- 2 years 9 months – 5 years
- Key person
- Free flow inside and out play areas
- More structured day
- Focus on independence
- Computer use (no internet access)
What’s included in our nursery costs?
Little acorn guardian angels
In the pre-school room new children are given an extra helping hand by Little Acorn’s 4 guardian angels – the 4 eldest children. The guardian angels help newer children to settle in and find their way.
Open 7:30 – to 6pm
Breakfast before 8am. Cooked lunch, afternoon tea, snacks.
Nursery children – birth up to 4.5 years
Holiday club – From 5 years and up – whole day during term time
Safe and secure
- CCTV cameras operational
- Staff are DBS checked
- Password system for unfamiliar faces collecting kids
- Staff have a 6 months induction allowing plenty of time to settle-in
- Open door policy on toilets
- No mobile phones
- Glass panels for total visibility
- Daily records
Half day sessions:
Monday – Friday subject to availability
8am – 1pm or 1pm – 6pm
£41.25 per half day
£8.00 Hourly rate
Additional Charges
Breakfast = £1.95
Lunch = £3.85
High Tea = £2.55
Hourly Rate = £8.00
Consumables = £3.45
Full day care:
Monday – Friday
7:30am – 6pm
All children’s fees are now:
£64.50 per day
£8.00 Hourly rate
Additional Charges
Breakfast = £1.95
Lunch = £3.85
High Tea = £2.55
Hourly Rate = £8.00
Consumables = £3.45
How much will I pay?
9 out of 10 families are eligible for some financial assistance through the new Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit schemes. The amount you receive will depend on your circumstances. Have a look at our useful extras page for more information.
Little Acorns also accepts company childcare vouchers. If your workplace uses a different scheme talk to us – we’re likely to accept those too!
Government Funded sessions
Government funded playgroup sessions (9am-12pm/1pm-4pm) for children over 3 years (subject to availability)
Government funded playgroup sessions (9am-12pm/12noon-3pm/9am-3pm) Government funded playgroup sessions times for children over 3 years (subject to availability). Lunch fees apply.
Little Acorns in Eastleigh and Hedge End are an approved 2 year old Early Years Education funding provider (please call for more information).
Government funded playgroup sessions for children eligible for 2 year old offer (subject to availability)
Hourly rate £5.25 for children not yet eligible for funding who want to attend playgroup sessions.