# Acorn Family Centre

Acorn Family Centre is a full-day nursery at Askham Grange Prison, Main Street, Askham Richard, YORK, YO23 3FT, in Askham Richard, York. It is registered for 11 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Action For Children Developments Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-family-centre-2686238  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Askham Grange Prison, Main Street, Askham Richard, YORK, YO23 3FT
- Registered places: 11
- Run by: [Action For Children Developments Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/action-for-children-developments-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2686238

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 September 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/16/2686238

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2022 (Reference 2686238). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686238)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686238)
- Registered places: 11 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686238)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 January 2020). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/244826)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Askham Grange Prison, Main Street, Askham Richard, YORK, YO23 3FT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.925935,-1.184099

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In York there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Askham Bryan Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/askham-bryan-childcare-centre-2571654) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Panda Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/panda-preschool-playgroup-2891945) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Copmanthorpe Childcare Centre Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/copmanthorpe-childcare-centre-ltd-2604723) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Acomb](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-acomb-2834038) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Cheeky Monkeys](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-321493) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [West Thorpe Pre School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-thorpe-pre-school-playgroup-321625) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Acorn Family Centre Good at its inspection on 17 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Acorn Family Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 11 children at any one time.

### Who runs Acorn Family Centre?

Acorn Family Centre is run by Action For Children Developments Limited, which runs 22 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686238)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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