A teacher-led nursery set in peaceful woodland
Come and visit us!
Welcome to the Little Acorns Family!
We are proud to share with you our beautiful woodland nursery. Little Acorns is run and managed by a team of experienced staff who are both parents and qualified teachers, meaning that we know just how important finding the right setting for your little ones is. With a free-flow between indoor and outdoor learning enviroments, we offer the skills and expertise to nurture the natural curiosity which forms the foundations of a great learner.
Our purpose-built nursery building is set in the heart of Brighton at Dorothy Stringer Nature Reserve, providing an oasis of fresh air and freedom away from the busy city centre.
Please get in touch any time, we'd love to show you around!
Bex Rose and Daniel Garnham, Nursery Owners
Fully qualified teachers with 15 years of experience
Nutritious meals cooked by chefs
A blended approach to child-centered learning
A peaceful woodland setting
Our own outdoor learning specialist
Open 52 weeks with term-time options available
8-6 opening hours
Free Early Years Education Entitlement for 2, 3 & 4-year-olds
Our setting
Here at Little Acorns Brighton, we offer a blended approach to learning. For all of these, the child is at the heart of guiding their own development and our well-planned opportunities and rich learning environment underpin this.
Our woodland site is split into five main areas, providing ample indoor and outdoor space to play and explore. The purpose-built nursery building also means that we are able to offer children free-flow between indoor and outdoor environments.
Our indoor environment is split into four main sections: a quiet baby room, creative messy area, role play and a reading nook. Outdoors we have two wooden role play cabins, messy play trays, a large wooden climbing frame and an astroturfed babyzone.
Opening hours
Little Acorns is open for 52 weeks of the year, between 8am and 6pm. We are closed on bank holidays and have 2 annual staff training days. Please get in touch for an overview of the year.
Full day session
8am - 6pm
Morning only session
8am - 1pm
Afternoon only session
1pm - 6pm
Early Years Funding
We know that financing childcare can be difficult and that is why we are pleased to accept EYFE funding for 2 ,3 & 4 year olds (where eligible). This 15 or 30 hour funding can be used as either part or full payment for the time your child spends at Little Acorns. We also have a low cost day rate for any additional days, covering all food, nappies and full care from 8am-6pm.
For details on the way our funding is spread, please get in touch with us for a fee pack or arrange a meeting where we will be happy to discuss the most cost-effective way to organise your childcare.
We recommend the following websites to understand Early Years Funding Entitlement:
Childcare Choices gives a clear explanation of how EYFE works
Childcare Calculator is a gov.uk website for calculating your eligibility
We offer a seasonal menu for our little tums. All meals are checked and vetted under the healthy choice award scheme which is specially aimed to provide children of nursery school age with a healthy, nutritious and balanced diet.
We can cater for a broad spread of dietary requirements and can provide allergen and dietary information for all meals.
Sample menus are available in our registration pack