# Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn)

Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn) is a full-day nursery at Oak Tree Children's Centre, Holwell Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 3RP, in Woodhall, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 86 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-nurseries-welwyn-ey276945  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Oak Tree Children's Centre, Holwell Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 3RP
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 86
- Phone: 01707 391797
- Website: https://squirrelsnurseries.co.uk/nurseries/squirrels-nursery-welwyn-garden-city-wgc/
- Ofsted URN: EY276945

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 23 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY276945

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2003 (Reference EY276945). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY276945)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY276945)
- Registered places: 86 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY276945)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1770569)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Oak Tree Children's Centre, Holwell Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 3RP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.793955,-0.196177

- Station: Welwyn Garden City, 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Mirage Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Holwell Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Peartree Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Creswick Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (December 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Panshanger Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Applecroft School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Tulips Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tulips-day-nursery-ey491553) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Creswick Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creswick-pre-school-ey543468) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Whanau Day Nursery Welwyn GC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whanau-day-nursery-welwyn-gc-ey466391) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Parkway Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkway-pre-school-2499844) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Attimore Barn Nursery & Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/attimore-barn-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-2694845) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Carter's Sunflowers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carters-sunflowers-2809650) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn)'s opening hours?

Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn) opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn) Outstanding at its inspection on 23 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn) take?

Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn) is registered with Ofsted for up to 86 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn)?

Welwyn Garden City is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn)?

You can call 01707 391797 and visit squirrelsnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY276945)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Squirrels+Nursery+Welwyn&query_place_id=ChIJgVKJ0jY7dkgRgkaC38pffME)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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