# Little Acorns Playgroup

Little Acorns Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Evershot Village Hall, The Common, Evershot, Dorchester, DT2 0JY, in Evershot, Dorset. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-playgroup-ey281575  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Evershot Village Hall, The Common, Evershot, Dorchester, DT2 0JY
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07985 435958
- Website: http://littleacornsevershot.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY281575

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281575

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2004 (Reference EY281575). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281575)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281575)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281575)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Evershot Village Hall, The Common, Evershot, Dorchester, DT2 0JY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.839371,-2.604280

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Dorset there are about 2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Barn Owls Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barn-owls-nursery-ey361933) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Wrens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wrens-nursery-ey539930) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Lower Covey Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lower-covey-limited-2836189) |  |  | 07:45–18:00 | 4.1 miles |
| [Maiden Newton Childcare Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maiden-newton-childcare-provision-ey493345) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [East Coker Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-coker-playgroup-507986) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 5.9 miles |
| [Bradford Abbas Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bradford-abbas-pre-school-139320) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 6.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Acorns Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 20 June 2024, 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 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Acorns Playgroup?

You can call 07985 435958 and visit littleacornsevershot.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281575)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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