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Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn) # Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jul 2025) · 4.5 (6 parent reviews) · Oak Tree Children's Centre, Holwell Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 3RP · Hertfordshire Number of places 86 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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. Curious learners Strong communication Exceptional partnerships Outstanding provision Skilled staff ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm Term time / All Year Mixed Established 2003 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn) Last inspected 23 July 2025 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend 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. Inspector highlights - Children are exceptionally curious because staff encourage them to explore their thoughts and provide activities and resources that promote their critical thinking skills. - Children are exceptionally skilled communicators. - Partnerships with parents are exceptional. All parents praise leaders and staff about their precise knowledge of children. - Leaders and staff develop incredibly close and respectful working relationships with staff at the partner maintained nursery school with whom they share responsibility for children's care. - Children demonstrate perseverance and resilience when faced with challenges. - Leaders are committed to enhancing practice with exceptional levels of reflection and evaluation. - All children look forward to their next stage of learning, embracing these changes with confidence and enthusiasm. Inspection #10399768 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284628) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn) Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10399768 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284628)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY276945) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=squirrels-nurseries-welwyn-al7-3rp-ey276945) ## Parent Reviews of Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn) 4.5 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJIyWY3SK8xu-NlGMTLuGdtCDsNKL1DvRLU-cRNa1cSsrOJ9A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Michelle Turner 8 years ago Exceptional nursery! Staff and facilities are beyond words can describe. The best of Welwyn garden city. Highly recommend [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRLVotekpnEAE!2m1!1s0x48763b36d2895281:0xc17c5fcadf824682) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXMhqOG_oPqOoNn7yJud8RoZDbCVCAh2lRcNcM_5lAfcKZPXEyR=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Charlie Pemble 4 years ago Wonderful nursery with such caring staff. Really appreciate all the work they do 😊 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHdHZDcHNBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48763b36d2895281:0xc17c5fcadf824682) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKk8q_b5IAuxmtTwLDtmu8p6LaAyOG1DDVCFRIvZqTWKvIg6w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Jinaa Shah 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSeTQ2cEdBEAE!2m1!1s0x48763b36d2895281:0xc17c5fcadf824682) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ1pNoxyVnHJFwsqWsacc5_q6a7UCC9XtXpFoORRXL3YZ3Vlw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Cally Emery 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnOE5pTHNnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48763b36d2895281:0xc17c5fcadf824682) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIrXWlYhaHRxyfrEEZiBHMAA_ERCK_ZmfgvZYCouYlC2D0I7A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Olha Hadmash 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3MDV6cXd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48763b36d2895281:0xc17c5fcadf824682) Reviews from Google for Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn). 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