from day one and loves all of the staff. The variety of activities on offer are great and the communication via the app is just what a parent needs to ensure they are not missing out on their child’s development.
I would definitely recommend Little Acorns!
↩Reply from Katrina Rose, Administrator at Little Acorns Childcare
Thank you for such a lovely review. It has been an absolute pleasure to be a part of your daughter's early years. We will all miss her when she goes to big school.
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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2022 Submitted via Website•
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So happy that I chose little Acorns Childcare for my son. The staff are all so lovely and my son has progressed so much since he’s been attending this nursery. He was diagnosed on the autistic spectrum last year and they go above and beyond to make sure that they are giving him the support that he...
So happy that I chose little Acorns Childcare for my son. The staff are all so lovely and my son has progressed so much since he’s been attending this nursery. He was diagnosed on the autistic spectrum last year and they go above and beyond to make sure that they are giving him the support that he needs they have always been good at communicating with me and health professionals to ensure that we are all doing to the same thing to benefit my son. I would 100% recommend it.
↩Reply from Katrina Rose, Administrator at Little Acorns Childcare
Thank you so much for such wonderful comments about our nursery. We strive to offer the best care and education to children and to receive such praise fills us with joy!
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Review from Ocean W (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2021 Submitted via Website•
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My daughter has been coming here for a year now and she absolutely loves it. The staff are absolutely amazing and I cannot fault any of them. Amazing group of people and an all round lovely nursery.
Unfortunately, my daughter is now leaving there to go to a more convenient nursery that's...
My daughter has been coming here for a year now and she absolutely loves it. The staff are absolutely amazing and I cannot fault any of them. Amazing group of people and an all round lovely nursery.
Unfortunately, my daughter is now leaving there to go to a more convenient nursery that's ajoined to the school she will attend in a year and a half's time which I have other children at.
I am pregnant with baby number 4 and I will 100% be letting this beautiful 'family' look after this baby too.
We will miss you so much! Thank you for everything you have done for us both, we cannot be more grateful.
Happy Christmas and we will come see you in the new year to say an official goodbye.
↩Reply from Katrina Rose, Administrator at Little Acorns Childcare
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We would like to wish your little girl lots of luck in her new setting and we look forward to welcoming another Little Acorn in the future.
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Review from Stuart S (Father of Child) published on 8 November 2021 Submitted via Website•
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My son has attended little acorns for two years and then my daughter started recently. It was a struggle for my son to want to go but with the amazing staff and perseverance and support they gave he is now happily settled and my daughter surprised us all by connecting straight away. They both...
My son has attended little acorns for two years and then my daughter started recently. It was a struggle for my son to want to go but with the amazing staff and perseverance and support they gave he is now happily settled and my daughter surprised us all by connecting straight away. They both really love going and have strong connections with all the staff and always come home very happy and occasionally messy from all the activities at their disposal. It’s a very warm and friendly place for your little ones. Highly recommended. Thanks ladies for all your hard work and support 5*
↩Reply from Katrina Rose, Manager at Little Acorns Childcare
Thank you for such a lovely review of our childcare. The team work incredibly hard to help settle the children and this really showed the day your little one walked in happily waving goodbye, that is a day we won't forget! Being able to work with the parents is essential and I am very proud of our parent partnership which helps the children to settle and get the very best from our provision.
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Review from Jo B (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2021 Submitted via Website•
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Both my little girls have attended over the years and absolutely thrived! The bonds they built with the staff were amazing, and all staff really took the time to get to know them and build up their confidence. Both my girls were shy when they started but left confident, independent and thrived on...
Both my little girls have attended over the years and absolutely thrived! The bonds they built with the staff were amazing, and all staff really took the time to get to know them and build up their confidence. Both my girls were shy when they started but left confident, independent and thrived on learning new things! I love the learning through play approach and how although, they are following the interests of the children, they are being taught so much knowledge, language and new skills every single day! I would recommend Little Acorns Childcare to anyone, they really treat all the children and families like they are part of the Little Acorns family.
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Review from Katie P (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2021 Submitted via Website•
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Amazing nursery. The manager is kind and encouraging and goes over and above for both the children and their parents. It's a really bright colourful setting with lots of brilliant activities. Highly recommend this nursery.
Amazing nursery. The manager is kind and encouraging and goes over and above for both the children and their parents. It's a really bright colourful setting with lots of brilliant activities. Highly recommend this nursery.
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Meet the Team (13)
Joanne (JoJo) BaileyJob Title ManagerJoined 2008
Jo is our manager and safeguarding lead. She is highly motivated about providing a setting which is a home-from-home feel, where all staff and...
Jo is our manager and safeguarding lead. She is highly motivated about providing a setting which is a home-from-home feel, where all staff and children are valued, respected and passionate about learning and teaching.
As a manager, Jo is always reflecting on what is working well and loves to spend time in the room with all the children, as well as get to know all the lovely families.
Emma ForemanJob Title Deputy Manager and SENCOJoined 2012
Emma started way back when as a lunch assistant and has worked her way up to deputy manager through her hard work and total dedication to children's...
Emma started way back when as a lunch assistant and has worked her way up to deputy manager through her hard work and total dedication to children's early years education.
She is our designated SENCO with a wealth of knowledge in supporting children with their individual needs.
Rachel KenealyJob Title Room Leader and Deputy SENCO and deputy SafeguardingJoined 2017
Rachel is our preschool room leader and deputy SENCO to Emma. Rachel loves to encourage the children to use their imaginations through a variety of...
Rachel is our preschool room leader and deputy SENCO to Emma. Rachel loves to encourage the children to use their imaginations through a variety of fun activities including den-making and obstacle courses.
Rachel can often be found running around with the children outside and encouraging fun games such as 'What the time Mr Wolf?' and having fun with our colourful parachute.
Susan EdwardsJob Title Child Care PractitionerJoined 2008
Sue has extensive knowledge in supporting children with additional needs.
She has been with us for many years and loves exploring the garden and...
Sue has extensive knowledge in supporting children with additional needs.
She has been with us for many years and loves exploring the garden and construction areas with the children. You will often find Sue with a toolbox nearby fixing or constructing something exciting with the children, or planting and observing the wonderful wildlife in our lovely free-flow garden.
Louise ScopesJob Title Child Care PractitionerJoined 2023
Louise is level 3 qualified and works in our baby bunnies room.
She loves to play in the garden with the children, building sand castles, as well as cuddling up and reading a lovely story.
Becky BatesJob Title Child Care PractitionerJoined 2023
Becky covers lunches with the children and loves to have lots of fun and be silly. Becky loves to provide lots of activities, for the children to explore and have fun with.
Dawn ClarkeJob Title Level 2 ApprenticeJoined 2022
Dawn is currently studying her level 2 apprenticeship in childcare and spends her time between the two age groups.
Dawn's favourite thing to do with...
Dawn is currently studying her level 2 apprenticeship in childcare and spends her time between the two age groups.
Dawn's favourite thing to do with the children is to join in with all kinds of messy play, and put on funny voices and read stories together with the children.
Caitlin BartramJob Title Child Care PractionerJoined 2025
Caitlin is currently covering maternity leave while completing her Level 3 childcare apprenticeship with us. As a mum of two, she brings warmth,...
Caitlin is currently covering maternity leave while completing her Level 3 childcare apprenticeship with us. As a mum of two, she brings warmth, creativity, and hands-on experience to her role. Caitlin loves getting creative with the children, especially through fun and engaging craft activities. She works across both the Squirrels and Hedgehogs rooms, supporting the children’s development with energy and enthusiasm.
Millie StoneJob Title Early Years EducatorJoined 2024
Millie has been part of Little Acorns for a long time, and during that time, we’ve loved watching her confidence grow and shine. She has a natural...
Millie has been part of Little Acorns for a long time, and during that time, we’ve loved watching her confidence grow and shine. She has a natural gift for building strong bonds with the children and creating a warm, fun environment for them.
Whether she’s reading an engaging story or running around outside with endless energy, Millie is always at the heart of the fun. We’re so lucky to have her on our team!
Catherine BrinkleyJob Title Early Years Educator Level 3 apprenticeJoined 2025
We’re so excited to welcome Catherine as our new Early Years Educator Apprentice here at Little Acorns! She is currently studying towards her Level 3...
We’re so excited to welcome Catherine as our new Early Years Educator Apprentice here at Little Acorns! She is currently studying towards her Level 3 qualification and brings with her a big passion for working with children.
Catherine’s soft, approachable, and friendly manner makes her a wonderful addition to our nursery team, and we know the children (and families!) will love getting to know her.
Nikki BridgesJob Title Early Years EducatorJoined 2025
We are so excited to have Nikki back at Little Acorns after a few years away! She brings with her amazing creativity and the most infectious laugh, which always brightens up the nursery. ??
We couldn’t be happier to have her back on the team!
Megan ForemanJob Title Early Years educatorJoined 2025
Megan is such a kind and gentle member of our Little Acorns team. She has experience working with all age groups and currently spends her time...
Megan is such a kind and gentle member of our Little Acorns team. She has experience working with all age groups and currently spends her time between our Bunnies and Hedgehogs rooms. ??
Her calm and caring approach will help the children feel safe, happy, and supported every day. We’re so lucky to have her!
Rebecca StrawsonJob Title Level 3 apprenticeJoined 2024
Bex is a dedicated member of our Baby Bunnies team, bringing creativity and joy to every moment with our under-2s. Her gentle, imaginative approach...
Bex is a dedicated member of our Baby Bunnies team, bringing creativity and joy to every moment with our under-2s. Her gentle, imaginative approach helps little ones explore and thrive, and she forms the most beautiful bonds with each child in her care. Always ready with a comforting cuddle or a reassuring smile, she makes every day feel safe, nurturing, and filled with love.
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