# Little Acorns

Little Acorns is a sessional pre-school at Oaklands Infant School, Weeds Wood Road, CHATHAM, ME5 0QS, in Walderslade, Medway. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-103828  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Oaklands Infant School, Weeds Wood Road, CHATHAM, ME5 0QS
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 01634 668187
- Ofsted URN: 103828

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 April 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/16/103828

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2000 (Reference 103828). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103828)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103828)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103828)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/724437)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Oaklands Infant School, Weeds Wood Road, CHATHAM, ME5 0QS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.347103,0.522340

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Princes Avenue Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Medway there are about 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Walderslade Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Bradfields Academy |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Horsted Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Horsted Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Maundene School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Rowans |  | 5–16 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Alphabets Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alphabets-day-nursery-ey489643) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Buttercups at Little Teddies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-at-little-teddies-2695576) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Teddies Walderslade](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-teddies-walderslade-2783623) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Honeypot Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeypot-day-nursery-ltd-103714) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swallow-risers-playgroup-and-out-of-school-club-103855) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Williams Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-williams-pre-school-103853) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Acorns Good at its inspection on 26 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Acorns take?

Little Acorns is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Acorns?

You can call 01634 668187.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103828)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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