Opening hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00 - 17:00
Little Owls Scunthorpe
Ofsted: Strong standard·
5.0(1 Google review)
·Side By Side, South Leys Campus, Scunthorpe, DN17 2JL · North Lincolnshire
Number of places
70 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
North Lincolnshire
About this day nursery
Little Owls Scunthorpe Ltd, registered with Ofsted in 2023, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Scunthorpe, catering to children aged 0-4 years. The day nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, providing a stimulating and inclusive environment.
Leaders and staff uphold high expectations for children's behaviour, fostering independence and self-awareness through consistent routines and positive role modelling. The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), ensuring children build upon their individual starting points.
The setting prioritises children's wellbeing through regular dance and physical activities, alongside nutritious snacks and healthy eating role play. Little Owls Scunthorpe Ltd meticulously supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring prompt and tailored assistance for their development.
The experienced and well-qualified leadership team has strategically reviewed all aspects of the provision, creating a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere where children are well-prepared for their next stage in learning, including starting school.
Our ethos
At Little Owls Nursery, we believe every child deserves a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment to learn and grow. Our dedicated team is passionate about providing a warm, caring space where children feel confident, valued, and free to explore. We follow a play-based, child-centred approach that encourages curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Our mission is to create a welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe, respected, and inspired to explore, supporting individual development—socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually through play, discovery, and positive relationships.
What it's like
Children are very happy throughout their time in this stimulating and constantly developing nursery. They make progress from their individual starting points in all areas of learning. Overall, children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.
Strong leadershipInclusive environmentPositive behaviourWellbeing focused
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Waitlist
When the application is received (extra weight is given to those who have been on the waiting list the longest)
Age range
4 months to 11 years
Registered with Ofsted
2023
Ofsted Inspection — new report card
Strong standard
Last inspected Jan 2026
Grade summary
Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.
Category grades
AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted report for Little Owls Scunthorpe
Last inspected 27 January 2026 · Andrew Clark
What it's like to attend
Children are very happy throughout their time in this stimulating and constantly developing nursery. They make progress from their individual starting points in all areas of learning. Overall, children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and staff have high expectations for children's positive behaviour and attitudes throughout the nursery.
- Strong use of routines and rewards to help children achieve independence and self-awareness.
- Children's wellbeing is systematically enriched through regular dance and other physical activities.
- Leaders have strategically reviewed all aspects of the provision to make sure that the environment supports a fully inclusive setting.
- The experienced and well-qualified leadership team has focused on creating a strongly inclusive, caring and engaging environment.
Areas to develop
- 1Leaders should focus sharply on the improvements planned to support newer members of staff, so high-quality teaching practice is fully embedded to continually enrich children's learning experiences and accelerate their progress.
Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The support and care all children receive, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, is built on accurate assessments of their wellbeing needs. Leaders ensure that the children's key workers and other staff receive carefully matched training to understand and support those who need additional help.
Outdoor space
Older children at Little Owls Scunthorpe Ltd have the opportunity to engage in sensory play outdoors, taking turns to mix and stir sensory play buns.
Google Reviews of Little Owls Scunthorpe
5.0
(1 Google review)
Agnieszka
2 years ago
My son love this place and ladies
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Inspection history
Most recent inspection
27 January 2026
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
View full Ofsted reportFrequently asked about Little Owls Scunthorpe
About the setting
Little Owls Scunthorpe Ltd was registered on 03/08/2023. It is a childcare on non-domestic premises setting located at Side By Side, South Leys Campus, Enderby Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2JL. It operates Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00. The registered person is Little Owls (Scunthorpe) Limited.
- URN
- 2747050
- Registered person
- Little Owls (Scunthorpe) Limited
- Day care type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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