# Little Acorns Playgroup

Little Acorns Playgroup is a full-day nursery at South Street Baptist Church, South Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 2RR, in Withymoor Village, Dudley. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-playgroup-2523875  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: South Street Baptist Church, South Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 2RR
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 2523875

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 June 2022, 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/16/2523875

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2019 (Reference 2523875). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2523875)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2523875)
- 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/16/2523875)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1555056)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: South Street Baptist Church, South Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 2RR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.477373,-2.127085

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lawyer's Field, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Marsh Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Church Street Park Entrance, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Withymoor Village Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Zig Zags, 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 Dudley there are about 4.7 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Withymoor Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Sunny Hill School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Brockmoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hawbush Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (October 2021) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Thorns Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Early Years 2 Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-2-private-day-nursery-ey431922) | Good |  | 07:30–17:45 | 0.1 miles |
| [Kangaroo Pouch Brierley Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kangaroo-pouch-brierley-hill-ey557836) | Inadequate |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Small Talk Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-talk-nurseries-2515666) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Mind the Monkeys Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mind-the-monkeys-ltd-2684796) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Happyfaces 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happyfaces-2-2899709) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kids Planet Waterfront](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-waterfront-2810761) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Acorns Playgroup Good at its inspection on 21 June 2022, 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?

Lye (West Midlands) is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2523875)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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