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Squirrels Day Nursery # Squirrels Day Nursery in Hatfield Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2023) · 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 - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 provision Exceptional relationships Strong communication focus Effective safeguarding Stimulating 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50215369) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Squirrels Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10276608 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50215369)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450036) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=squirrels-day-nursery-al10-8es-ey450036) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVg4zgNWgnbQT1Sf4rPx17rLWBwLmnefFUa-5OE4rCh-TH6buP20g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Jig Thakkar 9 years ago Really good nursery with great caring staff [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnOXJlOWlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48763c8437ecbef5:0xda7236abbbecf724) Reviews from Google for Squirrels Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15740703758833481508&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2013 - March 2023 Outstanding - July 2017 Outstanding - April 2015 Good - April 2014 Requires improvement - March 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Squirrels Day Nursery ### Whereabouts is Squirrels Day Nursery? ### What are the opening hours at Squirrels Day Nursery? ### How does Squirrels Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### What outdoor space does Squirrels Day Nursery have? ### How is English as an additional language supported at Squirrels Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hatfield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Squirrels Day Nursery. - [ Provider closed 0.2 mi ### Southfield School Hatfield · AL10 8NN ](/nursery/southfield-school-al10-8nn-ey480307) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Safari Stars Nursery Hatfield · AL10 9RQ 5.0(16 reviews) ](/nursery/safari-stars-nursery-al10-9rq-2674616) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Apple Daycare (Oxlease House) Hatfield · AL10 8TJ ](/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### University Day Nursery Hatfield · AL10 9AB ](/nursery/university-day-nursery-al10-9ab-ey378136) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.8 mi ### Footsteps 123 Hatfield · AL10 8HR 4.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/footsteps-123-ltd-al10-8hr-2755737) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Howe Dell Day Care Hertfordshire · AL10 9AH ](/nursery/howe-dell-day-care-al10-9ah-ey361200) [See all nurseries in Hatfield →](/search?q=Hatfield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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