# Little Acorns Playgroup

Little Acorns Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Higher Penponds, Camborne, TR14 0QN, in Penponds, Cornwall. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-playgroup-102824  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Higher Penponds, Camborne, TR14 0QN
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01209 718990
- Website: https://littleacornspenponds.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 102824

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 June 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/16/102824

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1993 (Reference 102824). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102824)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102824)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102824)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 May 2021). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/402783)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Higher Penponds, Camborne, TR14 0QN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.201324,-5.311241

- Station: Camborne, 0.9 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cornwall there are about 3.4 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penponds School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Trevithick Learning Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Camborne Nursery School | Nursery | 1–5 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Weeth Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Roskear Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Camborne Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/camborne-nursery-2879840) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Flying Start Nursery - Camborne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-nursery-camborne-ey426147) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Rosemellin Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosemellin-gooseberry-bush-day-nursery-ey242198) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Beebles Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-beebles-pre-school-ey376514) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Little Hearts Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hearts-nursery-ey541483) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Flying Start Nursery - Cornwall College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-nursery-cornwall-college-ey426162) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Acorns Playgroup Good at its inspection on 6 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Little Acorns Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

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

Camborne is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Acorns Playgroup?

You can call 01209 718990 and visit littleacornspenponds.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102824)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Acorns&query_place_id=ChIJFRGIKZLfakgRmbifod9bZ8A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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