# Squirrels Nursery Squirrels Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Acorn Centre, 3 The Kestrels, Eagle Avenue, Waterlooville, PO8 9GX, in Wecock, Hampshire. It is registered for 68 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Squirrels Nursery Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-nursery-ey471265 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: The Acorn Centre, 3 The Kestrels, Eagle Avenue, Waterlooville, PO8 9GX - Registered places: 68 - Phone: 023 9226 3270 - Website: http://www.squirrelsnurseryltd.co.uk/ - Run by: [Squirrels Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/squirrels-nursery-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY471265 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 22 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Needs attention | | Children's welfare and well-being | Needs attention | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471265 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2013 (Reference EY471265). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471265) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471265) - Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471265) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 October 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/149274) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: The Acorn Centre, 3 The Kestrels, Eagle Avenue, Waterlooville, PO8 9GX Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.901032,-1.031007 - 5 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Catherington Park, 0.2 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Hampshire 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 - Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Rachel Madocks School | | 2–19 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Woodcroft Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) | | 0.3 miles | | Hart Plain Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | Hart Plain Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) | | 0.7 miles | | Padnell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | | 0.9 miles | | Padnell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | | 0.9 miles | | Jubilee School | | 5–16 | | | 1.0 miles | | Queen's Inclosure Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | | 1.2 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Woodcroft Pre School and Wrap around care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodcroft-pre-school-and-wrap-around-care-ey339593) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Hart Plain Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hart-plain-church-pre-school-110111) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Hart Plain Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hart-plain-daycare-2659838) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Queenswood Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queenswood-lodge-2610385) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Padnell Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/padnell-pre-school-ey437909) | Good | | | 0.9 miles | | [Poppins Preschool and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppins-preschool-and-nursery-2745202) | Report card Nov 2025 | | | 0.9 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Squirrels Nursery's Ofsted rating? Squirrels Nursery was inspected on 22 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 Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Squirrels Nursery take? Squirrels Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time. ### Who runs Squirrels Nursery? Squirrels Nursery is run by Squirrels Nursery Limited, which runs 3 nurseries. ### How do I contact Squirrels Nursery? You can call 023 9226 3270 and visit www.squirrelsnurseryltd.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471265) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Squirrels+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJvdsOT4tDdEgRgN4jwEvCMIo) - 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.