Our Nurseries
Four exciting day care nurseries located in Norwich, Gorleston, and Great Yarmouth. Are you seeking a nurturing home away from home for your little one? A place where they can thrive in a loving environment, benefiting from personalized development tailored to their unique needs? Look no further! At Little Squirrels Play Forest, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional nursery experience led by passionate Early Years Teachers, with a strong emphasis on learning through play using open-ended resources. We create a warm-hearted atmosphere where children not only feel safe and loved but also developmentally thrive, be creative, and most importantly, have fun. Our engaging, natural teacher-led nurseries cater to children aged 3 months to 6 years old and are open all year round. Join us at Little Squirrels Play Forest, where every day is an adventure filled with laughter, creativity, and endless possibilities!
Our Trusted Partners
At Little Squirrels Play Forest, we believe in the power of collaboration. We’re proud to work alongside a range of trusted partners who support and enrich our nurseries – from local organisations and educational specialists to health and wellbeing professionals. Together, we help create a nurturing, inspiring environment where children can thrive. 🌿🤝
What we have achieved
9
Years nurturing little minds
50
passionate and experienced educators
4
unique, nature-inspired settings
Meet Our Teachers
We have a dedicated staff team who provide a safe, secure and caring environment for all of the children attending Little Squirrels. Our wonderful staff are highly skilled educators who are committed to continuously developing their skills and the nursery environment to give your children the best learning outcomes. We are proud of our diverse staff team which ranges from those at the exciting beginning of their childcare career journey through a mentored apprenticeship and those vastly experienced teachers whose love and passion continue to grow.
Our Gallery
Explore Our Nursery Photo Gallery. Take a peek into life at Little Squirrels Play Forest! Our photo gallery captures the joy, curiosity, and adventure that fill each day at our nurseries. From muddy boots and sandy toes to creative play and cosy story time, these snapshots showcase the magic of early years in our natural, nurturing environments. 🌿
"Thank you so much for taking such good care of my child. He has loved nursery so much because of the work you all put in".
Thank you all for the support, the kindness, all the fun times and cuddles from the last years. Thank all of you for being such an awesome team and lovely people.
“Thank you so much for making my child's time at nursery so enjoyable. Thank you for helping him learn, comforting him and making him feel safe and happy".
“Staff know children well and use a range of assessment methods to understand their current development and skills. They use this knowledge to tailor their ambitious curriculum to children's unique needs and promote their progress. Staff support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is particularly strong. They develop close partnerships with parents and other professionals to create clear support plans and ensure children's needs are met to a high standard.”
"Thank you for everything you have done for him over this year. He has had the best time at nursery and we will look back on his time with so much happiness. You have been a massive part of his story".
Thank you for always supporting and believing in my child, she has absolutely adored being at nursery and exploring with you all.
"It was always so reassuring leaving my child with such a lovely team who we trust would look after our child as if he was their own, staff have all played a part in shaping our child into the happy, confident and outgoing little boy he is. The building Blocks he has learnt here have given him a solid foundation to take the next steps into school."
“We wanted to say a huge thank you for taking such good care of Ava and for making Little Squirrels such an inclusive and accepting environment for her to come in to. When we were looking for a nursery 2 years ago it was made clear where Ava wasn’t wanted but you didn’t bat an eyelid and made us feel welcome and that Ava would be a valued and wanted addition to your nursery. For that we will be eternally grateful”
“The knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff give children practical and emotional support. They promote children's thinking by sharing information and posing carefully considered questions.”
I just have no words to express our gratitude. We will remember you all when we remember Brody's beautiful early years. You made a second home for Brody and just saw him for who he was beyond his diagnosis and accepted him for the unique little boy who he is. I feel so grateful we had you and your support in navigating life after the Dx process and giving Brody the freedom to explore without judgement or trying to make him conform to a world he cannot understand. Thank you for seeing him and caring for him in the way...
Little Squirrels News
Stay up to date with all the latest from our nurseries in the Little Squirrels News section! From exciting events and seasonal activities to important updates and playful learning highlights, this is where we share what we’ve been up to. Take a look behind the scenes and celebrate the adventures, milestones, and magic happening across all our settings! 🌿✨
A sneak peak at our Yarmouth nursery
🌿 Welcome to Little Squirrels Play Forest - Great Yarmouth! 🌿 Take a peek inside our Great Yarmouth nursery with...
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A sneak peak at our Gorleston nursery
🌿 Welcome to Little Squirrels Play Forest - Seagulls! 🌿 Discover the wonder of our Seagulls setting in this short...
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A sneak peak at our Magdalen nursery
🌿 Welcome to Little Squirrels Play Forest - Magdalen! 🌿 Come and explore the warm, welcoming world of our Magdalen...
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