Early years nursery · Leicester

Small people.
Big adventures.

A little messy. A little magical. A place to make friends, ask big questions and discover something wonderful every day.

Welcome to Little Acorns Nursery. Let their next adventure begin.

Creative play
Room to be wonderfully you.
Outdoor adventures
Outdoor adventures
Little moments.
Lovely memories.
Space to play Room to wonder Time to grow A place to belong
Big care for little people

Childhood isn't a race.
Let's enjoy the wonder.

The first friendships. The “I did it!” moments. The courage to try again. These are the little things that make a big difference.

Get to know us

A home away from home

A warm, nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued and loved.

Learning through play

Exciting experiences designed around children’s interests, curiosity and development.

An experienced, caring team

Practitioners who genuinely know and care about every child.

Ready for school

Building independence, communication, confidence and the foundations for future learning.

Healthy and happy

Nutritious meals, movement and wellbeing are part of every nursery day.

Partners with parents

Regular communication keeps families involved in every step of the journey.

Little steps. Wonderful possibilities.

A world that grows
with them.

Different stages, different discoveries. Find out how we make space for your child's next little leap.

Babies and younger children

Our Little Explorers

A calm, secure environment built around relationships, routines and sensory discovery.

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Toddlers

Our Busy Adventurers

Space to move, experiment, communicate and become increasingly independent.

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Preparing for school

Our Pre-Schoolers

Building confidence, friendships, language and the skills children need for their next chapter.

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What shall we do today?

A little rhythm.
A lot of discovery.

Knowing what to expect makes those first days feel a little easier. Explore a typical day with us.

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8:30 Welcome and free play

Children arrive, settle in and choose how they would like to begin their day.

9:30 Explore and learn

Small-group experiences, stories and child-led discoveries.

11:00 Outdoor adventures

Fresh air, movement and plenty of room to make big discoveries.

12:00 Lunch together

Nutritious food and time to talk, try and share.

15:30 Stories and home time

A calm close to the day and a warm goodbye.

A helping hand for families

Big plans for your little one?

Ask us about funded places. Eligibility depends on your circumstances, and we can help you understand the next steps.

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From one parent to another

Little ones belong here.
Parents feel it, too.

You can feel the care in everything they do.

Sarah, nursery parent
Come as you are. Bring your curiosity. Your next chapter starts with a hello

Come for a little look.
Picture a big adventure.

Meet the people, explore the spaces and ask all your questions. We'd love to meet you and your little one.