Firmly rooted in Little Thetford's local community for over 40 years, Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School & Toddler Group has built up a well-regarded and proven reputation for delivering high quality, child-led care in a nurturing and friendly environment.
Located just three miles from Ely in Cambridgeshire, in a wonderful rural setting and boasting a large & sheltered outdoor garden space, the Pre-School & Toddler Group offer half and full day pre-school sessions, five days a week, to all local children aged from 2.5 years to 5 years.Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School near Ely offers your child nurturing care in a purpose-built setting with a large outdoor space.
Located just three miles from Ely in Cambridgeshire, in a wonderful rural setting and boasting a large & sheltered outdoor garden space, the Pre-School & Toddler Group offer half and full day pre-school sessions, five days a week, to all local children aged from 2.5 years to 5 years.Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School near Ely offers your child nurturing care in a purpose-built setting with a large outdoor space.
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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner to manage our thriving pre-school. Little Thetford Acorns is a committee led pre-school which aims to provide a nurturing, fun and safe setting in which children are happy and secure and in which there is an atmosphere of mutual trust; where children know they are valued and respected.
At Little Thetford Acorns it is our aim to provide a safe, nurturing, fun & safe setting where your child is happy and secure and in which there is an atmosphere of mutual trust; where children know they are valued and respected. Located just three miles out of Ely in Cambridgeshire, our aim is to provide a setting where learning is exciting, is an intrinsic part of your children's play and all that they enjoy.
In order to provide the highest levels of care and education for your children, Little Thetford Acorns Pre-school employs a team of well-qualified, experienced, kind & caring early years staff & teachers. We actively encourage all our staff to attend regular training to help develop them personally; to the benefit of Little Thetford Acorns and your attending children.
Our Forest School-style sessions take place on a Monday morning in an enchanting nearby woodland area in Little Thetford and are open to all pre-school-aged local children (3+). Every week during term time, we look forward to heading out to the forest and taking part in risky play, building, foraging and exploring.
Little Thetford Acorns is a registered Charity run by a voluntary (unpaid) Management Committee made up of parents and carers who are all registered as Directors. This is an essential role as without the hard work of our Committee the setting cannot operate.
Becoming a Committee member is a very fulfilling and lovely experience - building friendships and relationships with other parents/carers, working towards the same goal and providing the children at Little Thetford Acorns with safe and exciting childcare.The Management Committee are responsible for the safe and efficient running of the building and services we offer, including management of staff, finances - pretty much everything!
Becoming a Committee member is a very fulfilling and lovely experience - building friendships and relationships with other parents/carers, working towards the same goal and providing the children at Little Thetford Acorns with safe and exciting childcare.The Management Committee are responsible for the safe and efficient running of the building and services we offer, including management of staff, finances - pretty much everything!
Reviews (12)
Lana Elbrow
Oct 07, 2020
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Emily Bradley
Jan 31, 2020
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My son started at LTA in 2018 and always gets excited about going to preschool. His confidence has grown massively and he's made lots of friends. The staff are very nuturing and always looking at ways to help the children learn through play to get the very best out of them. He is certainly well prepared for starting school in September.
Rachael Jacobs
Jan 24, 2020
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My eldest first started at LTA in 2017, I was incredibly nervous leaving him but they were amazing with him and he thrived there. The staff there worked hard to prepare him for ‘big school’ and did such a good job he walked in on his first day with no hesitation. He made some lovely friends at LTA that moved with him to the Primary school, it really started his academic life well. I now have my twins at LTA and have both settled in well and love going. The staff are kind and nurturing with the children. A lovely environment.
Bex Well Dunne
Jan 03, 2020
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Julie Ingle
Dec 19, 2018
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I chose Little Thetford Acorns because of the positive reputation it has. The staff were friendly and professional at our taster session and made us feel very welcome. Our daughter struggled with being left for some time and the staff were understanding, supportive and reassuring throughout this time. They would even call to let me know she was ok.
We have seen our daughter develop in leaps and she loves her time there. The staff are dedicated to making the first introduction to learning a happy positive experience.
The outdoor area is fantastic and our daughter has loved going to Forest School
We have seen our daughter develop in leaps and she loves her time there. The staff are dedicated to making the first introduction to learning a happy positive experience.
The outdoor area is fantastic and our daughter has loved going to Forest School
Sam Warren
Dec 15, 2018
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James Granville
Jul 25, 2018
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When my daughter turned 2 years 5 months me and my partner started exploring several different Pre-Schools in our local area so we could flexibly work.
It was a really hard decision enrolling to a Pre School; especially being first time parents.
It was important finding the right school that my daughter can blossom in from a large choice in our local area.
From the taster session in September 2017 with our daughter at LTA Pre School we were immediately impressed by the setting:
A clean well presented building ,clear up to date notice boards and the amazing outdoor setting including a mud kitchen
It was a really hard decision enrolling to a Pre School; especially being first time parents.
It was important finding the right school that my daughter can blossom in from a large choice in our local area.
From the taster session in September 2017 with our daughter at LTA Pre School we were immediately impressed by the setting:
A clean well presented building ,clear up to date notice boards and the amazing outdoor setting including a mud kitchen
Kerry Dyer
Jun 01, 2018
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Highly recommend Little Thetford Acorns Preschool. Both of my children have attended, they have given them both an amazing start. The staff are caring, attentive, warm and passionate about the role they play in our little ones lives. The garden and outdoor space has no comparison to any other preschool, along with offering Forest School learning. The preparation put into the transition to Primary school was seamless for my children. They offer a sense of community for both parents and children. I was always kept informed of what my children had been doing along with how they were progressing.
Beth Coggins
Mar 20, 2018
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Our daughter entered the care of LTA 6 months ago. As first time parents we were hesitant to leave our child under the care of others. However, the staff at LTA have consistently provided a level of care and compassion that has put us at ease. We chose LTA not only for the convenience of our work, but for it's outside space all year round,… activities and excellent staff. It has been reassuring to know that my child is in a safe environment, at a great facility with staff who give children love and guidance and who are dedicated to child development and education. My daughter is thriving
Ellen Friel
Jan 03, 2018
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My priority when finding a preschool place was to find staff who genuinely cared about my child and I couldn't have asked for more with Little Thetford Acorns. This is a great setting, with lots of space and lots of engaging activities but at the same time warm and cosy enough to feel welcoming. Even though my children are now at school, we still use the holiday club because I know that my children are safe, happy and well looked after at LTA.
Sam Beckett Warren
Jan 03, 2018
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Kate Hilton
Aug 01, 2017
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This is an absolutely fantastic preschool. The setting is great with an amazing garden for the children to play in all year round. The staff are hardworking, creative, dedicated and caring; they really know and understand the interests and needs of the children. There is a real sense of family, of community, of belonging which is something quite unique.
