Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn)

About this day nursery

Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn), registered in 2003, operates as a childcare on non-domestic premises setting and proudly holds an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The nursery is located at Oak Tree Children's Centre, Holwell Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, Hertfordshire, AL7 3RP.

It employs 23 staff members, with 12 holding early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including two with early years professional status. The nursery caters to children aged 0 to 4, with a capacity for 86 children and 123 children on roll.

It operates from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks of the year, providing full day care. Squirrels Nurseries offers government-funded places for all eligible children.

The setting is highly regarded by parents for its precise knowledge of children and its supportive networks. Leaders and staff foster exceptional working relationships, collaborating closely with a maintained nursery school to assess progress and plan future learning.

This ensures all children make excellent progress from their starting points, embracing new stages of learning with confidence and swift transitions.

What it's like

Children of all ages flourish in this vibrant environment. Leaders and staff construct and deliver a curriculum that provides children with an abundance of opportunities to support their future learning. Babies develop their physical skills and curiosity, exploring sensory and climbing equipment. Older children learn to manage risks and take turns exploring their vast and interesting garden. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure right from the beginning of their journey.