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Fabulous Reviews & Ratings for Little Acorns Nursery, Padiham

Parent feedback is one of the best ways for parents to gauge the quality of childcare provision when selecting a nursery for their child. Getting the choice right is incredibly important too; after all, it’s a major part of setting up children’s learning and development foundations. With that in mind, have you ever checked out the reviews, ratings and testimonials for Little Acorns Nursery, Padiham? If not, take a look below. We highlight some of the wonderful feedback received from parents of children under our care. It’s full of 5-star ratings and glowing comments and, needless to say, staff at Little Acorns Nursery are delighted! We’d like to thank each and every parent who has left such positive feedback; it’s hugely appreciated. When such positive feedback arrives, it makes our day, so a big ‘thank you’ goes out to all our parent reviewers. Take a look at some of the wonderful things parents past and present have said about Little Acorns Nursery below.

31 March 2025/by Mark

Activities for Children, Birds, Children, Nature Activities

Simple Bird Feeders – A Fun & Worthwhile Activity for Children

One fantastic way to encourage children to connect with nature from an early age is by making homemade bird feeders. It’s a hugely popular activity amongst children of all ages, so today’s post is all about how to get started with your child. Although bird feeders can be made at any time of the year, the activity is perfectly suited to the winter and early spring. At this time, wild birds like robins, blackbirds, doves, and sparrows are really struggling to find food. And, with World Wildlife Day arriving in the first week of March, it’s very timely. Take a look!

28 February 2025/by Mark

Why Every Child Should Learn to Play a Musical Instrument

Activities for Children, Children, Early Years Education, Learning & Development, Parenting, Playing Musical Instruments, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Under-fives

Why Every Child Should Learn a Musical Instrument

Even the youngest children seem to have an affinity towards playing a musical instrument. Put any child in front of a piano, guitar, or drum, or hand them a tambourine or shaker and they’ll immediately engage in generating sound and rhythm. It seems to be instinctive and children find music-making almost compelling — and great fun to boot. What’s more, children seem naturally keen to become better at playing instruments and, in time, to be able to play a recognisable tune. With that being the case, it’s often very easy to encourage them to take lessons, whether formally or informally, often leading to a lifelong vocational skill. What many parents may not know, however, is just how beneficial learning to play musical instruments is to little ones. Indeed, learning to play benefits them in often profound ways and that’s what we take a look at in today’s post.

29 January 2025/by Mark

Babies, Children, Health & Well-being, Lancashire, Learning & Development, Padiham, Parenting, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Toothbrushing, Under-fives

Toothbrushing for Under-5s — Let’s Get Lancashire Brushing!

Today we bring you a guide to toothbrushing for under-fives, inspired by children at Little Acorns Nursery taking part in Lancashire’s Let’s Get Lancashire Brushing campaign. An initiative of Lancashire County Council Public Health, the programme is designed to educate and encourage young children, including toddlers, to brush teeth for 2 minutes twice a day using age-appropriate toothpaste. What’s more, their message is that it’s never too young to begin and can even start before the first tooth has surfaced. At Little Acorns Nursery, the programme is supervised by staff and is intended to take place in tandem with toothbrushing at home — it does not replace it. Nursery staff guide children to establish a positive and proactive routine around toothbrushing, to foster good habits around oral hygiene, and thereby minimise tooth decay and problems associated with it. Read on to learn more.

31 December 2024/by Mark

Children, Early Years Education, Education, Parenting, Preschoolers, Primary School, Reception Year, Under-fives

The Essential Guide to Primary School Applications

Parents of 3- and 4-year-olds have limited time in which to apply for a school place for their child. Primary school applications need to be received by mid-January at the latest, which is earlier than for secondary schools. And, for parents who are deferring a child’s school start until they’re five, don’t be fooled into thinking you have more time for your application — you simply don’t! In today’s Essential Guide to Primary School Applications we outline the key dates, rules, and advice to help parents submit applications on time, increase chances of receiving an offer for a preferred school, and avoid disappointment.

30 November 2024/by Mark

Babies, BB12, Childcare, Childcare Funding, Children, Early Years Education, Lancashire, Learning & Development, Nurseries, Nursery, Padiham, Preschoolers, Preschools, Toddlers, Under-fives

Free Childcare for Working Families in Padiham (Including for Babies 9m+)

Today, we remind Padiham families that Little Acorns Nursery supports the new — free — childcare scheme for eligible children including babies as young as just 9 months of age. Although it’s available only to eligible working families, the bar to entry is fairly low. The childcare funding is therefore attainable for many families. This free childcare is not just limited to babies either and, what’s more, it’s due to become even more generous from September 2025. In our guide below we’ll outline who is eligible, how much childcare funding they can access, how many childcare hours that equates to, and what the eligibility criteria are. If you’re the parent of a baby, toddler, or child up to three years old, this is for you.

31 October 2024/by Mark

Activities for Children, Activities for Kids, Children, Halloween Activities, Padiham, Parenting, Preschoolers, Under-fives

Fun Halloween Activities for Under-5s

Let’s get ready for some fun Halloween activities for our under-5s — as well as for older children. Children of all ages are naturally drawn to the unique imagery, fun activities, and spookiness of Halloween.

Halloween arrives on the 31st of October each year. Although its original roots were tied to ancient festivals including the celebration of All Hallows’ Eve, it’s generally celebrated simply as a fun night for children nowadays. With that in mind, today’s post is designed to give children’s parents or carers some great ideas for Halloween activities for little ones. These are great opportunities not only for fun but also for getting creative and socialising — great activities to stimulate young minds and grow skills.

30 September 2024/by Mark

Children, Early Years Education, Education, Learning & Development, Nursery, Parenting, Preschoolers, Preschools, Toddlers, Under-fives

The Power of Parental Involvement in Children’s Education

There is one thing that parents can do to profoundly benefit children of any age and that is to be involved in their education. Many studies have indeed concluded that parental involvement in a child’s education has immense positive benefits for the child. What’s more, those benefits are long-term and far-reaching in their impact. Findings and statistics show that parental involvement in a child’s education supercharges the child’s success every step of the way. That series of boosts seems to snowball from nursery and preschool, through primary, junior school, secondary education, and higher education, right into adulthood. Such are the positive effects of a parent’s involvement that the benefits even extend to better career opportunities and higher earning potential once children become adults. Let’s explore, therefore, what we mean by ‘parental involvement in a child’s education’ and look in more detail at some of the key benefits to children.

30 August 2024/by Mark

The Incredible Power of Reading With Children Under 5

Activities for Children, Children, Early Years Education, Learning & Development, Parenting, Preschoolers, Reading, Toddlers, Under-fives

The Incredible Power of Reading With Under-5s

Parents and caregivers have a simple yet incredibly powerful tool at their disposal to significantly boost the education of children under five: reading with them. In study after study, this simple activity has been shown to transform a child’s early years of education, giving children short-, medium-, and long-term benefits that even extend into adulthood. With that in mind, we take a look today at the many benefits and incredible power of reading with children, especially those under five.

30 July 2024/by Mark

Activities for Children, Butterflies, Children, Early Years Education, Learning & Development, Nature, Nature Activities

Little Citizen Scientists Wanted for the Big Butterfly Count

Calling all little citizen scientists — we need your help — and parents too! During part of July and early August the Big Butterfly Count takes place across the UK and the more children and families that take part, the better. All it needs to take is 15 minutes and taking part will help butterflies, daytime-flying moths and the conservation of nature and biodiversity in general. What’s more, it’s a free, enjoyable, educational, and hugely worthwhile activity for children and families to take part in. In today’s post, we’ll tell you everything you need to know in order to take part in 2024’s Big Butterfly Count. Little citizen scientists: get ready!

30 June 2024/by Mark

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Fabulous Reviews & Ratings for Little Acorns Nursery, Padiham

Simple Bird Feeders – A Fun & Worthwhile Activity for Children

Why Every Child Should Learn a Musical Instrument

Toothbrushing for Under-5s — Let’s Get Lancashire Brushing!

The Essential Guide to Primary School Applications

Free Childcare for Working Families in Padiham (Including for Babies 9m+)

Fun Halloween Activities for Under-5s

The Power of Parental Involvement in Children’s Education

The Incredible Power of Reading With Under-5s

Little Citizen Scientists Wanted for the Big Butterfly Count

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