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The staff are; attentive, caring, compassionate & supportive. Each and every staff member are very professional & it shows through how they care & help each individual child. My son for sure has enjoyed each & every single day he has attended, they all know each child’s needs & desires. 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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Little Squirrels - Community Nursery # Little Squirrels - Community Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · 3.0 (6 parent reviews) · Froebel House, 100 Granby Street, Plymouth, PL1 4BN · Plymouth Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Plymouth About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Squirrels Community Nursery, located in Devonport, Plymouth, provides childcare for children aged 9 months to 5 years. The nursery operates year-round, with opening hours from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9 am to 12:45 pm on Fridays. Situated conveniently next to Devonport park and close to the Torpoint ferry and major bus routes, it offers easy access for families. The nursery caters to different age groups with a dedicated baby room for 9-month to 2-year-olds, a toddler room for 2 to 3-year-olds, and a pre-school room for 3 to 5-year-olds. They actively support various government funding schemes to help parents with childcare costs and encourage prospective families to visit the nursery by booking an appointment. What it's like Children are happy and enjoy their time at the nursery. They arrive full of excitement, and staff warmly welcome them with smiles. Children thrive from close attachments with kind staff and feel valued, showing a sense of security and belonging due to the strong bonds staff form with them. Accepts government funding Located next to park Year-round operation ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.k3y.org.uk/funding) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Thursday: 9am-5pm, Friday: 9am-12:45pm Session types baby room (9 months-2 years), toddler room (2-3 years), pre-school room (3-5 years) Age range 9 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Squirrels - Community Nursery Last inspected 12 January 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are happy and enjoy their time at the nursery. They arrive full of excitement, and staff warmly welcome them with smiles. Children thrive from close attachments with kind staff and feel valued, showing a sense of security and belonging due to the strong bonds staff form with them. Inspector highlights - Children are supported to behave well and learn about the effects of their actions on others. - The manager and staff create an ambitious curriculum based on precise assessments of the children. - Staff develop children's independence well by teaching simple skills such as putting on coats and pouring drinks. - The manager and staff work hard to provide cultural experiences that disadvantaged children may not encounter outside the nursery. - The nursery focuses on promoting a love of reading and offers a home library and invites parents to reading sessions. Areas to develop - 1 provide consistent support for children who speak English as an additional language so they have more opportunities to practise their developing speech and language skills - 2 make better use of questions so that older children are encouraged to think and give more detailed responses, to further develop their communication skills. Inspection #10264256 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50207872) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Squirrels - Community Nursery Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10264256 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50207872)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498093) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.k3y.org.uk/little-squirrels-1) Froebel House, 100 Granby Street, Plymouth, PL1 4BN Opening hours Monday to Thursday: 9am-5pm, Friday: 9am-12:45pm [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-4.17528/50.37473/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Plymouth - [Day nurseries in Plymouth](/search?q=Plymouth) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-squirrels-community-nursery-pl1-4bn-ey498093) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Overall, the manager and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. They identify gaps in children's learning and development and put interventions in place. They use additional funding effectively to meet the learning and development needs of the children. Outdoor space Children are keen to play outside. This promotes their muscle development, and they benefit from the fresh air. They enjoy playing games alongside adults and their friends, such as skittles and throwing beanbags into hoops. EAL / language support On occasion, staff miss opportunities to progress the speech of children who speak English as an additional language, which means their progress is not as rapid as it could be. ## Parent Reviews of Little Squirrels - Community Nursery 3.0 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW1vrIcHd-zQ1vB1D3Z3c9BwJyq-2rBYel1GVp3FoPM1rJNS-Tq=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Paige Floyd 5 years ago Great nursery with great staff. The staff are; attentive, caring, compassionate & supportive. Each and every staff member are very professional & it shows through how they care & help each individual child. My son for sure has enjoyed each & every single day he has attended, they all know each child’s needs & desires. I could not recommend them enough. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURjaXRTb0FREAE!2m1!1s0x486c936d7d7c1735:0x99390b7c80a0a306) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIcqrFFCf9o6Vlvx8i8178P6gUysnXs3pkGh10dQDN7OPZPdA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rosie Ahm 2 years ago viewed the setting, certainly a very basic environment, the nursary was very cold, very dark, outdoor area was very poor and basic. not a preferred place for my child. not recommended. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqOHM3anlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x486c936d7d7c1735:0x99390b7c80a0a306) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK0lllZxFZJXCSmTwM0kcZfl6J0RVduG17y8Gql7jos1rEC4A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) j pool 4 months ago Awful place. Not enough staff for the children. DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25veGNIVTJiMjFsTFV4V2JTMUllbEJZZGs5U01tYxAB!2m1!1s0x486c936d7d7c1735:0x99390b7c80a0a306) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKi7Zh3rn8UQALtRkSmteC-T-2JKtpO0nZNQdktUbae9A6EQQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Louise Lawman 5 years ago Amaizng nursery my little boy is thriving since joining little squirrels 12 months ago. The staff are amazing and so easy to approach. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ4eTdTUF9RRRAB!2m1!1s0x486c936d7d7c1735:0x99390b7c80a0a306) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWtoySJaaBp9OeWQNSBxqizEl2Iepa3tNhN3KioyxJu5O73NR4d=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Hadia D 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURjaXFiOEtBEAE!2m1!1s0x486c936d7d7c1735:0x99390b7c80a0a306) Reviews from Google for Little Squirrels - Community Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11040868590837342982&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: June 2017 - January 2023 Good - June 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Squirrels - Community Nursery ### What are the opening hours at Little Squirrels - Community Nursery? ### What outdoor space does Little Squirrels - Community Nursery have? ### Whereabouts is Little Squirrels - Community Nursery? ## About the setting Little Squirrels - Community Nursery is part of the Keystone Nursery Group and registered in 2016. It operates in the Devonport area of Plymouth. It is open all year round, except for two weeks at Christmas. The nursery employs eight members of staff, with five holding level 3 early years qualifications and two at level 2. 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