Thank you for visiting our website.  We hope you will get an overview of what Little Acorns can offer but the best way to find out about us is to come and visit!   We have more information in our prospectus so contact us if you would like one.

Little Acorns was established over 30 years ago.  We are a non-profit making, registered charity (no. 1042191) and are registered with Ofsted for 26 children per session.  Our last Ofsted inspection was in January 2007.  At this inspection, Little Acorns was judged outstanding for its nursery education and good on its standard of care. We always aim to have a staff : child ratio of at least 1:5 during all sessions. The preschool works closely with the Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership (SureStart) from which we receive advice, training and support.  We currently have a team of 6 staff and hold sessions at Ifold in West Sussex.  Children attend Little Acorns from Ifold and the surrounding villages of Plaistow, Loxwood, Kirdford, Dunsfold, Wisborough Green, Alfold, Durfold Wood, Shillinglee and Billingshurst.

Little Acorns is registered with West Sussex County Council to provide full time day care  and we are currently undertaking the West Sussex Quality Assurance Scheme.  Little Acorns are very flexible in their policy of inclusion.  For example, a child recently started with us who has a number of allergies and we now operate a totally 'nut free' zone.

We follow the Foundation Stage curriculum and believe very strongly that children of preschool age learn through well planned and structured play activities.

Our mains aims are to:

- Enhance the early skills and education of children aged 2½ to 5 years in a parent involved, community basd group.

- Provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment

- Work within a framework ensuring equal opportunities for all children and families.

We offer your child:     

- A well-planned play-based curriculum, working towards the achievement of the early learning goals in the Foundation Stage.

- Individual Developmental Records for the Foundation Stage of Learning, based on ongoing assessment and observations.

- Special care and attention made possible by the high ratio of trained staff to children

- Fun and friendship with children and other adults    

Our mission statement

We want children to feel safe and happy in the absence of their parents, to recognize other adults as a source of respect, help and friendship and to be able to share with their parents, the new learning experiences they have enjoyed at Little Acorns.