Squirrels Day Nursery

Nelson School, Nelson Road, Whitton, Twickenham TW2 7BU
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9.5 38 Reviews
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Care Provided by Squirrels Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Squirrels Nursery Association
  • Person in charge
  • Adella Bernard (Nursery Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Open All Year Round
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 7
  • Total Places for Children
  • 26
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 3 days between Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Squirrels Day Nursery

  • Offering a range of flexible times sessions - contact to enquire.
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Squirrels Day Nursery Reviews (38)

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9.5

Squirrels Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.549) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Squirrels Day Nursery has 38 reviews.

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Review from Kelly B (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has had an absolutely wonderful experience here. From the moment we enrolled, we've been impressed with the nurturing and supportive environment the staff provides. The team is caring, attentive, and genuinely interested in the well-being and development of each child.
The facilities are clean,
bright and well-equipped and the activities are always fun and educational. My child has made great progress in their learning and social skills, and it's clear that the staff truly go above and beyond to create a positive and safe space.

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Review from Sophie B (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has recently finished at Squirrels, we've had a very positive experience. The staff have always got a smile on their face, very caring and hardworking. He has made some lovely friendships and will miss his teachers!

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Review from Tania F (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't be happier with my daughter's experience at Squirrel's Day Nursery. My child has flourished in so many ways since starting here, both socially and developmentally. The team creates a warm, nurturing environment that encourages curiosity and learning, which has been instrumental in my child's
growth. The newly renovated facility is clean, safe, and filled with engaging age-appropriate resources. The outdoor play area is fantastic, offering plenty of space for the children to explore and burn off energy.
The app provides excellent communication with parents, and I always feel informed about my child's daily activities and progress.
I highly recommend Squirrel's Day Nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing and stimulating environment for their child. The growth and happiness I've seen in my child since joining this nursery is a testament to the exceptional care and education provided here. Thank you, Squirrel's Day, for giving my daughter such a strong start!

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are delighted with the care our child had over the years at Squirrels Nursery. When your child wants to go to nursery every day with enthusiasm, you know they love it and they are very well cared for.
I can only thank the team for making my boy so happy.

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Review from Vim S (Father of Child) published on 3 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not recommend Squirrels Day Nursery enough. From my daughter's first day, she has enjoyed every moment of the facilities, the teachers and the other children.
She has had so much fun, enjoyed the activities, the support from her teachers and the approach to all activities.
She has healthy meals/snacks
throughout the day and her well-being has been a priority.
I can't praise the nursery enough.

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Review from Milena S (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter was happy attending Squirrels! Safe, friendly environment and the children are well looked after! The most affordable nursery in the area! Highly recommend! She loves her teacher and can't wait in the morning to go and play there!

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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's a lovely nursery, the staff are great, attentive and caring. I sent my little girl here from the age of 2.5-4.5, she loved going in every day, we never had any problems or issues, a good ratio of indoor space to outdoor space.

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Review from V S (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter really liked this nursery, the teachers are very good and they learned a lot of interesting things, they always helped me. I am grateful to them for taking care of my child. Thanks Squirrels Day Nursery.

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Review from Ioana Alexandra C (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, very affordable and my daughter has had a lovely time here, creating friendships and developing interpersonal skills. The staff members work hard and the children are well looked after.

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Review from V F (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I loved this nursery because my child did, he was settled so well, he knows his teachers and shows respect to them, this makes me feel that it was my best decision to choose this nursery. I always recommend my friends to join this nursery and one of them is really happy. Thank you Nursery Manager for
your kind help, it was you who responded to my emails so well. Thank you.

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Review from Kayleigh L (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our twins have loved their time at Squirrels. We are leaving only because we are moving away. They always walk through the door in the morning excited for the day ahead. We get updates at the end of the day with pictures showing us the activities that they've been doing and how much they've eaten. The
kids always have a wide range of activities, both indoors and outdoors, that engage them with learning through play. I really feel that in the time they've been there, they have thrived and the staff have been wonderful with them. Another bonus for us is how affordable Squirrels is. The prices are incredibly competitive for the area and I was so relieved to find affordable childcare for our twins that offers such excellent care.

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Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Very unprofessional nursery, the child gets hurt, they have no idea how it happened especially for 121 child. The incident recorded a failure to report to parent. The contract agreement was broken with notice. I would not recommend this nursery to any parents. I would say stay clear for your child's
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Review from Satish K (Father of Child) published on 11 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Squirrels nursery provides the right kind of environment for children to learn and grow. Our daughter really enjoys her time at the nursery and looks forward to going back in the morning. After the change from childminder due to term time only, we were little concerned whether our daughter will settle
in the new place, but the manager and staff are genuinely interested, enquired about her/liking and then tailored to develop her interest. Very good nursery with a large outdoor area and very competitive prices!

Reply from Adella Bernard, Nursery Manager at Squirrels Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear your positive thoughts and experience with us, and it is a pleasure to be looking after your little one!


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Review from Salma H (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Squirrels Day Nursery is an environment every kid in a nursery needs to be. The manager and the teachers are all kind and lovely. My son never gets home sad from school, rather happy. Clean environment as well.

Reply from Adella Bernard, Nursery Manager at Squirrels Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear your positive thoughts and experience with us, and it is a pleasure to be looking after your little one!


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Review from Lynne H (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy with the care at Squirrels Day Nursery. The new manager has transformed the - already very good - care into outstanding. The activities and ideas that the staff provide are excellent, they all really care about the children, and our key worker is so enthusiastic and passionate about
helping our child thrive.
The manager is clearly experienced and understands what is required to create a safe and well-maintained environment for the children.
I feel this nursery offers excellent value for money, particularly given the quality and energy of the manager and her staff.

Reply from Adella Bernard, Nursery Manager at Squirrels Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear your positive thoughts and experience with us, and it is a pleasure to be looking after your little one!


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Review from Tracey B (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children love attending this nursery. The staff are so hardworking and create imaginative, educational tasks for the children to do. There is a variety of facilities and activities for the children to do, and they don’t want to leave when I pick them up.

Reply from Adella Bernard, Nursery Manager at Squirrels Day Nursery

Thank you for your recent review. We are really happy that your children have settled in so well, and it is a pleasure looking after them both. Thank you for your support.


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Review from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has recently left Squirrels to start school - but had the most amazing time here.
He was also excited to go, loved playing with his friends, and made a mess with the art supplies!
The staff are wonderful, the food is great, the nursery has loads of outside space, and it's conveniently located.
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nursery is a parent-run not-for-profit, so it's the cheapest around, and all the money is spent on supplies and caring for the children.

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Review from Alistair m (Father of Child) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a great nursery. I'm so glad we found it, and our little boy settled in and made friends with the teachers and other kids almost immediately. Having seen a few of the alternatives, Squirrels offers a much nicer environment for the kids to play and learn in with a massive outdoor area on the edge
of the playgrounds, which makes it seem even larger. The staff are amazing, work hard at providing for the kids and clearly love each and every one. Also good is the parent involvement aspect where everyone gets an actual say on how the nursery is run and operates. Do not hesitate to send your kids here.

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Review from Rachael M (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our twins have been at Squirrels for just over a year and are thoroughly enjoying it. It’s so important that they come home happy every day, and Squirrels certainly achieves that. The staff are all lovely and genuinely care for the children, and have built some great bonds with them. The nursery has
a lovely setting in the middle of a school, so feels integrated into the next stage of their learning. There is a focus on learning through play, and they do a wide variety of activities. There’s also a lovely outdoor play area with a climbing frame. Breakfast, lunch and tea are cooked and served on-site, and we always get reports it’s all been eaten up! An electronic log provides updates and photos of daily activities. Daily fees are extremely competitive for the area. I would certainly recommend Squirrels.

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Review from Katharine W (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Squirrels! My daughter settled immediately and is extremely happy; she is always excited on Sunday evening, knowing she will see all her friends the next day. I really like the fact that it is a not-for-profit nursery. It has a lovely, caring, community feel, and the staff members are very kind
and genuinely interested in each child. It really is a home from home. There is good outside space with a trampoline and other equipment, and as it is in the grounds of the school they can sometimes access the play space there during the holidays. Communication with parents is excellent; we love getting daily updates and photos through the app. The children do all sorts of engaging activities, and I know my daughter will be well prepared for reception as she tells me all about the daily routine they follow. Currently, her favourite game is playing ‘Squirrels’ and singing all the songs they use, like the ‘tidy up’ song. Plus, she loves the food! I am so glad we found this lovely place.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.549)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.549) out of 10 for Squirrels Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.549 for Squirrels Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (116 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (12 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.549

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Squirrels Day Nursery is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 26 number of registered child places is 5.2, which has been reached with 11 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Squirrels Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Squirrels Day Nursery accepts?

Squirrels Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Squirrels Day Nursery Open?

Squirrels Day Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Squirrels Day Nursery have capacity for?

Squirrels Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 26 Children.

How far is Squirrels Day Nursery to the centre of Twickenham?

1.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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