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Squirrels Day Nursery in Hatfield

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Hatfield Community Free School, Briars Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8ES · Hertfordshire
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Squirrels Day Nursery, located in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, is a highly-rated childcare setting that operates as a full-day care facility. Registered in 2012, it provides outstanding early years education for children aged 0 to 4.

The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, with brief closures for bank holidays, two weeks in August, and two weeks over Christmas. The dedicated team of 13 childcare staff, including six with Level 3 or higher early years qualifications, ensures a stimulating and supportive environment for up to 50 children.

With a strong focus on communication and language development, the nursery incorporates various techniques, including Makaton and British Sign Language, to foster effective self-expression. " Squirrels Day Nursery provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children, making quality childcare accessible to many families.

What it's like

Children relish their time in this superb learning environment, where they are extremely happy and exude self-esteem and confidence. They are excited and eager to show visitors what they are doing, and are highly motivated to learn. Babies are very settled, confident, and at ease, benefiting from exceptional relationships with the staff in their room.

Outstanding provisionExceptional relationshipsStrong communication focusEffective safeguardingStimulating environment

Key facts

Opening hours

8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Squirrels Day Nursery

Last inspected 27 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children relish their time in this superb learning environment, where they are extremely happy and exude self-esteem and confidence. They are excited and eager to show visitors what they are doing, and are highly motivated to learn. Babies are very settled, confident, and at ease, benefiting from exceptional relationships with the staff in their room.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are extremely happy, self-esteemed, and confident in this superb learning environment, eager to show visitors what they are doing.
  • Children are highly motivated to learn, with even the youngest engaged in exciting and stimulating activities.
  • Babies are very settled, confident, and at ease, benefiting from exceptional relationships with staff and a stimulating environment designed for all ages.
  • Communication and language are taught exceptionally well to children of all ages, with staff using techniques like repetition, Makaton, and British Sign Language.
  • Staff expertly manage children's behaviour in a calm and sensitive manner, supporting emotional development and turn-taking.
  • The manager and staff are extremely passionate about their roles, encouraging imaginative play and incorporating new language and mathematical concepts.
  • Leaders and managers provide parents with abundant information and resources, offering workshops and support to enhance children's learning at home.
Inspection #10276608 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is exceptional. Staff are proactive in seeking specialist advice and support for children and their families. The nursery provides a sensory area adapted to individual needs and targeted interventions for gaps in learning.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from excellent opportunities to engage in physical activities, indoors and outdoors, with non-walking babies particularly enjoying purposeful and exciting activities in the garden area, such as searching for items in the sand.

EAL / language support

Support for children who speak English as an additional language is exceptional. Staff are proactive in seeking specialist advice and support for children and their families, and teach babies sign language to aid communication.

Parent Reviews of Squirrels Day Nursery

5.0
(1)
Jig Thakkar
9 years ago

Really good nursery with great caring staff

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Inspection history

Date: March 2013

  • March 2023Outstanding
  • July 2017Outstanding
  • April 2015Good
  • April 2014Requires improvement
  • March 2013Good

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