# Little Acorns Childcare Ltd

Little Acorns Childcare Ltd is a full-day nursery at 34 Sheep Hill Lane, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, PR6 7JH, in Clayton Green, Lancashire. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.4 from 13 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-childcare-ltd-ey136994  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 34 Sheep Hill Lane, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, PR6 7JH
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01772 696288
- Website: https://www.littleacornsnursery.school/
- Ofsted URN: EY136994

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 September 2025, 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/EY136994

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference EY136994). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY136994)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY136994)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY136994)
- Food hygiene rating: 2 (Improvement necessary) (inspected 18 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1211993)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 34 Sheep Hill Lane, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, PR6 7JH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.704196,-2.645913

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cuerden Valley Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Carr Brook Linear Park, 0.3 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 Lancashire 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: 3.4 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Cambian Red Rose School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Westwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Clayton Brook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Baby Brook Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-brook-nursery-ey496995) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Happy House Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-house-preschool-and-nursery-309328) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Teddy Towers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-towers-ey501278) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Oakmount Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakmount-day-nursery-ltd-2835610) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Lilliput Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliput-nursery-school-ey495235) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [St Catherine's Independent Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-catherines-independent-nursery-ey488889) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Acorns Childcare Ltd Good at its inspection on 5 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Little Acorns Childcare Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

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

Bamber Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Acorns Childcare Ltd?

You can call 01772 696288 and visit www.littleacornsnursery.school.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY136994)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Acorns+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJqT2OkM0Me0gRTbG9eNj8cW8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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