# Squirrels Day Nurseries (Hemel) Ltd

Squirrels Day Nurseries (Hemel) Ltd is a full-day nursery at Jupiter Community Free School, Jupiter Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5NT, in Highfield, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-day-nurseries-hemel-ltd-ey492557  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Jupiter Community Free School, Jupiter Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5NT
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01442 263921
- Website: http://www.squirrelsnurseries.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY492557

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492557

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2015 (Reference EY492557). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492557)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492557)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492557)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1517479)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Jupiter Community Free School, Jupiter Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5NT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.763949,-0.454789

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Keen Fields, 0.3 miles
- Park: Randall Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Yewtree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hammond Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hobletts Manor Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Aycliffe Drive Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| George Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Broadfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jack in the Box at Yewtree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-at-yewtree-2694265) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Bees Knees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bees-knees-day-nursery-129334) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Aycliffe Drive Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aycliffe-drive-pre-school-cio-2598621) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Flower Pots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-2567933) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Oaks Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-ey392996) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Barnabas Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-barnabas-pre-school-129390) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Squirrels Day Nurseries (Hemel) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Squirrels Day Nurseries (Hemel) Ltd Good at its inspection on 5 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Squirrels Day Nurseries (Hemel) Ltd take?

Squirrels Day Nurseries (Hemel) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Squirrels Day Nurseries (Hemel) Ltd?

You can call 01442 263921 and visit www.squirrelsnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492557)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Squirrels+Nurseries&query_place_id=ChIJX5gCB0tBdkgRL3F22_eitWE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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