# The Squirrels Childcare Centre Ltd

The Squirrels Childcare Centre Ltd is a full-day nursery at 49 Toronto Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0PD, in Bispham, Blackpool. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.2 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-squirrels-childcare-centre-ltd-ey498819  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 49 Toronto Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0PD
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 01253 592813
- Ofsted URN: EY498819

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 August 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/EY498819

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY498819). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498819)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498819)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498819)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/141606)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 49 Toronto Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0PD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.845865,-3.031537

- Station: Layton (Lancs), 0.7 miles
- Station: Cavendish Road (Blackpool Tramway), 0.9 miles
- Station: Bispham (Blackpool Tramway), 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Moor Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Corrib Road Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Old Bispham Library Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Park: Devonshire Road Rock Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Blackpool there are about 3.9 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: 3.2 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (February 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Unity Academy Blackpool | All-through | 2–16 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Kincraig Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Westcliff Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Highfurlong School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Layton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (Concerns) (July 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pebbles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pebbles-day-nursery-ey476891) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Chelsea Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chelsea-kindergarten-2775123) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St Bernadette's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-bernadettes-pre-school-ey258888) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Giraffes at Bispham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-giraffes-at-bispham-2855761) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kincraig Ducklings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kincraig-ducklings-nursery-ey543069) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Treetops Childrens Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-childrens-nursery-ltd-ey362290) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Squirrels Childcare Centre Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Squirrels Childcare Centre Ltd Good at its inspection on 13 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Squirrels Childcare Centre Ltd take?

The Squirrels Childcare Centre Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Squirrels Childcare Centre Ltd?

Layton (Lancs) is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Squirrels Childcare Centre Ltd?

You can call 01253 592813.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498819)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Squirrels+Childcare+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJCQ8ms2hDe0gRvGn_AttHjXc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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