# Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd is a full-day nursery at Kingston Rugby Club, King Edward Sports Ground, Hook Road, Chessington, KT9 1PL, in Hook, Kingston upon Thames. It is registered for 100 children and takes children aged up to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £83 to £99.50 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 15 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-to-oak-nursery-and-preschool-ltd-2642766 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Kingston Rugby Club, King Edward Sports Ground, Hook Road, Chessington, KT9 1PL - Ages: up to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 100 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: yes - Phone: 07746 118040 - Website: http://www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2642766 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 June 2025, 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/16/2642766 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2642766). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2642766) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2642766) - Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2642766) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1498541) ## Fees | Age | Full day | Half day | |---|---|---| | Under 2s | £99.50 (£9.48 an hour) | £59 | | 2-year-olds | £94 (£8.95 an hour) | £55.50 | | 3 and over | £88.50 (£8.43 an hour) | £53.50 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Charge on funded hours: £30 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £28 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £26 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £24 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £22 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £20 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £18 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £15 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £12 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £10 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £60 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £56 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £52 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £48 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £44 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £40 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £36 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £30 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £24 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £20 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £75 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £70 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £65 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £60 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £55 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £50 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £45 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £37.50 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £30 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £25 (per week) - Registration fee: £100 Source: nursery website (https://www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk/_files/ugd/b2faab_02ff5d8775aa4cbf8119f3690629f345.pdf), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00 - Ages: up to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year - Sessions: full day and half day ## Getting there Address: Kingston Rugby Club, King Edward Sports Ground, Hook Road, Chessington, KT9 1PL Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.372382,-0.307425 - Station: Chessington North, 0.6 miles - 5 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Hook Leisure Gardens, under 0.1 miles - Park: Woodgate Avenue Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Kingston upon Thames 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 - Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses forest school, a play-based EYFS curriculum and a nature-based approach. Its website also names SEND support and activities including children's yoga, sports coaching, dance and movement, and cooking activities. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk/2026-government-funding) - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk/new-learning) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk/) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk/clubsactivities) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk/_files/ugd/b2faab_02ff5d8775aa4cbf8119f3690629f345.pdf) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden and offers daily outdoor play. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk/new-learning) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk/copy-of-new-learning) ### Care and routines - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk/2026-government-funding) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk/2026-government-funding) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk/2026-government-funding) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk/2026-government-funding) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk/_files/ugd/b2faab_02ff5d8775aa4cbf8119f3690629f345.pdf) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk/new-learning) ### Safety Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated safeguarding effective. ### Extras and activities - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk/clubsactivities) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk/clubsactivities) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk/_files/ugd/b2faab_02ff5d8775aa4cbf8119f3690629f345.pdf) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk/clubsactivities) ### Getting a place Its website says families should book a parent tour, then pay a non-refundable £100 registration fee once offered a place to secure it. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2022) | | 0.2 miles | | Shrewsbury House School | | 4–14 | | | 0.6 miles | | Castle Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Lovelace Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Tolworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) | | 0.9 miles | | Tolworth Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles | | St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | | 1.0 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Hook Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hook-pre-school-131787) | Good | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Advantage Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/advantage-day-nursery-ey262274) | Outstanding | | | 0.6 miles | | [Toad Hall Nursery Chessington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-chessington-ey274840) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles | | [Castle Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-tots-ey548402) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Playmates Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-nursery-ey278594) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Playtime Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtime-day-nursery-2878042) | | £71.50 | 07:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd cost? Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd publishes these fees: full day £99.50 for under 2s, full day £94.50 for under 2s, half day £59 for under 2s, half day £54.50 for under 2s, half day £72 for under 2s, half day £53.50 for under 2s, half day £49 for under 2s, half day £66.50 for under 2s, full day £94 for 2-year-olds, full day £89 for 2-year-olds, half day £55.50 for 2-year-olds, half day £51 for 2-year-olds, half day £69 for 2-year-olds, half day £50 for 2-year-olds, half day £45.50 for 2-year-olds, half day £63 for 2-year-olds, full day £88.50 for 3 and over, full day £83 for 3 and over, half day £53.50 for 3 and over, half day £50 for 3 and over, half day £66 for 3 and over, half day £43 for 3 and over and half day £61 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £30 per week on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### Does Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd's opening hours? Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd open all year? Yes, Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd take? Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd takes children aged up to 5 years. ### What is Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd Good at its inspection on 30 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd take? Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd? Yes. Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd lists a registration fee of £100. ### What approach does Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd follow? Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach. ### Does Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd have outdoor space? Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play. ### Does Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd support children with SEND? Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd lists: SEND support. ### What is the nearest station to Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd? Chessington North is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2642766) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.acorntooaknurseryandpreschool.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acorn+to+Oak+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJF6ChA-8LdkgR57u3nTEDCNA) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.