Squirrels Pre-School & Daycare food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Havant
Squirrels Pre-School & Daycare holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Acorn Centre 3 The Kestrels Eagle Avenue, Waterlooville, PO8 9GX
How it compares in Havant
That puts Squirrels Pre-School & Daycare among the 782 places in Havant holding top marks, 91% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 782 | 91% | ← Squirrels Pre-School & Daycare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 188 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Squirrels Pre-School & Daycare none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Squirrels Pre-School & Daycare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bere Clinic School/college/university | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Active8 Minds Woodcroft Holiday Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Cleverchefs @ Woodcroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Hart Plain Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Hart Plain Church Pre-School & Daycare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bayith House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2018 |
| Bayith Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Cowplain Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Squirrels Pre-School & Daycare
What is Squirrels Pre-School & Daycare's food hygiene rating?
Squirrels Pre-School & Daycare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 2 October 2018.
Is Squirrels Pre-School & Daycare safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Squirrels Pre-School & Daycare last inspected?
Squirrels Pre-School & Daycare was last inspected on 2 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havant Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Squirrels Pre-School & Daycare?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Squirrels Pre-School & Daycare compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Squirrels Pre-School & Daycare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Squirrels Pre-School & Daycare and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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