--- title: "Little Squirrels Play Forest Magdalen — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Little Squirrels Play Forest Magdalen, a nursery in Norwich — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Little Squirrels Play Forest Magdalen # Little Squirrels Play Forest Magdalen Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · St Pauls Community Hall, Magdalen Road, Norwich, NR3 4LN · Norfolk Number of places 47 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Norfolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Squirrels Play Forest offers natural day care nurseries across Norfolk, including Magdalen, Norwich. Catering to children from 3 months to 6 years old, the nursery is open all year round. They are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment where children can feel safe, explore, and thrive. The nursery emphasises personalised development through play, utilising open-ended resources, and is led by passionate Early Years Teachers. The approach integrates elements of Forest School and Curiosity Approach, fostering creativity, learning, and fun in a warm and nurturing atmosphere. The team consists of experienced educators and those at the beginning of their childcare career, all dedicated to continuous skill development and enhancing the learning environment. They collaborate with various trusted partners, including local organisations and educational specialists, to enrich the nursery experience and ensure a supportive setting where children can flourish. Our ethos Little Squirrels Play Forest is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for children aged 3 months to 6 years. They emphasise personalised development through play, utilising open-ended resources and integrating elements of Forest School and Curiosity Approach. The nursery aims to foster creativity, learning, and fun in a warm and nurturing atmosphere, ensuring children feel safe, explore, and thrive. What it's like Children arrive happy and settle quickly, eager to explore the welcoming and nurturing environment with stimulating activities. Staff build close bonds with children through effective settling-in sessions and stay-and-play opportunities, helping them to settle swiftly. Staff use assessments effectively to identify and address any gaps in children's learning with targeted support. Nature-inspired settings Early Years Teachers Curiosity Approach Forest School Approach ## Pricing & funding 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://little-squirrels.com/?tp-testimonial=feeling-welcomed) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year Age range 3 months to 6 years old Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full Day Care, Sessional Nursery Established 2022 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Squirrels Play Forest Magdalen Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10376173 Lead inspector Louise Harris [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50276922)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714145) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-squirrels-play-forest-magdalen-nr3-4ln-2714145) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Squirrels Play Forest Magdalen Last inspected 7 April 2025 · Louise Harris Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children arrive happy and settle quickly, eager to explore the welcoming and nurturing environment with stimulating activities. Staff build close bonds with children through effective settling-in sessions and stay-and-play opportunities, helping them to settle swiftly. Staff use assessments effectively to identify and address any gaps in children's learning with targeted support. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers have created a welcoming and nurturing environment with stimulating activities. - Staff use assessments effectively to identify and address any gaps in children's learning with targeted support. - Leaders focus strongly on supporting children's emotional well-being through daily mindfulness activities. - Staff promote children's communication and language development well, using simple signing and new vocabulary. - Children access a wide range of books, with focus stories and a lending library to share books at home. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first. Areas to develop - 1 establish effective coaching methods that support staff to raise the quality of their teaching to a consistently high standard. Inspection #10376173 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50276922) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff use assessments effectively to identify any gaps in children's learning and take swift action to close these with targeted support. Outdoor space Children's physical skills improve as they learn to use tools such as knives to chop fruit and a pestle and mortar to grind ingredients. Children actively join staff as they complete daily risk assessments, learning to identify hazards and discuss how to resolve them, particularly near the swings or the firepit. Inspection history Date: April 2025 - May 2025 Good - April 2025 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Squirrels Play Forest Magdalen ### Is Little Squirrels Play Forest Magdalen Ofsted registered? ### What stands out about the nursery’s practice? ### What age children does Little Squirrels Play Forest Magdalen take? ### How is support organised for children with SEND? ### How can Little Squirrels Play Forest Magdalen be contacted? ### Which area does Little Squirrels Play Forest Magdalen serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in Norwich Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Squirrels Play Forest Magdalen. - [ Awaiting first inspection <0.2 mi ### Magdalen Gates Nursery Norwich · NR3 1NG ](/nursery/magdalen-gates-nursery-nr3-1ng-2867148) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Treehouse Children's Centre Norwich · NR3 3DN 4.4(18 reviews) ](/nursery/treehouse-children-s-centre-nr3-3dn-254328) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Muddy Puddles Nursery Norwich · NR3 2HF 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/muddy-puddles-nursery-nr3-2hf-2628544) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Chestnut @ Sewell Park Norwich · NR3 4BX ](/nursery/chestnut-sewell-park-nr3-4bx-2521152) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Chestnut Nursery Norfolk St. Giles Norwich · NR2 1LL 4.1(12 reviews) ](/nursery/chestnut-nursery-norfolk-ltd-st-giles-nr2-1ll-ey484511) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Once upon a time Nursery School Norwich · NR3 4HA ](/nursery/once-upon-a-time-nursery-school-nr3-4ha-ey477479) [See all nurseries in Norwich →](/search?q=Norwich) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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