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Little Acorns Montessori
Bracknell
Windlesham Road, Priestwood, Bracknell
RG42 1GG
Located in a bright and welcoming space close to Bracknell town centre, Little Acorns Bracknell is a well-established nursery trusted by families throughout the wider community. With care starting from as young as 3 months in our dedicated Little Acorns Room, and continuing right through to school age in our Mighty Oaks Room, we provide a full early years journey where children can learn, grow and thrive. Our large, Montessori-inspired environment offers a spacious, nurturing setting for children as they develop and explore.
Click on the prospectus front page to learn more about what we do, including term times, fees, and our curriculum aims.
Important Update: Full Enrolment Until September 2026
We are currently full and unable to offer any spaces this academic year. From September 2026 we will have spaces available in our three year old room and from January 2027 spaces in our Baby Room. We do not currently predict we will have any available upcoming in our two year old room. You can complete the form below to be added to our waiting list, and we will contact you if a space becomes available.
If you are looking to secure a space for September 2026 onwards in our 3 year old room, January 2027 onwards in our baby room, please contact us directly to arrange a tour by emailing Charlotte@littleacornsmontessori.co.uk
We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your interest in Little Acorns, Bracknell.
Might Oaks Room - 3 Years +
In the Mighty Oaks room, we welcome children aged 3–4 years into a bright, well-resourced environment designed to support their individual learning and development. Our highly skilled and caring staff create a nurturing atmosphere where every child feels safe, valued, and confident to explore.
Children enjoy a variety of learning spaces, including Montessori-inspired focus areas, mark-making and craft zones, and small-world and role-play areas. Our staff gently support and extend children’s learning through play, helping them build skills and confidence in a natural and enjoyable way.
Each day begins with key group time, where children come together to develop their confidence, independence, and social skills. Our team supports children in expressing their needs and emotions while encouraging positive relationships and a love of learning.
In small phonics groups, children focus on Phase 1 phonics and are introduced to a Letter of the Week, helping them learn letter sounds. Mathematical skills are developed in small groups using Montessori-inspired activities, tailored to each child’s individual ability, and this approach to mathematical learning is embedded throughout the setting, so children encounter numbers, patterns, and problem-solving in a variety of everyday activities.
Following key group time, children enjoy free-flow learning, giving them the freedom to choose activities that interest them. With gentle guidance from our experienced staff, children are encouraged to follow their curiosity, take ownership of their learning, and grow in confidence as they prepare for their next steps.
Little Oaks Room - 2 Years +
Our two-year-old room is a warm and welcoming space where children can explore, play, and learn at their own pace. Our qualified and experienced staff provide attentive care, helping every child feel safe, confident, and supported.
Children enjoy a variety of activities, including construction, creative play, role play, and messy play, all designed to support the three prime areas of learning: communication and language, physical development, and personal, social and emotional development.
During free-flow play, children can explore the three-year-old room and our outdoor garden, building confidence and curiosity.
They also benefit from playing alongside older children, learning by example and developing positive relationships, helping them feel ready for the next stage of their learning journey.
Little Acorns Baby Room - 3 months +
Our Little Acorns playroom has been thoughtfully designed to provide a stimulating and safe environment for babies, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Different areas of the room encourage exploration, curiosity, and learning through child-led free play.
Children can choose from a variety of experiences, including the construction area, book corner, home corner, or soft play. We also offer daily adult-led activities, and our highly qualified and experienced staff support communication through high-quality interactions and visual aids, helping babies develop language and social skills from an early age.
Our Little Acorns follow their home routines for sleeping, feeding, and care, providing consistency and supporting smooth transitions from home to nursery.
Our garden is exclusively for Little Acorns, with a soft surface and plenty of equipment to encourage physical development, including a slide, ride-ons, and balancing activities. Babies can also enjoy digging, sand and water play, a mud kitchen, and opportunities for mark-making and exploring sounds using spoons and pans. These areas are specifically tailored to the needs of babies, providing a safe space to explore, play, and learn.
We also provide resources to support rolling, sitting, bouncing, and tummy time, and a separate sleeping room where babies can rest in comfort.
Outdoor Play
Our garden has been thoughtfully upgraded to provide a fun, safe, and stimulating outdoor environment for children. It features a soft-landing surface, a climbing frame with a slide and a fireman’s pole, perfect for developing physical skills and confidence.
Children can also enjoy a mud kitchen, sand and water play areas, and a digging area where they can explore for worms and other exciting wildlife. Our popular pirate ship encourages imaginative play and adventurous exploration.
All activities in our outdoor space are carefully planned to support each child’s next steps, engage their natural curiosity, and foster a love of learning through hands-on experiences.
Each room has its own dedicated garden spaces giving children lots to explore as the progress through the setting.
Focus Week
Each room at Little Acorns has a Focus Week, during which activities are carefully planned to support children’s next steps and individual interests. During this time, children participate in hands-on, engaging experiences designed to develop essential skills across the curriculum, including communication, physical development, and personal, social, and emotional growth.
Parents are notified in advance when Focus Week will occur for their child, and their input is valued to help staff customize activities and support each child’s learning and development. Focus Week allows our skilled staff to observe, extend learning, and provide tailored support, helping every child progress confidently while fostering a love of discovery.
Term Dates Bracknell -
2025 - 2026
AUTUMN TERM 2025 (13 WEEKS 4 days)
Inset Day: Monday September 8th 2025
Term Dates: Tuesday September 9th – Friday December 19th 2025
Half Term: October 27th - October 31st 2025
SPRING TERM 2026 (10 weeks 4 days)
Inset Day: Monday January 5th 2026
Term Dates: Tuesday January 6th – Friday 27th March 2026
Half Term: February 16th - February 20th 2026
SUMMER TERM 2026 (13 weeks 2 days)
Inset Day: Monday April 13th 2026
Term Dates: Tuesday April 14th – Wednesday July 22nd 2026
Half Term: May 25th - May 29th 2026
May Day: Monday May 4th 2026
FEES & OPENING HOURS
Lunch is 12 noon - 1:00 pm. Please supply a lunchbox for your child. If this hour falls within your funded hours then there is no charge.
Please note that we will not re-heat food but children are welcome to bring flasks and heated lunchboxes
Bracknell Campus
School hours are 08:00 am - 5:00 pm during term times only.
Non funded hours are charged at :
Children from 3 - 23 months £9 per hour
Children from 24 - 35 months £8 per hour
Children from 36 months £7.50 per hour