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The Squirrels Childcare Centre # The Squirrels Childcare Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2024) · 3.0 (10 Google reviews) · 49 Toronto Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0PD · Blackpool Number of places 54 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2024 Local authority Blackpool About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Squirrels Childcare Centre Ltd, registered with Ofsted in 2016, provides a stimulating environment for children aged 0 to 4 years. The day nursery operates all year round, from Monday to Friday, 7:30am until 6pm. Achieving a Good rating from Ofsted on its latest inspection in August 2024, the day nursery is described by inspectors as bright and busy, where children are happy and feel safe and secure. Babies benefit from nurturing relationships with their key staff, fostering strong attachments that boost confidence and self-esteem across all age groups. The dedicated staff act as good role models, ensuring children understand expectations and learn about daily routines and key life skills through engaging activities like mealtimes. The Squirrels Childcare Centre Ltd has high aspirations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The staff's commitment to supporting children with specific needs ensures all children make good progress in their learning and development. They collaborate closely with outside agencies for timely and appropriate support, using thorough monitoring and assessment to identify and address any developmental gaps early. The nursery also excels in its outdoor provision, having enhanced outdoor areas and enabling free-flow play between indoor and outdoor spaces, catering to children who thrive in outdoor learning. Children's physical development is well promoted, with activities tailored to support both fine and gross motor skills, from babies crawling and climbing to older children operating water pumps. This ensures a well-rounded curriculum that sparks a love for learning and supports excellent progress across all areas. What it's like Children are happy and feel safe and secure at the bright and busy nursery. Babies benefit from nurturing and warm relationships with their key staff. Children form strong attachments with staff, boosting their confidence and self-esteem. Staff are good role models and children understand their expectations. Good Ofsted rating Enhanced outdoor areas Strong SEND support Promotes physical development Focus on early maths skills Nurturing environment ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round from 7:30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2016 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Squirrels Childcare Centre Last inspected 13 August 2024 · Amy Johnson Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are happy and feel safe and secure at the bright and busy nursery. Babies benefit from nurturing and warm relationships with their key staff. Children form strong attachments with staff, boosting their confidence and self-esteem. Staff are good role models and children understand their expectations. Inspector highlights - The provider has a vision for the nursery and is committed to enhancing the environment and training staff to provide high-quality care and education for children. - Children's physical development is well promoted. - Staff understand how to sequence children's skill development. - Staff promote children's mathematics skill well. - Staff support children with SEND and those in receipt of additional funding particularly well. Areas to develop - 1 build on staff's confidence in their interactions with children to raise the quality of education even further. Inspection #10351032 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50256942) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Squirrels Childcare Centre Inspection date Aug 2024 Inspection no. 10351032 Lead inspector Amy Johnson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50256942)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498819) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 49 Toronto Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0PD Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round from 7:30am until 6pm. ## Explore day nurseries near Blackpool - [Day nurseries in Blackpool](/search?q=Blackpool) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-squirrels-childcare-centre-ltd-fy2-0pd-ey498819) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have high aspirations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff's dedication to supporting children with specific needs means that all children make good progress in their learning and development. Staff work closely with outside agencies to access timely and appropriate support. Staff's thorough monitoring and assessment of children's progress supports early intervention to narrow any gaps in children's learning and development. Outdoor space Staff plan the environment well, with children's needs and learning styles in mind. For instance, staff have enhanced outdoor areas and enabled more free-flow play between indoor and outside to support children who favour outdoor learning. ## Google Reviews of The Squirrels Childcare Centre 3.0 (10 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIYu1dpfUdaaGLq0ToEoIKmR95dMv3H3cAkchlzKUYdCsGupw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) liz hurst 7 years ago Caring and hard working staff who worked tirelessly to help my son come out of his shell. Cannot praise them enough. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBZ0tPYWxnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b4368b3260f09:0x778d47db02ff69bc) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJR9nlQ_Vf7B0HKLFe2ImSwwXvcvcBDv48eEnS9lCEbzA915hM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Catherine Dawson a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tsQmRXY3dYMmt0WHpsbVRHTmFla05ZVlZCT1ZtYxAB!2m1!1s0x487b4368b3260f09:0x778d47db02ff69bc) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLWum5jKN2qJu-4K8Zdk4HYa7gIQXBlaf979TG6XyEP-tT84w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Samantha Holmes a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VKUGRrcEQ2dTZLb2xBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b4368b3260f09:0x778d47db02ff69bc) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJuKuEMICh6JQr5zbPmbBvtHSdUdxfN2uDokqPuN1pp4UqnqQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Naomi Jones a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNvd1pUQWR3EAE!2m1!1s0x487b4368b3260f09:0x778d47db02ff69bc) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL_90T8YSk8m2fONV1K6zRiwaiJyUki3HYdI6rs0-fkzbv4Sw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Yasmin Cox a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURJdFBUX0pREAE!2m1!1s0x487b4368b3260f09:0x778d47db02ff69bc) Reviews from Google for The Squirrels Childcare Centre. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8614620668203329980&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 13 August 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50256942) ## Frequently asked about The Squirrels Childcare Centre ### What ages of children does The Squirrels Childcare Centre Ltd look after? ### How does The Squirrels Childcare Centre Ltd support children with SEND? ### What stands out about the quality of care at The Squirrels Childcare Centre Ltd? ### When is The Squirrels Childcare Centre Ltd open? ## About the setting The Squirrels Childcare Centre Ltd registered in 2016 and is located in Bispham, Blackpool. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff. Of these, the manager holds an early years qualification at level 6, the deputy manager at level 5, six members of staff at level 3 and one at level 2. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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