Alderton Acorns Pre-school Toddler and Baby Groups
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Tewkesbury for children from birth to 8+, open 09:00 to 15:00, 4 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in March 2024. Open since 1994, with 24 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Gloucestershire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Gloucestershire from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
GL20 8NTWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 20 March 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Staff welcome the children into this warm and friendly pre-school. They work hard to form strong relationships with the children and families in their care. Children show that they feel safe and secure as they freely explore the well-organised and stimulating environment. They seek out their friends and key people to invite them into their play. Staff offer children lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to boost their confidence and self-esteem.
The manager and her team have clear expectations for children's learning. They focus on promoting children's personal, social, and emotional development, which prepares them for later life. Staff teach children how to manage their feelings and behaviours. At circle time, the children talk about the different emotions and how they are feeling that day. They begin to develop empathy and an understanding of the emotions of others. Children behave and play well together. For example, they line up by the slide and patiently wait their turn. Staff encourage the children to use their manners and listen to one another. They give gentle reminders to reinforce the rules and boundaries of the setting. Children develop strong social skills and form new friendships.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- challenge older children's knowledge and understanding, particularly around mathematical concepts, such as quantity, comparing, and simple calculations n ensure that staff use the correct pronunciation and extend children's vocabulary to enhance their language further.
- 20 March 2024Good
- 25 April 2018Good
- 18 March 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Alderton Acorns Pre-school Toddler and Baby Groups
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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