🌿 Welcome to Little Squirrels Play Forest – Castle Quarter! 🌿

Step into the magical world of our Castle Quarter setting with this short video tour! Nestled in the heart of the city, our nursery is a calm and nurturing woodland-inspired space where children are free to explore, play, and grow. From cosy corners to creative play zones and our nature-filled outdoor areas, every part of our setting is designed to spark curiosity and support early learning through adventure. Press play to see what makes Little Squirrels Play Forest – Castle Quarter such a special place for little learners!

“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.”

Natalie H.

“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”

Jon & Carly W.

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Meet the Manager 

Hello my name is Charlotte!

I am the Setting Manager here at Little Squirrels Play Forest. I have worked at little squirrels for almost many years now and love working here because I am passionate about supporting children in their early years to learn and grow into their own unique, amazing characters. I love that Little Squirrels Play Forest puts the child at the centre of everything we do and values children’s individual learning journeys, offering a homely, open-ended and nurturing environment for children to explore their interests. I feel so lucky to be a part of this special life stage. I love learning about child development and through my time at little squirrels I have been supported to complete my Childhood and Youth studies degree as well as my training to become an Early Years Teacher.

In my spare time I enjoy baking yummy treats for my friends and family and going on adventures with my partner to explore new places around the UK. I also have a Crazy cockapoo called Daisy. I love to teach her new tricks, take her for muddy walks and of course snuggle up on the sofa to watch a good film (especially a cheesy Christmas film!). I look forward to meeting you and getting to know you too!

Meet the Team

At Little Squirrels Play Forest, our passionate and dedicated team is at the heart of everything we do. Each member brings warmth, experience, and a love for early years education, creating a safe and inspiring environment for children to learn and grow. From our nurturing key workers to our playful practitioners and supportive leadership team, we’re all here to help your little ones thrive through nature, curiosity, and connection. Get to know the friendly faces who make our nursery such a special place! 🌿

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Wise Owls and Foxes Room
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