# Felsted Little Acorns

Felsted Little Acorns is a full-day nursery at Felsted Primary School, Braintree Road, Felsted, DUNMOW, CM6 3EB, in Bannister Green, Essex. It is registered for 30 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/felsted-little-acorns-404877  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Felsted Primary School, Braintree Road, Felsted, DUNMOW, CM6 3EB
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 404877

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 24 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 24 March 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 30 April 2025: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/404877

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2001 (Reference 404877). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/404877)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 24 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/404877)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/404877)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Felsted Primary School, Braintree Road, Felsted, DUNMOW, CM6 3EB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.862275,0.452367

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felsted Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Felsted School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Flitch Green Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Whipper-snappers Daycare Nursery and Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whipper-snappers-daycare-nursery-and-kids-club-402288) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Flitch Green Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flitch-green-pre-school-ey396577) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Stebbing Green Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stebbing-green-day-nursery-ey554348) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Maynard Montessori - Stebbing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maynard-montessori-stebbing-ey337575) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [NGCA Ducklings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ngca-ducklings-pre-school-203565) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Braintree Great Notley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-braintree-great-notley-203710) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Felsted Little Acorns's Ofsted rating?

Felsted Little Acorns was inspected on 24 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Felsted Little Acorns take?

Felsted Little Acorns is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/404877)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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