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Scallywags Nursery in Melbourne

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Castle Lane, Melbourne, DE73 8JB · Derbyshire
Number of places
111 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Derbyshire

About this day nursery

Scallywags Nursery Limited, located in Melbourne, DE73 8JB, was established in 2003 and provides full day care for children aged 0 to 10. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on November 21, 2022, maintaining the same positive outcome from its previous inspection.

It operates all year round, with sessions available Monday to Friday from 7:30 am until 6 pm, accommodating 156 children on roll. The nursery benefits from a dedicated team of 28 childcare staff, with a strong emphasis on qualifications, including 21 holding levels 2 and 3, and four possessing level 6 qualifications.

The nursery fosters a supportive environment where children quickly form strong bonds with staff, helping them feel secure and happy, enabling them to explore and learn with confidence. There is a strong focus on developing language and communication skills, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with staff planning engaging activities to build vocabulary and encourage early literacy.

The nursery offers funding for free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children, supporting access to quality childcare and early learning experiences.

What it's like

Children have close bonds with the caring staff and settle quickly on arrival, feeling safe and supported in their emotional well-being. They are happy and focused on the activities offered, laughing together as they play with the toy farm. Babies are given cuddles and reassurance, helping them to explore their surroundings with confidence. Children learn about the wider world and develop independence through various routines and activities.

Strong staff-child bondsGood communication skillsSupport for parents

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 7:30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Scallywags Nursery

Last inspected 21 November 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children have close bonds with the caring staff and settle quickly on arrival, feeling safe and supported in their emotional well-being. They are happy and focused on the activities offered, laughing together as they play with the toy farm. Babies are given cuddles and reassurance, helping them to explore their surroundings with confidence. Children learn about the wider world and develop independence through various routines and activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children delight in listening to stories as enthusiastic staff read books and ask them questions, enjoying back-and-forth interactions and joining in with interactive stories.
  • Staff work closely with parents, who feel supported with helping their child to learn at home, with opportunities to borrow books to share with their families.
  • Parents are informed about their child's learning through frequent information-sharing and regular meetings.
  • Children follow instructions well, listening as staff explain expectations and encouraging good manners.
  • Leaders ensure professional development of staff and their mental health and well-being are highly supported, creating an enthusiastic and motivated team.
  • Staff have a sound knowledge of safeguarding, attend regular training, and are confident in recording and reporting concerns to relevant professionals. The site is secure with clear visitor procedures.

Areas to develop

  • 1Reorganise drink and snack times for babies and younger children so that they know what is expected of them and their good health is promoted.
  • 2Provide activities that are consistently relevant to the children's developmental stage and sequenced to promote their learning, with particular regard to mark-making activities.
Inspection #10234687 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported because staff swiftly recognise when they are struggling with their learning. Staff take extra time to teach their first words and work closely with families and other professionals to support children in their development.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy physical play, such as running on the large, grassed area and enjoying the fresh air as they watch the aeroplanes go by.

Parent Reviews of Scallywags Nursery

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Inspection history

Date: November 2011

  • November 2022Good
  • March 2017Good
  • October 2013Good
  • November 2011Good

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