# Squirrel's Den Daycare Squirrel's Den Daycare is a sessional pre-school at Barnham Community Hall, Yapton Road, Barnham, Bognor Regis, PO22 0AY, in Barnham, West Sussex. It is registered for 45 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-den-daycare-2757571 Last checked 30 June 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Barnham Community Hall, Yapton Road, Barnham, Bognor Regis, PO22 0AY - Registered places: 45 - Ofsted URN: 2757571 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 21 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | | Achievement | Needs attention | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Needs attention | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2757571 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2023 (Reference 2757571). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2757571) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2757571) - Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2757571) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Barnham Community Hall, Yapton Road, Barnham, Bognor Regis, PO22 0AY Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.828717,-0.634866 - Station: Barnham, 0.3 miles - 4 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Murrell's Field, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Farnhurst Play Area, 0.3 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 West Sussex there are about 2.7 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 ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Barnham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | Yapton CE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) | | 1.0 miles | | Eastergate CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) | | 1.4 miles | | Walberton & Binsted CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | | 1.4 miles | | Aldingbourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) | | 1.6 miles | | St Philip Howard Catholic School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (April 2026) | | 0.6 miles | | Ormiston Six Villages Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (November 2022) | | 1.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Potter's House Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/potters-house-preschool-2634340) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Yapton Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yapton-community-pre-school-ey343682) | Good | | | 1.0 miles | | [Blossom and Bloom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-and-bloom-day-nursery-2699855) | Good | | | 1.2 miles | | [Community Playcentre @ Walberton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/community-playcentre-walberton-ey496233) | Good | | | 1.3 miles | | [Hopscotch Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-pre-school-113532) | Good | | | 1.7 miles | | [Hopscotch Fontwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-fontwell-2808585) | | | | 1.9 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Squirrel's Den Daycare's Ofsted rating? Squirrel's Den Daycare was inspected on 21 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Squirrel's Den Daycare take? Squirrel's Den Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Squirrel's Den Daycare? Barnham is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2757571) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.