Big trees grow from little oaks
Rosa Delgado opened Little Oaks in 2008 in a converted farmhouse with eleven children, one sandpit and a firm belief that childhood should not be rushed.
Eighteen years of muddy knees
Today we care for 96 children in four rooms, but the farmhouse kitchen is still the heart of the place. We have grown slowly on purpose — keeping groups small, teachers for the long haul and families at the centre.
Three promises to every family
Childhood is not a race
We protect long, uninterrupted play. Readiness grows from confidence, not flashcards.
Every child is known
Key teachers, small groups and learning journals that read like a love letter to your child.
Families are partners
Open doors, daily updates, termly meetings and a parent café every Friday morning.
The grown-ups
Twenty-four qualified educators, a chef, a garden lead and a very patient office manager.
Rosa Delgado
Founder & director22 years in early years; still the best at puddle jumping.
Ben Okafor
Acorns lead teacherBA Early Childhood; turns every question into a project.
Hana Sato
Seedlings leadInfant specialist and lullaby collector.
Lucy Park
Garden & forest leadForest School Level 3; knows every worm by name.
In their words
Our daughter cried the first morning and now cries when it's time to leave. The daily photos and notes make us feel part of her day.
The Acorns teachers knew exactly how to stretch our son. He started kindergarten reading simple words and bursting with confidence.
Real food, real mud and genuinely kind people. It feels like a big family that happens to be brilliant at early learning.
Come and see us in action
Tours run Tuesday to Thursday, take about 45 minutes and little ones are very welcome to come along and play.