Little Acorns Pre-school, Shireoaks

Little Acorns Pre-school, Shireoaks We are small village run preschool in the village of Shireoaks near Worksop. We are non profit making

29/08/2026

🍂🌰 Welcome to the Autumn Term at Little Acorns Pre-School! 🌰🍂

We are so excited to welcome all our wonderful Little Acorns families back for a brand-new term! ❤️

Our Autumn Term begins on Wednesday 2nd September, and for those families who have booked a home visit on Tuesday 1st September, we are very much looking forward to meeting you and getting to know you and your little ones. 🏡✨

A very warm welcome to all our returning families, and a very special welcome to our new children and families joining us for the first time. We can’t wait to get to know you all and help your little ones settle in and feel right at home. 🌱

Whether your child has been with us throughout the year or is taking their very first steps into pre-school, we have lots of exciting adventures ahead! We’re looking forward to a term filled with fun, friendship, learning, exploration and lots of happy memories. 🍁🧸📚

Here’s to a wonderful Autumn Term at Little Acorns — we can’t wait to see you all! ❤️🍂

Welcome back, Little Acorns! 🌰✨

Wow, what a day we’ve had! 🎉We hope the children have enjoyed today just as much as we have! A huge thank you to Andy & ...
22/07/2026

Wow, what a day we’ve had! 🎉

We hope the children have enjoyed today just as much as we have! A huge thank you to Andy & Lewis for keeping us all entertained this morning – we had an absolute blast! 🎭

We also had a fantastic time celebrating at our graduation party at Playtastic. We hope you’ve all had a day to remember and have made lots of wonderful memories.

We’d like to wish all of our amazing children and families a fantastic summer break. Thank you for all your support throughout the year. We can’t wait to welcome you back in September! ☀️💛

🌞🐐 What an absolutely fantastic day we had at Chatsworth Farm and Adventure Play Area! 🐴🌳The children were amazing from ...
21/07/2026

🌞🐐 What an absolutely fantastic day we had at Chatsworth Farm and Adventure Play Area! 🐴🌳

The children were amazing from start to finish – so well behaved, full of smiles, and eager to explore everything the day had to offer. ❤️

We loved handling the guinea pigs, meeting the donkeys, pigs and horses, and of course feeding the very cheeky (and very naughty!) goats and sheep! 🐹🐴🐷🐐🐑

The adventure play area was a huge hit too! From splashing in the sand and stream, climbing through the tree houses, racing down the giant slides, to zooming around on the go-karts, there was never a dull moment. 🌊🛝🌲🏎️

It was a day full of laughter, adventure and wonderful memories. The biggest sign of a successful trip? A minibus full of children fast asleep on the journey home! 😴💕

Thank you to everyone who helped make today so special. We can’t wait for our next adventure! 🌟

This afternoon, our children enjoyed a wonderful visit from Zoolab, who brought along a selection of fascinating animals...
20/07/2026

This afternoon, our children enjoyed a wonderful visit from Zoolab, who brought along a selection of fascinating animals for us to meet. The children had the opportunity to gently hold, stroke, observe and learn about each of the animals while discovering lots of interesting facts.

Our special visitors included Speedy the Giant African Land Snail, who can grow a shell as large as a child’s head by the time he is around 10 years old; Tilly the tarantula; Turbo the cockroach; Splat the green tree frog; Abbie the corn snake; and finally Chewy the gerbil.

All of the animals were calm, gentle and very well cared for. The children thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to carefully hold or stroke the animals, building their confidence while treating each one with kindness and respect.

The children were fully engaged throughout the session, listening attentively, asking thoughtful questions and showing great curiosity as they learned about each animal’s habitat, diet and unique characteristics.

Zoolab provides interactive educational experiences for schools, helping children to develop their understanding of animals and the natural world. They also offer visits to care homes and can provide animal encounters for children’s parties.

A huge thank you to Eleanor and Harry from ZOOLAB for bringing your wonderful animals to see us, the children thoroughly enjoyed it

Another unforgettable day of learning beyond the classroom! 🌟Today our children enjoyed a second visit to Weston Park an...
15/07/2026

Another unforgettable day of learning beyond the classroom! 🌟

Today our children enjoyed a second visit to Weston Park and the Millennium Gallery, continuing to develop their curiosity, confidence and understanding of the world through first-hand experiences.

Travelling by double-decker bus was an adventure in itself! For many of our children, this was a memorable experience, full of excitement and conversation as we journeyed to and from Sheffield station to Weston park .

At Weston park , the children became enthusiastic explorers, taking part in a scavenger hunt around the exhibitions. They eagerly searched for fascinating artefacts, including the Egyptian cat, the Saxon helmet, the Caribbean flag and the painted cow, encouraging careful observation, teamwork, communication and a genuine love of discovery.

Our visit also included a creative colouring activity, where the children proudly displayed their artwork for others to enjoy, giving them a real sense of achievement and belonging within the gallery.

To round off a wonderful day, we enjoyed a well-earned ice cream before making our way home, reflecting on all we had seen and learned together.

We are incredibly proud of every single child. They demonstrated exceptional behaviour, kindness, curiosity and respect throughout the day, representing Little Acorns beautifully. Experiences like these enrich our curriculum, broaden children’s cultural capital and create meaningful learning opportunities that simply cannot be replicated within the classroom. They really are making memories to last a lifetime. 💚

What an incredible day of learning, exploration and adventure! 🌟Today our children have truly been amazing, embracing ev...
14/07/2026

What an incredible day of learning, exploration and adventure! 🌟

Today our children have truly been amazing, embracing every new experience with enthusiasm, curiosity and confidence.

Travelling by train and bus was an exciting adventure in itself, helping the children develop independence and an understanding of the world around them. We then spent the day exploring Weston Park Museum, where our learning came to life. From travelling back to the Saxon era and discovering the wonders of Ancient Egypt, to stepping into old Sheffield and exploring the city’s rich history and heritage, every gallery sparked meaningful conversations, questions and curiosity.

The nature gallery was a firm favourite, with the giant whale skeleton and magnificent woolly rhino inspiring awe and wonder as the children explored the incredible diversity of our natural world. 🐋🦏

Of course, no visit would be complete without a trip to the gift shop and a well-earned ice cream! 🍦

We finished our adventure with a visit to the Millennium Gallery to see the beautiful Bobeam Tree, giving the children another opportunity to appreciate creativity, culture and the wider community around them.

Days like today are so much more than a trip out—they provide rich, hands-on learning experiences that inspire curiosity, build confidence, encourage independence and create memories that will stay with our children for years to come.

We couldn’t be prouder of every single one of them. ❤️

It was a pleasure to welcome the post 16 students yesterday as part of their out there project. They brought genuine cur...
09/07/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome the post 16 students yesterday as part of their out there project. They brought genuine curiosity and enthusiasm, and it was fantastic to see them engage with the session asking thoughtful questions and sharing ideas with confidence
The students demonstrated a real commitment to learning beyond the classroom, and moments like this help to broaden horizons and build skills for their next steps.

Drop in centre for speech , language and communication , please take a look at the attached poster
24/06/2026

Drop in centre for speech , language and communication , please take a look at the attached poster

You may be aware of a new BBC programme – Nursery Scandals: What Went Wrong? – which examines recent serious safeguardin...
24/06/2026

You may be aware of a new BBC programme – Nursery Scandals: What Went Wrong? – which examines recent serious safeguarding incidents in early years settings.

While the programme has been available to view on BBC iPlayer since Monday, it is also due to air on BBC1 this evening at 9pm.

We are mindful that the contents of this programme, which looks in detail at a number of very distressing incidents of harm and abuse in early years settings, may understandably cause concern among parents and carers, and as a result, the early years alliance whom we are with and who’s policy’s and procedures we adhere to here at little Acorns has produced some guides to share with our parents , these are simple one page explainers of the key steps we take to keep children safe in terms of safe sleep practice, safeguarding training , whistleblowing and safer recruitment, also a guide on how Ofsted inspects early years settings .
information on what parents and carers should do if they have a concern about their child's care/education
And Also a simple explainer on what 'serious childcare incidents' statistics include. We are happy to answer any questions you have .

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Nottinghamshire
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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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