Squirrel Lodge Nursery

My son had a wonderful time at squirrel lodge. He loves being outside so having the outdoor space and the Forrest school was perfect for him. The staff are friendly and welcoming and they really helped him settle in quickly. They always have lots of time to talk to parents at pick up to tell you about your childs day at nursery and answer any questions which was all reassuring. My son is now at school but he still talks fondly of his time at Squirrel Lodge.
Feb 4th, 2023

This is a lovely nursery in the heart of Sittingbourne. I have been their artist in residence for the past three years and it has been the most enjoyable time for me. They run the so called Reggio Emilia approach, an art based educational approach supporting creativity and child led activities. The practitioners are all qualified and full of enthusiasm. Children are always fully involved and they easily reach their full potential by the time they leave for school.
Apr 7th, 2020

Friendly, caring staff and very nice place to be . Our daughter loves going there.
Apr 3rd, 2020

My granddaughter is and has been attending Squirrel Lodge for the past two years. She always loves going there and is well looked after by the kind and professional staff. Her sister will definately be going there after Christmas as well.
Dec 5th, 2019

Squirrel Lodge is a wonderful nursery! My four year old daughter has been attending for two years and loves her time there. The nursery itself is so inviting for children as it is one main room with little areas for art, exploration, role play, rest, reading, sensory activities, etc. These areas are handmade by the staff with a lot of thought and enthusiasm. They are also changed regularly to match any particular interests of the children or to create a suitable space for children with additional needs. They can play outside in the garden any time during the day and regardless of the weather - it has a mud kitchen, bug house, art installations made by the children, etc. The Forest School is a brilliant addition to the nursery's ethos of learning through free play and child-led exploration. My daughter has loved being entrusted with open fires, building dens/swings/balance beams, digging for treasure with metal detectors and trowels, etc. All the staff members are clearly very passionate about their roles and enjoy working at Squirrel Lodge. Their enthusiasm is reflected by the children who are always happily engaged with their chosen activities or being read to when I arrive to drop off/collect my daughter. My younger daughter will be starting in January despite me being at home, as we know how much she will benefit from some time there. She is not yet two but already wanders off to play and doesn't want to leave(!) which is testament to the nursery's homely and happy environment.
May 2nd, 2020