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Squirrels Childrens Day Nursery # Squirrels Childrens Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2023) · Former Baptist Church, Green Street, Manchester, M24 2HL · Rochdale Number of places 93 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2023 Local authority Rochdale About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Squirrels Children's Day Nursery, located in Middleton, Manchester, offers high-quality childcare for children aged three months to four years. Established in March 2008, the nursery is housed in a carefully converted Grade II listed Baptist Church, providing a unique and nurturing environment. Open 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Squirrels emphasises the importance of a secure, safe, and happy childhood as a foundation for future development, building its entire approach around this principle. The nursery provides a variety of session options, including full day, manager's special, and half-day morning and afternoon sessions, with meals included in the session fees. They also offer funded-only sessions and flexible options to combine funding with private sessions for eligible children. The dedicated management team is committed to making positive changes and ensuring all children receive the same level of education, with no extra charges for extracurricular activities or event days. Our ethos At Squirrels we understand that a child’s experience in their early years has a major impact on their future life. A secure, safe and happy childhood is important and it provides the foundation for children to make the most of their abilities and talents as they grow up. We value this and build our whole approach around it. What it's like The dedicated manager and deputy manager have worked tirelessly to address the weaknesses raised at the previous inspection, resulting in great improvement. Children quickly develop close bonds with staff, separating from parents with ease and being ready to learn. Staff are good role models with high expectations for behaviour, leading to children being kind, courteous and respectful. High-quality childcare Grade II listed building Flexible session options Funded sessions available ## Pricing & funding This nursery offers full day, managers special, morning, and afternoon sessions, with a discounted rate available for full-time attendance. Standard session fees generally include meals, though separate individual and daily consumable charges are applicable for certain packages. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Full day sessions include all meals. - Managers Special sessions include a hot lunch and tea. - Morning sessions include breakfast and lunch; afternoon sessions include tea. - No extra charges are applied for extracurricular activities or event days. ## Key facts Food Meals are inclusive in full day, manager's special, and morning sessions. Afternoon sessions include tea. Consumable charges apply for snacks and individual meals if not included in the session. Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7:30am until 6:00pm for 51 weeks of the year. Age range 3 months to 4 years old Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Squirrels Childrens Day Nursery Inspection date Aug 2023 Inspection no. 10283819 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50228294)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499184) 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 ](http://www.squirrelsmiddleton.co.uk/) Former Baptist Church, Green Street, Manchester, M24 2HL Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7:30am until 6:00pm for 51 weeks of the year. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=squirrels-children-day-nursery-middleton-m24-2hu-ey499184) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Squirrels Childrens Day Nursery Last inspected 23 August 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 The dedicated manager and deputy manager have worked tirelessly to address the weaknesses raised at the previous inspection, resulting in great improvement. Children quickly develop close bonds with staff, separating from parents with ease and being ready to learn. Staff are good role models with high expectations for behaviour, leading to children being kind, courteous and respectful. Inspector highlights - The dedicated manager and deputy manager have worked tirelessly to address the weaknesses raised at the previous inspection. - Staff implement a balanced and sequenced curriculum across all rooms in the setting. - Staff quickly identify children who may need extra support. - Partnerships with parents are a real strength of the setting. - The manager has taken steps to train all staff in child protection and safeguarding. Areas to develop - 1 continue to embed the new arrangements for staff coaching and supervision to help staff raise the quality of their education practice to consistently high levels across the team - 2 provide more opportunities for children to have a go at tasks and extend their critical thinking skills even further. Inspection #10283819 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50228294) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents comment that they are 'amazed' with leaders' and staff's efforts to ensure consistent improvements in the setting. > they say that staff go 'above and beyond' for them and their children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff quickly identify children who may need extra support. The special educational needs coordinator supports staff to design and implement targeted learning plans to help children catch up to their peers. Outdoor space Staff plan fun and exciting environments, both indoors and outdoors. Toddlers excitedly dig and scoop soil as they fill containers in the mud kitchen. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023 Date: July 2017 - August 2023 Good - March 2023 Inadequate - July 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Squirrels Childrens Day Nursery ### What is Squirrels Childrens Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### What are the fees for Squirrels Childrens Day Nursery? ### Does Squirrels Childrens Day Nursery accept funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for Squirrels Childrens Day Nursery? ### What age range does Squirrels Childrens Day Nursery cater for? ### When was Squirrels Childrens Day Nursery established? ### Does Squirrels Childrens Day Nursery provide meals? ### What is the contact information for Squirrels Childrens Day Nursery? ## About the setting Squirrels Children Day Nursery, Middleton re-registered in 2016. The nursery opens from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and one week at Christmas. The nursery employs 14 members of staff, 12 of whom hold an early years qualification at level 2 and above. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY499184 Registered person Squirrels Middleton Ltd Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Inadequate ## Nearby day nurseries in Manchester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Squirrels Childrens Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Middleton Nursery School Manchester · M24 2DP ](/nursery/middleton-nursery-school-m24-2dp-ey482324) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Twinkle Toes Nursery Middleton · M24 2RJ ](/nursery/twinkle-toes-nursery-m24-2rj-2616760) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Kids Planet School House Manchester · M24 6DU 4.7(55 reviews) ](/nursery/fisherfield-childcare-m24-6du-ey500833) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Boarshaw Day Nursery Middleton, Manchester · M24 2PB 4.6(8 reviews) ](/nursery/boarshaw-private-day-nursery-m24-2pb-ey336875) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Kirkway Nursery Middleton · M24 1FL ](/nursery/kirkway-nursery-m24-1fl-ey469046) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.6 mi ### Bee's Knees Nursery and Pre-School Manchester · M24 2QA 4.7(13 reviews) ](/nursery/bee-s-knees-nursery-and-pre-school-m24-2qa-2790291) [See all nurseries in Manchester →](/search?q=Manchester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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