Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school

60 Oakleigh Grove, Woodland Development, Rochester ME3 8GY
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  • Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school, Rochester
Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School is situated on the new Woodlands Development in Cliffe Woods and opened in December 2022.

The brand new nursery is made up of 4 rooms which have been specially designed to suit different ages and stages of development.

Designed for the youngest children, the Baby Room provides a nurturing and caring environment for babies. The team work with parents and families, following the routines you have set up at home to keep babies happy and content.

The Toddler/ Nursery Room offers a stimulating environment in which the team introduce children to a range of activities and resources, to promote their learning and development. Purposefully laid out, children have access to low level resources, ensuring they can independently explore and make active choices throughout the day.

In the Pre-School room, the team focus on promoting learning through real life experiences and ensure each child is engaged and stimulated, developing their own interests. Following the Early Years Foundation State Curriculum, children learn practical skills such as putting on their own coat and using the toilet independently. There is also a a self service system at all meal times to promote gross motor skills. Along with the Nursery Room, this space offers direct access to the garden, which has a variety of natural wildlife, encouraging children develop a love for the natural world.

The friendly team are committed to giving each child the best start in life, and believe in making every opportunity a learning opportunity whilst also ensuring each day is filled with fun and creating happy memories.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Hayleigh Fry (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day 8am-6pm £110.00

  • Tax free childcare accepted
    9 month old funding, 2 year old funding and 30 hours 3 years old funding accepted

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • On Site Parking

Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school Reviews (8)

9.4

Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.352) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school has 8 reviews.

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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As first-time parents, we were nervous about choosing a nursery, but this one quickly put us at ease. The staff are warm, caring, and incredibly supportive, creating a safe and nurturing environment where our little one settled in beautifully.


Our child also has a special health need, and the team

have been absolutely amazing in managing it. They handle everything with professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail, which gives us complete peace of mind.


The daily updates and photos are a highlight-they help us feel connected and reassured throughout the day. It's clear the children are engaged, happy, and encouraged to explore through thoughtful, age-appropriate activities.


We couldn't be happier. This nursery has become a wonderful part of our routine, and we highly recommend it to any first-time parents.

Reply from Daisy Gibbs, Nursery Manager at Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school
We have loved having her at the nursery, she brightens up on our day having her here with us :) Thank you so much for your kind words!
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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but great things to say about both the nursery and staff working there.
When our son started he was a tough one to settle in but the girls in Baby room were so lovely and caring and he is now an outgoing cheeky character in there. We have seen such a big improvement in his confidence
and social skills.
The nursery are always putting on a range of activities to support our sons learning and development.
Not only have they been amazing with our son they have also been very supportive to us too, as first time parents we were apprehensive to leave him but they make sure to keep you updated throughout the day to help reassure you.
Reply from Natalie Duff, Nursery Deputy Manager at Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school
Thank you so much! We have loved having your little one with us and love seeing his journey with us.
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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have always found the staff to be very helpful and informative. They are always on hand to answer any questions no matter how silly, big or small.
Great handovers when dropping off and picking up my child. Only took a few times for him to love it and build relationships with staff. Great experience
for a first time mum.
Reply from Hayleigh Fry, Nursery Manager at Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school
Thank you for a lovely review, we love having your little one here at Little Acres :)
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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As parents and especially first-time parents we were anxious about choosing a preschool for our son. From the first visit around, to see the warm welcoming, clean, inviting space he would have to learn in. We felt reassured.
We had some difficulties at first with him adapting to Pre-school and we
cannot thank Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school staff enough for how they approached this. They supported him, and us in a sensitive way. They were modern thinking, well informed and reassured us with their knowledge of support and ways they could help him. He has benefited from attending pre-school and loves to go, often telling me how much he loves his teachers.
The forest school has been amazing and Emma's approach to learning is fantastic.
Little Acres provided a fantastic environment to learn in all areas, in a safe and supportive way.
We truly cannot thank you enough.
Reply from Hayleigh Fry, Nursery Manager at Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we love having your little one here.
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Review from Jess D (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school Everyone is so lovely and caring, I never feel sad leaving my baby with them as I know she is in such good hands! Two members of staff, in particular, are amazing, we couldn't have wished for better people to look after our daughter and will
miss them once she goes up to the toddler room. But I am also excited to meet other team members and build a bond with the people who look after our daughter.
Reply from Hayleigh Fry, Nursery Manager at Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school
Thank you for a lovely review, we love having your little one here. We can't wait to help support and further her development over her time in the other rooms.
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Review from Mercedes H (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one started Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school in January 2023, since starting, he has thrived, and my husband and I could not be happier with the care he receives whilst in this setting. The staff are always so helpful and are always available should we ever have any concerns. Since
being in the pre-school room, he has formed special bonds with the staff and is a lot more confident with his numbers, colours, letters and general knowledge it is a joy to see.
Reply from Hayleigh Fry, Nursery Manager at Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school
Thank you for your kind review. We love having your little one here at Little Acres. We look forward to continuing to support his development during his time in pre-school. Kind regards.
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Review from H N (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school has been amazing for my little one. He has grown in confidence, and you can tell he has the best time whilst there. I want to give a special mention to two members of staff who are truly excellent. They are so attentive and welcoming and really make my little
one feel safe and at home. They also make sure that I am always updated regarding my little one's development and activities, which gives me piece of mind whilst I am working. I could not recommend this nursery enough.
Reply from Hayleigh Fry, Nursery Manager at Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school
Thank you so much for your kind review. We enjoy having your little one here at Little Acres.
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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Acres is the home-from-home setting my little one needs when I return to work following maternity.
The staff have an amazing relationship with the children and have made the transition for me and my little one so easy. I would 100% recommend.
Reply from Hayleigh Fry, Nursery Manager at Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school
Thank you for your review, we love having little one here.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.352)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.352) out of 10 for Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school 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 8 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 4.885 for Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (85 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.885
  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 4.467 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school 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 60 number of registered child places is 12. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.667
  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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Hayleigh Fry

Job Title: Nursery Manager / Designated Safeguarding lead Joined: 2018

Hayleigh has 11 years of experience working with children, is Level 3 Qualified and is working towards Level 5 in leadership.


I am committed to providing the highest standard of care for children. At Little Acres, we strive to provide your children with endless opportunities for play and learning. We like to work closely with our parents and other agencies to ensure the very best for the children. We work hard to promote a positive work environment for our staff team and provide them with essential training and CPD to ensure that the care and learning we provide are consistent and that we as a team grow and move from strength to strength.

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school accepts?

Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school Open?

Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school have capacity for?

Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-school to the centre of Rochester?

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

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