# Little Acorns Nursery and Preschool

Little Acorns Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 382 London Road, Leicester, LE2 2PN, in Stoneygate, Leicester. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 9 reviews (October 2026). It is run by The Childcare Corporation Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-and-preschool-2637831  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 382 London Road, Leicester, LE2 2PN
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 0116 270 5086
- Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/leicester/little-acorns-stoneygate/
- Run by: [The Childcare Corporation Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-childcare-corporation-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2637831

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 November 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/16/2637831

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2637831). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637831)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637831)
- 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/16/2637831)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1536224)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 382 London Road, Leicester, LE2 2PN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.613220,-1.102561

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicester there are about 4.4 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

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester High School for Girls |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Leicester Islamic Academy |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Leicester Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Crispin's School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Land of Learning Primary School |  | 4–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nursery Rhymes - Leicester Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-rhymes-leicester-ltd-ey482726) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [LIA Gems](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lia-gems-ey487667) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ashbourne Montessori Stoneygate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-montessori-stoneygate-2688104) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Blossoms Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-day-nursery-226963) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Shanklin Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shanklin-day-nursery-ltd-2652261) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little John's Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-johns-pre-school-2771275) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Acorns Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Acorns Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 1 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Acorns Nursery and Preschool take?

Little Acorns Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Acorns Nursery and Preschool?

Little Acorns Nursery and Preschool is run by The Childcare Corporation Limited, which runs 56 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Acorns Nursery and Preschool?

Leicester is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Acorns Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 0116 270 5086 and visit www.grandiruk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637831)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Acorns%2C+Leicester%2C+a+GrandirUK+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJzZWKvkxhd0gRbJkTuGiTQ6c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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