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He’s been going to Scallywags from just before one year old until the very end of preschool. His little brother has just turned 3 and he’s been going there since 1.5 years old. The team has got about 4-6 members who’s been there for many years, they are friends with each other since God knows when so the atmosphere is home-alike. Yes there were a few team members over this time who are not there anymore, and a few fairly new team members- and they are all great, which means the nursery management know how to hire the right people. We’ve been together through uncertainty of lockdowns, my little one was a lockdown baby so it was hard for him to adopt, though his teachers have been exceptionally courteous and kept me in the loop at all times. It’s a lovely nursery for your little ones!", "datePublished": "2023-03-15T20:17:26.317585Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Nigel" }, "reviewBody": "A great nursery. This is a place where my children and others have fun. I work as a teacher and SPECIFICALLY chose this one because of their great attitude to children and OFSTED.\nEarly years should be about fun and exploring (also the rest of life 😉) Caroline, the director, and told me (paraphrasing) that they don't focus on getting an excellent OFSTED because that would be too prescriptive and not as fun for the children.\nThe children truely like their carers/teachers and the carers/teachers grueling like their children", "datePublished": "2018-07-03T17:37:32.690Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "O Solomka" }, "reviewBody": "Lovely staff who look after and care for my daughter three times a week!\n\nGreat parent communications via famly app.\n\nJust generally a great nursery!", "datePublished": "2024-06-02T09:12:56.916648Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Christine Horn" }, "reviewBody": "Amazing nursery, my little girl has flourished there, they have kind and attentive staff and I never worry leaving my little one in their hands, what more could you want! Thankyou scallywags, dreading her leaving next Yr to go to school, but I know you will have prepared her well xx", "datePublished": "2022-12-19T09:53:11.696984Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Becks Morton" }, "reviewBody": "Brilliant", "datePublished": "2019-09-02T08:23:37.194409Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-day-nursery-le15-6nt-ey342919#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "East Midlands", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=East%20Midlands" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Scallywags Day Nursery", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-day-nursery-le15-6nt-ey342919" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-day-nursery-le15-6nt-ey342919#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How did Scallywags Day Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Scallywags Day Nursery received a Good overall grade at its last Ofsted inspection on 9 September 2021." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What type of nursery is Scallywags Day Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Scallywags Day Nursery is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises, offering full day care." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Scallywags Day Nursery suitable for under-twos?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery accepts children from 0 to 4 years old, so it is suitable for under-twos as part of its age range." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What stands out about care at Scallywags Day Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The setting has strengthened outdoor safety checks, including headcounts when children go out and return. 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Scallywags Day Nursery # Scallywags Day Nursery in Oakham Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2021) · 5.0 (6 parent reviews) · 42 Cold Overton Road, OAKHAM, LE15 6NT · Rutland Number of places 93 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2021 Local authority Rutland About - About - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery " The nursery operates as a childcare on non-domestic premises and ensures all early years providers meet the legal requirements set out in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. The nursery has demonstrated its commitment to meeting these requirements, as evidenced by a regulatory telephone call on April 24, 2025, which confirmed that the provider had addressed previous concerns regarding risk assessments for outdoor play. Specifically, they have implemented thorough checks of all outdoor areas to ensure all children are accounted for, moving beyond simple visual checks. The nursery effectively communicates with parents, offering further information about their practices, and remains registered with Ofsted. This proactive approach ensures a safe and nurturing environment for the children in their care. What it's like The nursery has taken action to ensure children are safely accounted for during outdoor play, with robust risk assessments in place. The provider ensures all legal requirements for early years foundation stage are met, and parents can expect open communication regarding their child's care and any updates to nursery practices. Good Ofsted rating Childcare on non-domestic premises Robust risk assessments Effective safeguarding Open communication with parents Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Scallywags Day Nursery Last inspected 9 September 2021 Overall effectiveness Good Actions the provider must take - Review their risk assessments for outdoor play to ensure that head counts are completed as children go out into the play area and as they return. - Ensure a thorough check is completed of all areas that children can access to be certain that all children are accounted for. What it's like to attend The nursery has taken action to ensure children are safely accounted for during outdoor play, with robust risk assessments in place. The provider ensures all legal requirements for early years foundation stage are met, and parents can expect open communication regarding their child's care and any updates to nursery practices. Inspector highlights - The provider has reviewed their risk assessments for outdoor play to ensure that head counts are completed as children go out into the play area and as they return. - A thorough check is now completed of all areas that children can access to be certain that all children are accounted for. - The provider met their legal responsibility to notify Ofsted of significant events. - The provider is still registered with Ofsted. Inspection #10129823 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278085) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Scallywags Day Nursery Inspection date Sept 2021 Inspection no. 10129823 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278085)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342919) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=scallywags-day-nursery-le15-6nt-ey342919) ## Parent Reviews of Scallywags Day Nursery 5.0 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL1TWo-wYtU1Lv9pBTomiWL0iWoDRX1696AU13r-VMGEJBkfg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Oksana T 3 years ago My eldest boy is nearly 5 now so he started school. He’s been going to Scallywags from just before one year old until the very end of preschool. His little brother has just turned 3 and he’s been going there since 1.5 years old. The team has got about 4-6 members who’s been there for many years, they are friends with each other since God knows when so the atmosphere is home-alike. Yes there were a few team members over this time who are not there anymore, and a few fairly new team members- and they are all great, which means the nursery management know how to hire the right people. We’ve been together through uncertainty of lockdowns, my little one was a lockdown baby so it was hard for him to adopt, though his teachers have been exceptionally courteous and kept me in the loop at all times. It’s a lovely nursery for your little ones! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURodllQQjJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487780f7b3896dab:0xcf24ec3fb65c7775) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX0S8rpaOR4Olz-8NzNpfQtD5qkXQDkGxMyB9QtXzOIEiWc8PQF=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Nigel 7 years ago A great nursery. This is a place where my children and others have fun. I work as a teacher and SPECIFICALLY chose this one because of their great attitude to children and OFSTED. Early years should be about fun and exploring (also the rest of life 😉) Caroline, the director, and told me (paraphrasing) that they don't focus on getting an excellent OFSTED because that would be too prescriptive and not as fun for the children. The children truely like their carers/teachers and the carers/teachers grueling like their children [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBdkp1b1BBEAE!2m1!1s0x487780f7b3896dab:0xcf24ec3fb65c7775) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV4LTmyiOQ0nC2qDQQ6WZnVHXImSW1EHTOWb6d9vjsmmJhvIxVT=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) O Solomka a year ago Lovely staff who look after and care for my daughter three times a week! Great parent communications via famly app. Just generally a great nursery! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6M3ZyYmpRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487780f7b3896dab:0xcf24ec3fb65c7775) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK0SU-C6pzMLiKn9khrEscApu7pu2_M5d2GY5j7-EyNXKgNmA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Christine Horn 3 years ago Amazing nursery, my little girl has flourished there, they have kind and attentive staff and I never worry leaving my little one in their hands, what more could you want! Thankyou scallywags, dreading her leaving next Yr to go to school, but I know you will have prepared her well xx [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCck5HTFZBEAE!2m1!1s0x487780f7b3896dab:0xcf24ec3fb65c7775) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKC2u6t7g7w6BEGEmCN2GkGXPupIe7a0NCO00VHGewfAHECrg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Becks Morton 6 years ago Brilliant [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVdzlpaFh3EAE!2m1!1s0x487780f7b3896dab:0xcf24ec3fb65c7775) Reviews from Google for Scallywags Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14926314823399274357&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2021 Date: June 2010 - September 2021 Good - October 2019 Requires improvement - April 2019 Inadequate - March 2016 Good - June 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Scallywags Day Nursery ### How did Scallywags Day Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What type of nursery is Scallywags Day Nursery? ### Is Scallywags Day Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### What stands out about care at Scallywags Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in OAKHAM Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Scallywags Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### The Ark Association (1) Oakham · LE15 6PQ ](/nursery/the-ark-association-ltd-1-le15-6pq-ey439880) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Ark Association (2) Oakham · LE15 6GY ](/nursery/the-ark-association-ltd-2-le15-6gy-ey439865) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Langham Nursery Oakham · LE15 7HY ](/nursery/langham-nursery-le15-7hy-ey563197) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### The Day Nursery At Oakham Oakham · LE15 7TU 4.7(10 reviews) ](/nursery/the-day-nursery-at-oakham-le15-7tu-2511579) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Knossington and Somerby Pre School Knossington · LE15 8LT ](/nursery/knossington-and-somerby-pre-school-le15-8lt-ey342911) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.9 mi ### Whissendine Holiday Club Oakham · LE15 7EU ](/nursery/whissendine-holiday-club-le15-7eu-2795430) [See all nurseries in OAKHAM →](/search?q=OAKHAM) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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