# Acorn Childcare Centre

Acorn Childcare Centre is a full-day nursery at MALCOLM SARGENT PRIMARY SCHOOL, Empingham Road, Stamford, PE9 2SR, in Stamford St John's, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 92 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-childcare-centre-ey466379  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: MALCOLM SARGENT PRIMARY SCHOOL, Empingham Road, Stamford, PE9 2SR
- Registered places: 92
- Phone: 01780 766493
- Website: https://www.acornchildcarecentre.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY466379

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466379

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2013 (Reference EY466379). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466379)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466379)
- Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466379)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/568407)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: MALCOLM SARGENT PRIMARY SCHOOL, Empingham Road, Stamford, PE9 2SR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.654644,-0.506140

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lincolnshire there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Sargent Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Meadows View School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Stamford St Gilberts Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Bluecoat School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Stamford Junior School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Great Casterton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St George's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ark Foundry Road Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-foundry-road-nursery-school-2850797) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Little Lane Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-lane-nursery-limited-ey492770) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Small Wonders Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-nursery-2718159) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Children's Garden Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-childrens-garden-day-nursery-ey459975) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Mulberry Bush Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-nursery-2539359) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Casterton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/casterton-nursery-260840) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorn Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acorn Childcare Centre Good at its inspection on 22 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acorn Childcare Centre take?

Acorn Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Acorn Childcare Centre?

Stamford is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Acorn Childcare Centre?

You can call 01780 766493 and visit www.acornchildcarecentre.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466379)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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