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Squirrels Nursery

Ofsted: Expected standard·
4.7(3 parent reviews) ·The Acorn Centre, 3 The Kestrels, Waterlooville, PO8 9GX · Hampshire
Number of places
68 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2026
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Squirrels Nursery, located in Waterlooville, PO8 9GX, is a childcare setting for children aged 0–8 years. The nursery received a 'Good' overall rating at its latest Ofsted inspection on 24/01/2023.

Following a period where concerns were raised, the nursery has actively addressed the identified issues, leading to significant improvements. These include strengthening their key person system, enhancing settling-in support for children, and creating more effective planning for children's care and learning.

Additionally, the management of incidents has been improved through better reporting procedures for accidents and injuries. This demonstrates the nursery's commitment to continuous improvement and providing a safe, nurturing, and well-managed environment for all children.

What it's like

Following concerns and a subsequent regulatory telephone call, the nursery has taken action to address identified issues. Children now benefit from a strengthened key person system, improved settling-in support, and more effective planning for their care and learning. The management of incidents has also been enhanced through better reporting procedures.

Strengthened key person systemImproved settling-in supportEffective planning for careEnhanced incident management
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Expected standard

Last inspected Apr 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesNeeds attention
Children's welfare and wellbeingNeeds attention
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 8
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Squirrels Nursery

Last inspected 22 April 2026

Actions the provider must take

  • Strengthen arrangements for the key person system
  • Improve the settling-in support for children
  • Improve the effectiveness of the planning for children's care and learning
  • Improve reporting procedures of accidents and injuries and management oversight of all incidents

What it's like to attend

Following concerns and a subsequent regulatory telephone call, the nursery has taken action to address identified issues. Children now benefit from a strengthened key person system, improved settling-in support, and more effective planning for their care and learning. The management of incidents has also been enhanced through better reporting procedures.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider has taken steps to strengthen the arrangements for the key person system.
  • The provider has taken steps to improve the settling-in support for children.
  • The provider has taken steps to improve the effectiveness of the planning for children's care and learning.
  • The provider has made changes to the reporting procedures of accidents and injuries, improving the management oversight of all incidents.
Inspection #10275405 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Parent Reviews of Squirrels Nursery

4.7
(3)
Aimee Jeffery
5 months ago

Both my girls attend this nursery and From the very first day, the team created such a warm and nurturing environment that they have settled in record time, it really has a truly homely feel, with a strong focus on play that encourages curiosity, confidence, and joy. The smaller setting means every child is known and cared for individually, which has made such a difference to my daughters happiness and development. It’s lovely to find a preschool that balances professionalism with such genuine care, i feel incredibly lucky to have found this wonderful place and are very happy here. Highly recommend!

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Kerry Langrish
8 years ago

Excellent nursery, my son has come on leaps and bounds being here from 6 months old, all the staff are very delightful, friendly and are really passionate about their jobs. Well done ladies

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Inspection history

Date: January 2014

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • February 2023Good
  • January 2023Good
  • March 2018Outstanding
  • February 2018Outstanding
  • February 2014Good
  • January 2014Good

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