# Acorn Childcare Nursery

Acorn Childcare Nursery is a full-day nursery at Off Greenbank Lane, Hartford, CW8 1JJ, in Greenbank, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 12 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Acorn Childcare Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-childcare-nursery-ey280796  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Off Greenbank Lane, Hartford, CW8 1JJ
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 01606 77877
- Website: https://www.acorndaycare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Acorn Childcare Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/acorn-childcare-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY280796

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 June 2023, 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/EY280796

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2004 (Reference EY280796). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280796)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280796)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280796)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 31 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/314783)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Off Greenbank Lane, Hartford, CW8 1JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.247872,-2.532800

- Station: Greenbank, 0.3 miles
- Station: Hartford, 1.0 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Weaver Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Moss Farm Leisure Complex, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- 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 Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 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

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmy Hall School |  | 5–18 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| The Grange School |  | 4–19 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Kingsmead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hartford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2021) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Wilfrid's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-wilfrids-pre-school-305335) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Paint Pots Old School House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-old-school-house-day-nursery-ey333013) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sir Leslie Martin Nursery Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sir-leslie-martin-nursery-ltd-2816750) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Beagle Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beagle-preschool-ey452147) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Barton Day Nurseries Northwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barton-day-nurseries-northwich-ey457601) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-northwich-305146) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Acorn Childcare Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Acorn Childcare Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### Who runs Acorn Childcare Nursery?

Acorn Childcare Nursery is run by Acorn Childcare Nursery Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

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

Greenbank is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Acorn Childcare Nursery?

You can call 01606 77877 and visit www.acorndaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280796)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acorn+Childcare+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ17510Wz5ekgR13UIY3RlE-Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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