# Squirrels Pre-School CIO

Squirrels Pre-School CIO is a full-day nursery at Hales Drive, CANTERBURY, CT2 7AB, in Hales Place, Kent. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-pre-school-cio-ey549510  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hales Drive, CANTERBURY, CT2 7AB
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01227 766537
- Website: http://www.squirrelspreschoolcanterbury.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY549510

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 December 2023, 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/EY549510

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2017 (Reference EY549510). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549510)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549510)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549510)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hales Drive, CANTERBURY, CT2 7AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.291579,1.078633

- Station: Canterbury West, 0.5 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Beverley Meadow, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Hawe Close Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Kingsmead Recreation Ground, 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 Kent there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (January 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Stephen's Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Edmund's School Canterbury |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Parkside Community Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| The Canterbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-canterbury-ey333589) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bluebells Kindergarten Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebells-kindergarten-canterbury-2900126) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Oaks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oaks-nursery-2592876) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lilliput Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliput-pre-school-ey398179) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Canterbury Day Nursery, Holiday Playscheme and ASC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-day-nursery-holiday-playscheme-and-asc-127078) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bovan Creek](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bovan-creek-2725661) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Squirrels Pre-School CIO's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Squirrels Pre-School CIO Good at its inspection on 8 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Squirrels Pre-School CIO take?

Squirrels Pre-School CIO is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Squirrels Pre-School CIO?

Canterbury West is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Squirrels Pre-School CIO?

You can call 01227 766537 and visit www.squirrelspreschoolcanterbury.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549510)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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