Little Acorns is a natural and homely Pre-school. We encourage parent partnerships, working with you for the development of your child. We are responsive to children's needs and all children are respected and valued. The team works together to provide an enriching environment, encouraging resilience, independence and confidence.
" Children are happy, safe and settled. Parents talk about the friendliness of staff and how much their children look forward to attending " Ofsted 2019
We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We have an open positive culture where staff are vigilant and are empowered to speak out if they have concerns. We follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support and protection. We have five staff who have undergone Safeguarding Lead training.
All three and four-year-olds are entitled to fifteen hours of funded education a week with a 'registered provider'.
Eligible three and four year olds may also be able to access an additional 15 hours of funding. Please check www.childcarechoices.gov.uk for the eligibility criteria.
Some 2 year olds may be eligible for a Golden Ticket .Please check www.suffolk.gov.uk/two for the eligibility criteria.
Under the government funding scheme from April 2024 eligible 2 year olds may also be entitled to 15 hours funding. Please check www.childcarechoices.gov.uk to see if your child is eligible.
There is an additional consumable charge of 50p per session for funded children.
In addition to your child's government funded hours, you can also pay for additional hours, subject to availability.
Fees from 1st April 2024 are:
£6.90 per hour for 2 year olds
£6.50 per hour for 3/4 year olds
These are payable half termly.
We are open 38 weeks of the year during term time. We follow Sidegate Primary term dates as closely as possible.
From September 2024 our opening hours will be
8am - 4pm.
We offer an 8am, 8.30am or 9am start. Morning sessions end at either 12 noon or 1pm.
The afternoon sessions are 1-4 pm.
All day attendance can end at either 3pm or 4pm.
Funded hours can be accessed through any combination of these sessions.
Lunch is part of the morning session that ends at 1pm. Children must bring a packed lunch.
140 Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, IP4 4JD, United Kingdom
07402843198 / 07414722146 littleacornsipswich@gmail.com Registered Charity No. 1031114 Member of the Early Years Learning Alliance
Term commences Wednesday 6th September 2023
Half Term is Monday 23rd to Friday 27th October 2023
Term ends Thursday 21st December 2023
Term commences Monday 8th January 2024
Half Term is Monday19th to Friday 23rd February 2024
Term ends Thursday 28th March 2024
Term commences Monday 15th April 2024
Monday 6th May Bank Holiday
Half Term is Monday 27th May to Friday 31st May 2024
Term ends Friday 19th July 2024