# The Little Acorns Day Nursery

The Little Acorns Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 223 Wilmslow Road, Wilmslow, SK9 3JZ, in Handforth, Cheshire East. It is registered for 130 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 20 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-acorns-day-nursery-ey471924  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 223 Wilmslow Road, Wilmslow, SK9 3JZ
- Registered places: 130
- Phone: 0161 498 9251
- Website: http://www.little-acorns-nursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY471924

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 March 2024, 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/EY471924

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2013 (Reference EY471924). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471924)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471924)
- Registered places: 130 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471924)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/891618)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 223 Wilmslow Road, Wilmslow, SK9 3JZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.357850,-2.219564

- Station: Handforth, 0.8 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stanley Hall Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Meriton Road Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire East there are about 2.5 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

- Google: 3.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow House School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Royal School, Manchester |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Outwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Handforth Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Oakgrove School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Bolshaw Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Etchells Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fun Frogs Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fun-frogs-day-nursery-ltd-ey554755) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Noah's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-nursery-305214) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rainbow Pre-school (Handforth) CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-handforth-cio-2740630) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kids World Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-world-nursery-and-pre-school-2822546) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kids Planet The Pod](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-the-pod-2851081) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Heald Green Methodist Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heald-green-methodist-pre-school-307155) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Little Acorns Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Little Acorns Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Little Acorns Day Nursery take?

The Little Acorns Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 130 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Little Acorns Day Nursery?

Handforth is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Little Acorns Day Nursery?

You can call 0161 498 9251 and visit www.little-acorns-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471924)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Little+Acorns+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ9eVfUDpNekgRFCAHV3v72RE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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