Opening hours
8:00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday 49 weeks of the year
Little Scarecrows
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2023)
Number of places
17 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Kent
About this day nursery
Little Scarecrows Nursery School, situated in Ramsgate, offers a warm and nurturing family-run environment amidst farms and open fields, providing children aged one year to school age with a delightful and enriching start to their educational journey. The day nursery operates 49 weeks a year, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
With a focus on making learning an enjoyable experience, Little Scarecrows implements the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and 'in the moment teaching' to cater to each child's individual social, physical, and emotional needs. The thoughtfully designed environment encourages children to self-select resources while also engaging in adult-led activities, fostering a holistic approach to development.
The day nursery prides itself on its dedicated and long-standing staff, recruited for their expertise, commitment, and passion for childcare, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and positive atmosphere. Little Scarecrows also actively supports sustainable development goals, having received bronze and silver awards through the Green Flag Eco-Schools initiative, and encourages parental involvement in these efforts.
They also accept government funding for early education, making quality childcare accessible to more families.
Our ethos
The ethos of Little Scarecrows aims to provide a warm, caring, and family environment for children, focusing on making learning fun and engaging. They prioritise building trusting relationships with parents and creating a secure, stimulating place for children to grow, guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and a natural, holistic approach to learning. The nursery is also committed to sustainable development and environmental awareness.
What it's like
Staff provide a stimulating and exciting environment where children quickly settle and form close, nurturing bonds with staff, helping them feel safe and secure. Children are highly motivated, engrossed in activities, and are well prepared to move on to school as confident, inquisitive learners.
Family-runSemi-rural environmentSustainable development focusExperienced, long-standing staff
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (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.
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Age range
one year - school age
Term time / All Year
All Year
Registered with Ofsted
1993
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Scarecrows
Last inspected 28 February 2023 · Nina Harvey
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Staff provide a stimulating and exciting environment where children quickly settle and form close, nurturing bonds with staff, helping them feel safe and secure. Children are highly motivated, engrossed in activities, and are well prepared to move on to school as confident, inquisitive learners.
Inspector highlights
- Stimulating, inclusive and nurturing environment where children flourish
- Ambitious, well-planned curriculum that builds on prior knowledge
- High-quality interactions and language-rich environment supporting speech and learning
- Effective use of additional funding to target needs, including speech and language
- Strong leadership and ongoing evaluation supporting professional development
Inspection #10276375 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
They are aware of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and make every effort to ensure they make excellent progress. Leaders make effective use of additional funding to target specific needs, including speech and language development.
Outdoor space
Younger children count the bubbles as they chase and pop them in the garden. Children plant a herb garden and then relish making magic herb potions.
Google Reviews of Little Scarecrows
5.0
(1 Google review)
Kristina Walker
2 years ago
I used Little Scarecrows for my child from 2 until she started school and was extremely happy with the service. There is lots for the little ones to do and explore and the staff are friendly and professional.
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Inspection history
Date: April 2007
- April 2023Outstanding
- February 2023Outstanding
- August 2017Good
- July 2017Good
- June 2015Good
- May 2015Good
- July 2012Good
- June 2012Good
- March 2008Requires improvement
- April 2007Inadequate
Frequently asked about Little Scarecrows
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