Our Services
High-Quality Childcare & Learning in a Nurturing Environment
At Little Acorns, we provide more than just childcare—we offer a warm, engaging, and structured environment where children can learn, grow, and build lasting relationships.
Our approach ensures a balance of play-based learning, structured routines, and individual support to help every child thrive.
Whether it’s a baby’s first steps into a social environment, a toddler’s early discoveries, or a preschooler’s readiness for school, our tailored programs meet the developmental needs of each age group.
Daily Routine - a typical day at Little Acorns
A structured daily routine helps children feel secure, develop independence, and engage in meaningful learning experiences. Our schedule balances play, exploration, social interaction, and rest, ensuring children get the best mix of learning and fun. Our schedule balances play, exploration, social interaction, and rest, ensuring children get the best mix of learning and fun.
🕗 Morning:
Arrival & Settling In: A warm welcome, breakfast, and free play
Morning Circle: Songs, storytelling, and group activities to start the day
Snack Time: A nutritious mid-morning snack
Outdoor Play: Exploration in nature, gross motor skill development
Lunch: Fresh, balanced meals enjoyed in a social setting
😴 Rest Time:
A quiet period where younger children nap and older ones engage in calm activities
🌞 Afternoon:
Outdoor Play & Structured Indoor Activities: Children explore freely or participate in guided play sessions
Afternoon Tea: A light and healthy snack to recharge
Creative & Learning Activities: Play-based learning, arts & crafts, music, and movement sessions
Outdoor Play: Exploration in nature, gross motor skill development
Storytime & Reflection: A gentle wind-down before home time
🏡 Home Time:
Pick-up and connection with parents about the day’s activities
Settling-In Policy
Starting nursery is a big step, and we ensure a smooth transition by gradually introducing children to their new environment.
Gradual Introduction: Children become familiar with their surroundings, key workers, and routine at their own pace.
Settling Days: We offer an initial settling-in plan tailored to each child’s needs.
Extended Settling-In Support: If a child needs more time, we adjust our approach to provide extra reassurance.
Nutritious Meals & Healthy Eating
We believe that healthy eating plays a crucial role in a child's development. Our meals and snacks are carefully planned to be nutritious, balanced, and appealing to young children.
🍽️ Fresh, wholesome meals prepared daily in our nursery kitchen
🥦 Seasonal ingredients with a focus on variety and nutrition
🥛 Dietary needs and allergies accommodated
Mealtimes are not only about nutrition but also about fostering independence, social skills, and good eating habits. Children are encouraged to participate in serving themselves and trying new foods in a relaxed setting.
Extra Curriculum Activities - Enriching Learning Beyond the Classroom
At Little Acorns, we believe in providing children with experiences that go beyond traditional learning. Our extra curriculum activities are designed to encourage creativity, build confidence, and support key developmental milestones. These engaging sessions allow children to explore new interests, develop essential skills, and gain exposure to different areas of learning in a fun and interactive way.
We support children’s development with additional weekly activities designed to enrich learning and encourage creativity:
🎭 Dance, Drama & Music classes – Encouraging self-expression and confidence through movement, storytelling, role play and rhythm. Children participate in guided drama sessions where they explore different emotions, learn to express themselves through movement, and develop coordination through fun dance activities.
🔠 Phonics & Early Literacy – Helping children develop essential language and communication skills through interactive phonics games, storytelling, and sound recognition exercises. These activities support early reading skills and encourage a love for books and storytelling.
⚽ Multi-Sports & Outdoor Fun – Promoting physical activity, coordination, and teamwork through structured sports sessions. Children engage in a variety of activities such as ball games, obstacle courses, and group challenges, helping them build confidence in movement while developing important social and cooperative skills.
Parent Partnerships & Communication
We value the strong relationships we build with families and believe that communication between parents and educators is key to a child’s success. We provide multiple ways for parents to stay informed and involved:
📱 WhatsApp & Famly App – Real-time updates, photos, and communication
📩 Monthly Newsletters – Insights into activities, events, and nursery updates
👨👩👧 Parent Meetings & Feedback Sessions – One-on-one discussions to track progress and development
🎉 Family Events – Seasonal celebrations, workshops, and parent-child activities
Special Events Throughout The Year
Beyond the daily routine, we create memorable experiences for children and families:
🔹 3 Inset Days – Staff training and development days (nursery closed)
🔹 2 Parent Meetings – One-on-one progress discussions
🎓 Graduation Party – Celebrating our older children as they move on to school
🚌 Nursery Trip – A fun and educational day out
🏅 Sports Day – Encouraging physical activity and teamwork
Trips to the library, police station, park, local soft-plays, fire-brigade, local farm and so much more…
Flexible Childcare Options & Fees
We understand that every family has unique childcare needs, which is why we offer flexible options to accommodate different schedules. Whether full-time or part-time, our nursery operates 51 weeks per year, ensuring consistent and high-quality care for your child.
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✔️ Regular supervisions and support for our staff to maintain high standards
✔️ Open communication & teamwork to ensure consistency in practice
✔️ Key Person System – Every child forms a strong bond with a dedicated member of staff, providing emotional security and personalized attention
✔️ All staff are fully qualified and trained in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, safeguarding, and first aid -
💰 Calculated on a 51-week basis, divided into 12 equal monthly payments
💰 Full monthly fees apply, including absences due to illness, holidays, or nursery closures
💰 Payment is due on the 1st day of each month in advance
💰 A 10% penalty charge applies to payments received after the 7th of the month
💰 If fees remain unpaid for more than 2 weeks, we reserve the right to offer the place to another child -
✔️ A £300 deposit is required to secure an offered nursery space
✔️ £200 of the deposit will be refunded at the end of your child’s time at the nursery, provided all outstanding fees are settled
✔️ One month’s written notice is required to terminate your child’s place -
✔️ Direct Debit – Secure and automatic monthly payments
✔️ Childcare Vouchers – We accept vouchers from employer schemes
✔️ Tax-Free Childcare – Eligible families can receive government support
✔️ Funded Places – We offer government-funded nursery places for eligible children
Through Parents’ Eyes
Etta’s mum
Little acorns is like home. Personalised learning is key and family is at the heart. I’ve had 2 children over 6 years at the nursery and they both have blossomed and learnt how to be themselves with support and care.
The nursery has knows how to excite and keep the children entertained there are dance, yoga, fashion shows, theatre trips and chickens. The children know one another and sometimes my kids ask if they can go there at the weekends. It speaks for itself, a place to develop, grown and thrive. The staff are alright too 😂
Alistair’s mum
We’re delighted that we chose Little Acorns for our son Alistair. He’s come on leaps and bounds under their care, has developed strong bonds with their staff team, and is always excited to tell us about his lovely day. We would highly recommend the setting to other parents and know it has been the best start for our child
Oran’s mum
Little Acorns feels like discovering a village nursery in the heart of South East London. When you join, you become part of a community, and the staff care for the children as if they were their own. We feel very lucky to have found such a special place.
Arabella & Oscar’s mum
We’ve had both of our children at Little Acorns and have loved every moment. The nursery has such a warm, family feel, and the staff consistently go above and beyond to create a nurturing, supportive environment. They’ve played a huge part in helping them develop and thrive.
Events like the school disco, summer beach trip, and fireworks night add an extra layer of magic – it truly is a special place.