We celebrate each child as an individual and pride ourselves on tailoring a unique learning journey for each of them. Our highly qualified staff are committed to creating an environment that is safe, nurturing, and empowers children to learn.

Find out more about how your children learns at Acorns

Set in the heart of Helmdon, surrounded by rolling countryside and farmland, Helmdon Acorns is a bespoke, purpose-built preschool that is registered to accept children from the age of 2 until they start primary school.

We are registered with OFSTED and received ‘Good’ in all areas at our last inspection in February 2024. You can read our latest inspection report here.

Please note on the 2nd of September 2024, our charity status was changed to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). This change required a new Ofsted registration number and certificate. https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2801292

Care – backed by credibility

Helmdon Acorns is registered with the Charities Commission and is overseen by a management committee that is made up of parent volunteers. Our registered charity number is 1035898.

Our aims, for your child

  • To cater for the needs of each individual child and to encourage their particular strengths
  • For the child to become increasingly independent, confident, able to take risks and make considered choices
  • To develop warm and secure relationships with adults and peers while encouraging respect for others – be caring and thoughtful
  • To be able to communicate their needs to others
  • To develop a positive approach to the acquisition of new skills that will provide a good foundation for future learning
  • To build an effective two-way partnership between home and pre-school