# Little Acorns Childcare

Little Acorns Childcare is a full-day nursery at Runamokka, 221-223 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 2SY, in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 36 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-childcare-2510497  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Runamokka, 221-223 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 2SY
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 0191 447 2530
- Website: http://www.littleacornschildcare.net/
- Ofsted URN: 2510497

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 October 2021, 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/16/2510497

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2018 (Reference 2510497). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510497)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510497)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510497)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1110395)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Runamokka, 221-223 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 2SY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.041863,-1.443159

- Station: Whitley Bay (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.1 miles
- Station: Cullercoats (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.5 miles
- Station: Monkseaton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.6 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Whitley Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Whitley Bay Water Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In North Tyneside there are about 3.5 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 36 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockcliffe First School | Primary | 3–9 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Marine Park First School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cullercoats Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Coquet Park First School | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Appletree Gardens First School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Monkhouse Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbows 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-2-2781948) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Rainbow Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childcare-ey382547) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cullercoats-methodist-church-playgroup-310232) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Monkseaton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-monkseaton-2752565) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Zone 4 Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zone-4-kids-ey275725) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rise and Shine Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rise-and-shine-early-years-ey478681) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Acorns Childcare Good at its inspection on 13 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Little Acorns Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Acorns Childcare?

Whitley Bay (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Acorns Childcare?

You can call 0191 447 2530 and visit www.littleacornschildcare.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510497)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Acorns+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJOfkQBZ5ufkgRTkCTtIioZwg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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