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  • Little Acorns Nursery

    Little Acorns Nursery is part of Wolston St. Margaret’s vibrant and successful school, where the education, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of our children and families is at the heart of everything we do. Little Acorns is a nurturing and inspiring Preschool, where children grow, learn and thrive. Rooted in a caring and inclusive environment, we provide a safe space for children to explore the world around them through play, creativity and discovery. Our dedicated team of experienced educators supports each child’s unique journey, fostering confidence, curiosity and a love of learning from the very start. At Little Acorns, we believe that from small beginnings, mighty futures grow.

    Joining Little Acorns Nursery

    Children are welcome to join Little Acorns Nursery from the beginning of the term following their third birthday.

    • If your child turns three on or before 31st August, they can start with us in the Autumn Term.
    • Subject to places being available, if your child’s  birthday falls on or before 31st December, they can begin in the Spring Term.

    If you’d like to visit our Nursery and see what we’re all about, please contact the school office—we’ll be happy to arrange a time that suits you. All enquiries about Nursery place availability should also be directed to the school office.

    To apply for a Nursery place, simply request an application form by emailing admin3192@welearn365.com or littleacorns3192@welearn365.com and return the completed form to the school.

     

    Nursery Hours

    Little Acorns Nursery is open Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 2:45pm (until 3.15pm for a small additional cost), during Warwickshire school term times (excluding inset days).

    You can find more details in our Nursery Booklet below.

    We offer Diddy Dragons Before and After school club for Little Acorns and Reception children.

    Diddy Dragons Before and After School Club provides a vibrant, welcoming space where children can start and end their school day with joy, creativity and connection. Our sessions offer a balance of play, relaxation and engaging activities - from arts and crafts, games and dancing to outdoor adventures - all led by our friendly and experienced team. Whether it’s a calm morning routine or an energetic afternoon of fun, Diddy Dragons is the perfect place for children to unwind, explore and enjoy being themselves.

    Diddy Dragons opens at 8am and closes at 5.30pm.

    Nursery Uniform

    Our uniform is designed for comfort, play, and practicality:

    • Green sweatshirt or cardigan with the Little Acorns logo
    • Green polo shirt
    • Trousers or skirt
    • Sensible shoes (no high heels or flip flops, please!)
    • Stud earrings only—no other jewellery
    • Long hair should be tied back

    As we play outside every day, whatever the weather, children should always bring a coat and have a pair of named wellies in school—puddles are irresistible! In the wetter months a puddle suit is perfect for our outdoor adventures.

    Uniform can be ordered directly from our supplier:
     ðŸ‘‰ www.brigadeuniformdirect.uk.com


     Please ensure all items are clearly named—our lost property box is often overflowing with unnamed clothing!

    Spare Clothes

    Nursery is a place for messy fun and occasional accidents. Please provide a full change of clothes in a bag to keep on your child’s peg at all times.

     

    Useful Links:

    Family Information Service: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/children-families 
    50 Things to do Before You are 5: https://50thingstodo.org/
    ERIC: https://eric.org.uk/
    Lullaby Trust: https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/
    SEND Warwickshire Local Offer: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/send
    Best Start in Life https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/

    Little Acorns' Nursery Fees 

    Free Early Education Entitlement (FEE)

    All children are entitled to 15 hours of free nursery education per week, starting from the term after their third birthday. This funding is available for 38 weeks per year (term time only).

     To access this entitlement, we kindly ask parents to provide a copy of their child’s birth certificate.

    You can use your child’s 15 hours of funded nursery time Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 11:45am, completely free of charge.

    Eligible working families can apply for 30 hours of childcare which can be used until their child reaches school age. You can use your child’s 30 hours of funded nursery time Monday to Friday, 8.45am - 2.45pm, completely free of charge.

    To access this entitlement, we kindly ask parents to provide us with their 11 digit code and National Insurance number to enable us to access the entitlements.

    Applications and eligibility checks for 30 hours childcare can be made via the website beststartinlife.gov.uk

    Your 11 digit code need to be reconfirmed every three months. Remember to log in to your childcare account on GOV.UK to check when your reconfirmation dates are, so that you can renew your code on time.

    Please find details of the fees for Little Acorns and Diddy Dragons below:

    Session/Club  

    Timings 

    Cost

    If using funded hours...

    Diddy Dragons Breakfast club 

    08.00am - 8.45am

     £6.00

     

    Little Acorns AM

    08.45am - 11.45am

     £19.50

     = 1st  block of 3 hours

    Little Acorns Lunchtime

    11.45am - 12.15pm

     £3.25

     = 2nd block of 3 hours totalling 6 hours

    Little Acorns PM

    12.15pm - 14.45pm

     £16.25

    Little Acorns PM plus

    14.45pm - 15.15pm

     £3.25

     

    Diddy Dragons 4.30pm collection

    15.15pm - 16.30pm

     £6.50

     

    Diddy Dragons 5.30pm collection

    15.15pm - 17.30pm

     £10.00

     

     

    Voluntary Contributions

    We kindly request a voluntary contribution of £5.00 per term, payable in advance. This helps us provide enriching extras such as:

    • Cooking ingredients
    • Creative resources for indoor and outdoor play
    • Special themed treats and experiences

    Every penny goes directly towards enhancing your child’s learning and enjoyment at nursery.