Kinnerton Little Acorns

05/10/2026

📔 Our AGM is tomorrow evening 📔

Please come and join us and find out more about what Little Acorns is about and how your help could help us continue to grow and thrive

Thank you ☺️

🌳📔 AGM 6th October 6pm - Date for your Diary 📔🌳

Volunteers on our Committee help shape Little Acorns into the successful charity that it is today 💚

If you have time to join us and help us make a difference, please pop the 6th October in your diary and pop along to our AGM at 6pm 🌳

Any questions, please email [email protected] 📧

29/09/2026

🏫 Reception admissions for September 2027 are now open 🏫

If your child is due to start school next year, now is the time to submit your application and express a preference for the primary school you'd like them to attend.

🗓️ Applications close on 15 January 2027.

Click here to apply 👉 https://orlo.uk/UjRa7

11/09/2026

🌱 Flying Start roll out across Flintshire! 🌱

Kinnerton Little Acorns is now registered as a Flying Start provider! 🎉

From Monday 2nd November 2026, funded childcare for ALL 2-year-olds will be available across all areas of Flintshire through the Flying Start scheme. Children who have had their second birthday on or before the 31st August 2026.

Eligible children will be entitled to:

✨ 12.5 hours of funded childcare per week
✨ Delivered as 2.5-hour sessions, up to 5 days per week
✨ 39 weeks of the year
✨ During term time only

If you’d like to find out more about Flying Start at Kinnerton Little Acorns or would like to come and have a look around our setting and meet our friendly team, we’d love to hear from you!
📧 [email protected]

Our experienced team has many years of experience helping children enjoy a happy, nurturing and positive early years experience. 💚

We look forward to welcoming you and your little ones! 😍

https://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/Schools/2-Year-Olds-Flying-Start-Childcare-Expansion.aspx

10/09/2026

🛴 Helmets Needed 🛴

If anyone has any helmets that need a new home, please let us take them off your hands.

If you would like to drop any off, please contact us on [email protected] and we can arrange a time.

Thank you ☺️

09/09/2026

🌳📔 AGM 6th October 6pm - Date for your Diary 📔🌳

Volunteers on our Committee help shape Little Acorns into the successful charity that it is today 💚

If you have time to join us and help us make a difference, please pop the 6th October in your diary and pop along to our AGM at 6pm 🌳

Any questions, please email [email protected] 📧

07/08/2026

🌟 We're Hiring! Join the Little Acorns Kinnerton Team 🌟

Do you have a passion for working with children and creating fun, safe, and engaging experiences? We'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for a Playworker to join our friendly team, supporting children in our Breakfast Club, Afterschool Club and Holiday Club from September 2026.

✨ What we're looking for:

🌳 A caring, enthusiastic and reliable individual
🪴Childcare or Playwork qualifications are welcomed, but not essential
🌿 Full training will be provided for the right candidate

📅 Role details:

* 18 hours per week during Flintshire school term time
* Additional hours may be available
* Holiday Club cover for up to 5–6 weeks each year
* Pay in line with National Living Wage, with enhanced pay scales for relevant qualifications

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives while working as part of a supportive and welcoming team.

📧 To find out more or to apply, please send your CV to [email protected]

Please see the poster below for full details, and feel free to like, share and tag someone who might be interested! 💚🍃

16/07/2026

Goodbye, Bethan! 💚

Today we say goodbye to a fantastic member of staff. We will be incredibly sad to see Bethan leave Little Acorns, but we know she is moving on to exciting new opportunities and we wish her every success.

Over the last three years, Bethan has made a huge impact across both our playgroup and wraparound sessions. Her kindness, dedication and enthusiasm have meant so much to our children, families and team, and she will be greatly missed. The children absolutely adore her, and we're so grateful for everything she has done for Little Acorns.

We'll be sharing updates soon about our new Childcare Lead, who will be joining us from September. Until then, we'd like to say a heartfelt thank you to Bethan for all of her hard work and support over the past three years, and wish her every happiness in her next adventure.

P.S. It's not quite goodbye yet! Bethan will still be joining us during our Summer Holiday Club, so there are plenty more smiles and memories to come before she officially heads off. 💚

22/06/2026

🌟 WE’RE HIRING – CHILDCARE LEAD 🌟
📍 Kinnerton Little Acorns | Ysgol Derwen
📅 Start Date: September 2026

Do you have a passion for helping children learn, grow and thrive through play? We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic and experienced Childcare Lead to join our wonderful team at Kinnerton Little Acorns 💛

This exciting role will involve leading our Early Entitlement, Playgroup and Wraparound Care sessions, helping to create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can flourish.

✨ What we’re looking for:
✔ Level 3 (or above) Childcare qualification
✔ At least 2 years’ experience delivering Early Entitlement education
✔ Leadership or managerial experience in a childcare setting
✔ Excellent communication and organisational skills
✔ A team player who loves creativity, outdoor play, messy activities and making learning fun!

🕒 Hours:
Monday–Friday | 8:45am – 3:15pm (term time)
Plus up to 6 weeks Holiday Club cover

💷 Salary:
From £14.50 per hour
(Negotiable depending on experience)

🌈 The Role Includes:
• Leading and supporting staff
• Delivering engaging play-based learning
• Building strong relationships with children and families
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding and Care Inspectorate Wales standards
• Helping shape exciting experiences for children every day

✅ DBS check required before start date.

📧 To apply, please send your CV to:
[email protected]
FAO: Kayleigh Ho

⏰ Closing Date:
Monday 29th June 2026 at 5pm

Join us in creating a happy, caring and inspiring environment where children can play, learn and grow together 🌱

20/06/2026

🌟 JOB VACANCY – PLAYWORKER 🌟

Little Acorns are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Playworker to join our team from September 2026! 💛

We provide Breakfast Club, Afterschool Club and Holiday Club care based behind Derwen Primary School in Higher Kinnerton.

📍 Higher Kinnerton
🕒 18 hours per week (term time)
➕ Potential for additional days/hours
📅 Holiday club work available during selected school holidays

We would love to hear from applicants who have:
✔ A CIW recognised Childcare Level 2 (or higher) or Playwork Qualification
✔ A passion for working with children in a fun and supportive environment
✔ A positive and flexible attitude

(If you hold a childcare qualification, transition training to Playwork will be required.)

💷 Pay in line with NMS/NLW, with a pay scale in place for relevant qualifications.

📧 For more information or to apply, please email your CV to:
[email protected]

Please share with anyone who may be interested! 😊