# Growing Places @ Little Acorns

Growing Places @ Little Acorns is a full-day nursery at Little Acorns, Mayles Lane, Wickham, PO17 5AG, in Knowle, Hampshire. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Community Childcare Centres.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-places-little-acorns-2631346  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Acorns, Mayles Lane, Wickham, PO17 5AG
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 07794 744947
- Website: http://www.growingplaces.org.uk/
- Run by: [Community Childcare Centres](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/community-childcare-centres)
- Ofsted URN: 2631346

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 May 2023, 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/16/2631346

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2021 (Reference 2631346). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2631346)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2631346)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2631346)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Acorns, Mayles Lane, Wickham, PO17 5AG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.883097,-1.205237

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hampshire 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lea Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Orchard Lea Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Boundary Oak School |  | 2–17 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Columba CE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Wickham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Uplands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| The Henry Cort Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Wickham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-love-nature-kindergarten-at-wickham-ey477379) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Happy Mindz Day Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-mindz-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey496973) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Happy Faces Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-faces-pre-school-ey485718) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Growing Places @ Oakmeadow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-places-oakmeadow-ey258696) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Wickham Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wickham-pre-school-2668387) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Good Manors Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/good-manors-day-nurseries-ltd-ey289526) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Growing Places @ Little Acorns's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Growing Places @ Little Acorns Good at its inspection on 31 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Growing Places @ Little Acorns take?

Growing Places @ Little Acorns is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### Who runs Growing Places @ Little Acorns?

Growing Places @ Little Acorns is run by Community Childcare Centres, which runs 6 nurseries.

### How do I contact Growing Places @ Little Acorns?

You can call 07794 744947 and visit www.growingplaces.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2631346)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Growing+Places+%40+Little+Acorns&query_place_id=ChIJRY3OAsBpdEgRIzunL2M0GgA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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