# Children 1st @ Acorns

Children 1st @ Acorns is a full-day nursery at Draycott Road, Upper Tean, Stoke on Trent, ST10 4JJ, in Upper Tean, Staffordshire. It is registered for 122 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Breedon House Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-acorns-ey440074  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Draycott Road, Upper Tean, Stoke on Trent, ST10 4JJ
- Registered places: 122
- Phone: 01538 723366
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/children-1st-acorns-nursery-school
- Run by: [Breedon House Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/breedon-house-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY440074

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 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/EY440074

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2011 (Reference EY440074). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440074)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440074)
- Registered places: 122 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440074)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Draycott Road, Upper Tean, Stoke on Trent, ST10 4JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.955349,-2.008918

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Great Wood Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St. Thomas's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-thomass-day-nursery-ey554722) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Cedar Tree Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cedar-tree-pre-school-2604570) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Pathways Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pathways-childcare-218468) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Cheadle Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheadle-kindergarten-ey553657) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Cheadle Stoke](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-cheadle-stoke-2671181) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Forsbrook Nursery & Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forsbrook-nursery-and-childcare-ey467865) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Children 1st @ Acorns's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Children 1st @ Acorns Good at its inspection on 25 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Children 1st @ Acorns take?

Children 1st @ Acorns is registered with Ofsted for up to 122 children at any one time.

### Who runs Children 1st @ Acorns?

Children 1st @ Acorns is run by Breedon House Nurseries Limited, which runs 23 nurseries.

### How do I contact Children 1st @ Acorns?

You can call 01538 723366 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440074)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Children+1st+Acorns+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJMxDGILIUekgRBugQQ6ewA8U)
- 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.