# Little Acorns Preschool

Little Acorns Preschool is a sessional pre-school at The Cabin, Barnard Road, LEIGH-ON-SEA, SS9 3PH, in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend on Sea. It is registered for 26 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-preschool-ey294250  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Cabin, Barnard Road, LEIGH-ON-SEA, SS9 3PH
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01702 470310
- Website: http://www.littleacornsleigh.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY294250

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 5 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294250

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2004 (Reference EY294250). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294250)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294250)
- 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/EY294250)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/521353)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Cabin, Barnard Road, LEIGH-ON-SEA, SS9 3PH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.548638,0.637779

- Station: Leigh-on-Sea, 0.5 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Southend on Sea there are about 3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Michael's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| West Leigh Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| West Leigh Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Leigh North Street Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Fairways Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Hadleigh Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Blenheim Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lottie & Ollie](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lottie-and-ollie-2862951) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Georgie Porgie](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/georgie-porgie-ey292583) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Smiley Centre For Children](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-centre-for-children-ey487003) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Le Prairie Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/le-prairie-childcare-2628787) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Small Friends Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-friends-childrens-day-nursery-ey152460) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Leigh Village Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leigh-village-day-nursery-ey368849) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Little Acorns Preschool was inspected on 5 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Little Acorns Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

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

Leigh-on-Sea is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Acorns Preschool?

You can call 01702 470310 and visit www.littleacornsleigh.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294250)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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