# Acorns Pre School Limited

Acorns Pre School Limited is a sessional pre-school at Church Road, Great Yeldham, Halstead, CO9 4PT, in Great Yeldham, Essex. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-pre-school-limited-508710  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Church Road, Great Yeldham, Halstead, CO9 4PT
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 01787 237684
- Website: https://www.acornspreschoolgreatyeldham.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 508710

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 July 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/16/508710

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1998 (Reference 508710). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508710)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508710)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508710)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 April 2017). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/300980)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church Road, Great Yeldham, Halstead, CO9 4PT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.018842,0.560693

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Essex 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Ridgewell Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [LITTLE CHESTNUTS PRE-SCHOOL](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chestnuts-pre-school-2685225) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Woodland Tribe @Ridgewell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-woodland-tribe-ridgewell-2638893) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Castle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-nursery-ey451282) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [St. Peter's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-nursery-ey493461) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Little Woodland Tribe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-woodland-tribe-2544736) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Clare Bears Community Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clare-bears-community-pre-school-limited-ey554130) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorns Pre School Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acorns Pre School Limited Good at its inspection on 9 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acorns Pre School Limited take?

Acorns Pre School Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Acorns Pre School Limited?

You can call 01787 237684 and visit www.acornspreschoolgreatyeldham.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508710)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acorns+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJPdWNQuL32EcRvlOx2-YYaY4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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