Quality of education
Outstanding
Day Nursery
Squirrels Nursery, Hatfield
Hatfield Community Free School, Briars Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8ES·Hertfordshire council·Ofsted URN: EY450036
Full day care
Day Nursery
3 months to 5 years
50 places
12 childcare staff
Registered 8 Oct 2012
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
FMS Inspection Score
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Elite
10/10
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Squirrels Nursery, Hatfield is an Ofsted-registered nursery in Welwyn Hatfield. The current provider data lists 50 places. Its current FMS Inspection Score is 10/10 (Elite).
Opening Hours
- Fri
- 08:00-18:00
- Mon
- 08:00-18:00
- Tue
- 08:00-18:00
- Thu
- 08:00-18:00
- Wed
- 08:00-18:00
- Opening schedule
- Open all year
- Full days
- Available
- Half-day sessions
- Offered
Closed: Bank Holidays
Contact Information
Get in touch with the nursery directly
Hatfield Community Free School, Briars Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8ES
Manager
Paige Kimble (Manager)
Owner
Squirrels Nurseries Ltd
Ofsted Inspection
Inspection outcome and judgement breakdown
10/10
FMS Inspection Score
Elite
Based on 4 subcategory ratings
Official Ofsted Grade
Outstanding
Inspected: 27 March 2023
Safeguarding: Yes
Inspection History
27 Mar 2023|Most recent full inspection|Outstanding
25 Jul 2017|Previous full inspection|Outstanding
27 Apr 2015|Earlier full inspection|Good
Inspection Judgements
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Outstanding
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