# Squirrels Preschool

Squirrels Preschool is a sessional pre-school at West Totton Centre, Hazel Farm Road, Totton, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 8WU, in Ashurst Bridge, Hampshire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-preschool-511345  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: West Totton Centre, Hazel Farm Road, Totton, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 8WU
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 023 8086 2266
- Website: http://squirrelspreschool.weebly.com/
- Ofsted URN: 511345

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 June 2024, 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/16/511345

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1993 (Reference 511345). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511345)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511345)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511345)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 March 2014). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/644366)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: West Totton Centre, Hazel Farm Road, Totton, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 8WU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.916821,-1.514058

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ball Flume Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hanger Farm Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Myrtle Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Wood Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Abbotswood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Forest Park School |  | 2–19 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Lydlynch Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Oakfield Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Calmore Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Calmore Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pinecones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pinecones-day-nursery-2776740) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Lydlynch Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lydlynch-preschool-ey309670) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Caterpillars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterpillars-pre-school-110465) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ashurst Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashurst-pre-school-ey273607) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Testwood Baptist Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/testwood-baptist-church-pre-school-109825) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Fun Box Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fun-box-day-nursery-ey480297) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Squirrels Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Squirrels Preschool Good at its inspection on 25 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Squirrels Preschool take?

Squirrels Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Squirrels Preschool?

Totton is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Squirrels Preschool?

You can call 023 8086 2266 and visit squirrelspreschool.weebly.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511345)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Squirrels+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJfawyqfWJc0gRGCVrjts8JVQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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