# Little Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

Little Acorns Day Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at Cooks Lane, Kingstone, Hereford, HR2 9EY, in Kingstone, Herefordshire. It is registered for 48 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-ltd-ey104025  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cooks Lane, Kingstone, Hereford, HR2 9EY
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01981 250714
- Website: https://businewmap.org/details/little-acorns-day-nursery-ltd-ChIJi2X
- Ofsted URN: EY104025

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 14 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY104025

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2002 (Reference EY104025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY104025)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY104025)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY104025)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/487998)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cooks Lane, Kingstone, Hereford, HR2 9EY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.019502,-2.846302

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Herefordshire there are about 3.3 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Madley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Kingstone High School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (Concerns) (February 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [K.E.S Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/k-e-s-childcare-ey415003) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Madley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/madley-pre-school-ey416484) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Bridges Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridges-childcare-ey259780) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Ewyas Harold Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ewyas-harold-preschool-ey501209) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [Down On The Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/down-on-the-farm-ey348665) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |
| [Credenhill Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/credenhill-nursery-ltd-2700203) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Acorns Day Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Little Acorns Day Nursery Ltd was inspected on 14 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Acorns Day Nursery Ltd take?

Little Acorns Day Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Acorns Day Nursery Ltd?

You can call 01981 250714 and visit businewmap.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY104025)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Acorns+Day+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJi2XWNYM0cEgRXqxDoHAQFuk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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