# Little Acorns Pre School

Little Acorns Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Boxmoor & Warners End Neighbourhood Association, Warners End Community Centre, Northridge Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3QG, in Counters End, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-ey557984  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Boxmoor & Warners End Neighbourhood Association, Warners End Community Centre, Northridge Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3QG
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01442 266732
- Website: https://www.littleacornspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY557984

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 July 2021, 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/EY557984

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2018 (Reference EY557984). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557984)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557984)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557984)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 April 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/202049)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Boxmoor & Warners End Neighbourhood Association, Warners End Community Centre, Northridge Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.755732,-0.492537

- Station: Hemel Hempstead, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Northridge Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Warners End Valley, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 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 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micklem Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Oakleaf Primary | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Lockers Park School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Gade Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Boxmoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Collett School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodlands Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-pre-school-2700896) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Boxmoor Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boxmoor-pre-school-129332) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Flower Pots Day Nursery (Boxmoor)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-boxmoor-2579687) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gadebridge-nursery-and-pre-school-2526887) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Flower Pots Day Nursery (Chaulden)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-chaulden-2713160) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Bam & Tata's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bam-and-tatas-day-nursery-2798639) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Acorns Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Acorns Pre School Good at its inspection on 12 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Acorns Pre School take?

Little Acorns Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Acorns Pre School?

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

### How do I contact Little Acorns Pre School?

You can call 01442 266732 and visit www.littleacornspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557984)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Acorns+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJa3uBQPBDdkgRRPT8-jxntF0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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