--- title: "Little Scribblers Day Nursery — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Little Scribblers Day Nursery in Bath — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Little Scribblers Day Nursery # Little Scribblers Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2023) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 21st Bath Scout Site, Charlcombe Lane, Bath, BA1 6NS · Bath and North East Somerset Number of places 16 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2023 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Scribblers Day Nursery, established in 2006, offers a year-round early years provision for children aged 1 to 4 years. The nursery was rated as 'Good' by Ofsted in its latest inspection on 14th April 2023. The curriculum at Little Scribblers focuses on fostering resilience, independence, and problem-solving skills through carefully organised 'invitations to play'. This approach encourages children's curiosity and engagement, preparing them for their next stage of development. The nursery maintains strong links with parents and external professionals to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that those receiving funding benefit from enhanced provisions tailored to their needs. Particularly noteworthy is the nursery's commitment to outdoor learning, having remained an outdoor setting since the COVID-19 pandemic. Children enjoy developing their physical skills on a gentle slope within the outdoor area, alongside activities like balance bicycles and scooters. Staff are highly skilled in facilitating high-quality interactions that support children's communication and language development, and parents consistently praise the team for their consistent, warm, and friendly approach to keeping children safe. What it's like Children benefit from opportunities to grow their resilience, independence and become great problem solvers. Staff organise invitations to play to promote children's curiosity and engagement. This enables children to experience the skills and knowledge they need to prepare them for their next stage. Good Ofsted rating Outdoor learning focused Strong SEND support Focus on independence High-quality interactions Child-centred play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Scribblers Day Nursery Last inspected 14 April 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children benefit from opportunities to grow their resilience, independence and become great problem solvers. Staff organise invitations to play to promote children's curiosity and engagement. This enables children to experience the skills and knowledge they need to prepare them for their next stage. Inspector highlights - Children enthusiastically develop their core muscles and balance through the use of balance bicycles and scooters. - Children are curious, confident and happy, and have a good understanding of boundaries, routines and the setting's expectations. - Children eagerly play with cubes and dice, matching the number of cubes to the dots on the dice. - Children benefit from strong attachments with staff, who gather information to support children's transition into the setting. - Children are immersed in high-quality interactions to support their communication and language. Areas to develop - 1 continue to review and reflect on the impact of staff training and development to continually improve the quality of the setting - 2 enhance care routines for the youngest children during mealtimes, to ensure they have appropriate support and opportunities to develop their independence. Inspection #10280098 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50217677) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Scribblers Day Nursery Inspection date Apr 2023 Inspection no. 10280098 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50217677)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY332969) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 21st Bath Scout Site, Charlcombe Lane, Bath, BA1 6NS [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.34965/51.40108/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bath - [Day nurseries in Bath](/search?q=Bath) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-scribblers-day-nursery-ba1-6ns-ey332969) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are reassured by the consistent, warm and friendly team who keep their children safe. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have strong links with other parents, professionals and settings to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders ensure children who are in receipt of funding receive the enhancements in the provision they need to thrive. Outdoor space Children develop the ability to negotiate space while zooming up and down the gentle slope in the surroundings of the outdoor provision. As a result of COVID-19, the setting remains an outdoor setting. ## Parent Reviews of Little Scribblers Day Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIoJE8XmN3iY5Zrkgz5cimUPgJ6jMufsEt8pXzbIGy4EmRVHg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Lucy Lucas 10 years ago Little scribblers has been so valuable to my daughter and to the whole family. She first started there when she was just 2 years old and was weary at first but with lots of care and support from all the staff at the nursery she loves her time there and is confident and happy in everything she does and the nursery is so much of that. The people genuinely care for the kids in their care and this really shows - thank you little scribblers from minty and family! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRbklleUxBEAE!2m1!1s0x4871817cec1d2eb9:0xda7c47e33661833b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIrpfZOvSJv1swjcgSNcNFUeZki6iZBSJ4-ibUbhyY82lF0N8g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Ellie Thomas 8 years ago Fantastic nursery and staff [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBMVBINDdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4871817cec1d2eb9:0xda7c47e33661833b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX_B4BGMMkuwnXX_aATk0nCk6Kjp4Lsvq88wshSF8qk3u9YHVIp=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Emily May- Coote 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXeVBMelZBEAE!2m1!1s0x4871817cec1d2eb9:0xda7c47e33661833b) Reviews from Google for Little Scribblers Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15743537438575919931&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2010 - April 2023 Good - September 2017 Good - June 2015 Good - August 2014 Requires improvement - October 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Scribblers Day Nursery ### How did Little Scribblers Day Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What strengths were highlighted for Little Scribblers Day Nursery? ### How does Little Scribblers Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### What is the age range at Little Scribblers Day Nursery? ## About the setting Little Scribblers Day Nursery registered in 2006. The nursery is located in the city of Bath. It opens on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7.45am until 5.30pm and on Friday from 7.45am until 4.30pm, all year round. The nursery also offers holiday care for children up to the age of eight years. It provides free funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. There are five members of staff that work directly with the children. One member of staff holds qualified teacher status and four hold relevant early years qualifications at level 3 and above. 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