# Little Acorns Childcare

Little Acorns Childcare is a full-day nursery at 111 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, CT18 7BS, in Hawkinge, Kent. It is registered for 20 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-childcare-2859606  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 111 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, CT18 7BS
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07375 971370
- Website: https://www.littleacornschildcare.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2859606

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2025 (Reference 2859606). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859606)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859606)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859606)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1894873)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 111 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, CT18 7BS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.115800,1.164306

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Frank and Betty's Field, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Grebe Close, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Winter Drive Play Area, 0.2 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 Kent there are about 3.2 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkinge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Churchill School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Folkestone Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| The Beacon Folkestone |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Harcourt Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Folkestone Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Oaks Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-kindergarten-ey475631) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kid Ease Hawkinge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kid-ease-hawkinge-ey245457) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-ey484432) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Playbox Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playbox-day-nursery-ey452752) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Little Acorns Pre-School Folkestone CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-folkestone-cio-2774263) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Little Oaks Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-ey364356) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Little Acorns Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Acorns Childcare?

You can call 07375 971370 and visit www.littleacornschildcare.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859606)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Acorns+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJAQBwajG_3kcRbaV5Lx2AyCM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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