We have raised over £190,000 to provide our children and staff with the best facilities we could. As the building was designed by the parents and staff especially for the children we have been able to incorporate little details which make a big different to the children’s experience with us.

Our bright playroom is loved by the staff and children alike – it faces south and east and allows plenty of natural light into it. The room is large enough to be zoned into different areas without restricting the children in any way.

The toilets are at child’s height, with low level cubicles providing them with some privacy whilst allowing staff to supervise. The small basins have just one tap with blended hot and cold water to keep the children safe.

Our fully fitted kitchen is dual purpose; it is used by the staff but the children also have their cookery sessions on the run of low level worktop, especially cut down to size. The kitchen appliances have been carefully chosen with safety in mind: a high level oven and induction hob which cannot switch on unless there is a pan placed on it keep the children safe.

Our entrance hall is large to allow parents and siblings to wait in comfort at the beginning and the end of sessions. There is plenty of information available to have a look at and noticeboards keep parents up to date on everything that is going on.

Helmdon Acorns Pre-School would like to thank the following local authorities, organisations, companies and individuals without whom this building would not have been possible.

Support has been given by grants, cash/ product donations, supply of goods at reduced prices, and discounted labour rates:

Aragon Housing

For precious time freely given:

Huw Davies, Lorraine Martin, Simon Martin
Steve Wheeler, Craig Owen, Keith Howard
Andrew Hart, Robert Dillon, John Wilson, John Plunkett
Danny Moody, Richard Chamberlayne, Gareth Dean, Toby Ballantine

Acorns Committee Members and Staff