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Squirrels Nursery (Watford Ascot)

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
·Ascot Community Free School, Ascot Road, Watford, WD18 8AD · Hertfordshire
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Squirrels Nursery (Watford Ascot) is a well-established childcare setting that registered in 2015 and operates independently within Ascot Community Free School in Watford. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, 48 weeks a year, from 8am to 6pm, providing full-day care for children aged 0 to 4.

With a total capacity of 40 places, the nursery currently serves 58 children, supported by a dedicated team of 13 staff members, 11 of whom hold early years qualifications at levels 2, 3, and 4. Ofsted's latest inspection, on March 14, 2023, rated Squirrels Nursery as 'Good' across all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

The report highlights that children are well-settled and enthusiastic explorers, fostering curiosity and independence. The nursery prioritises rich learning experiences both indoors and outdoors, focusing on individual needs and interests.

The manager and deputy are particularly ambitious, supporting staff development, which positively impacts children's outcomes. Parents frequently commend the 'amazing' staff, their supportive communication, and the notable progress their children make at the nursery.

What it's like

Children are extremely settled at the nursery and explore the environment with excitement, enjoying a rich learning experience both indoors and outdoors. They are cared for by nurturing staff who have established close bonds. Young children move around with ease, access appropriate resources, and develop skills for future learning.

Well-established settingGood Ofsted ratingSupportive staffRich learning environmentStrong parent feedback

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks a year, from 8am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Squirrels Nursery (Watford Ascot)

Last inspected 14 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are extremely settled at the nursery and explore the environment with excitement, enjoying a rich learning experience both indoors and outdoors. They are cared for by nurturing staff who have established close bonds. Young children move around with ease, access appropriate resources, and develop skills for future learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are extremely settled at the nursery and explore the environment with excitement.
  • Staff are caring, happy and nurturing, forming close bonds with children.
  • The leadership team and staff prioritise rich learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Young children move around with ease and can access appropriate resources for their developmental needs.
  • Children's communication and language development is promoted throughout the nursery.
  • The manager and her deputy are ambitious and forward thinking, with high expectations for staff and children.
  • Children benefit from a well-planned and broad curriculum.
  • Parents speak positively about the care and education, noting good progress.
  • Children are supported to learn how to maintain their own health and well-being.
  • Staff support children to become independent.
  • Staff support mathematical development.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff to take full account of all children's individual needs and abilities, particularly during group activities.
Inspection #10276442 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

When planning for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, staff provide resources like drainpipes and cars, assisting them to engage with other children.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy their time in the garden, which is an exciting and stimulating place to learn. They carefully dig in the mud to look for insects and bugs, using magnifying glasses to examine them in detail. The nursery provides children with rich learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors.

Inspection history

Date: July 2017

  • March 2023Good
  • July 2017Good

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