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Scribbles Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2022)
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4.8(26 parent reviews) ·Barley Barn, The Grounds of North Weald Golf Club, Epping, CM16 6AR · Essex
Number of places
105 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Scribbles Day Nursery, a family-operated and non-corporate establishment, aims to create a welcoming and familiar atmosphere for children. Established by Lesley Seville in 2011, who brings nearly four decades of expertise to the Early Years sector, the nursery has grown significantly from its humble beginnings in a village hall with just five children.

It now operates as a full-day nursery in a spacious Barley Barn in North Weald. Scribbles is dedicated to fostering young minds within a supportive environment, focusing on emotional intelligence and providing a secure space where children feel comfortable expressing their feelings.

The nursery also runs a smaller, term-time-only Pre-School in Coopersale, Epping, ensuring diverse learning experiences. Scribbles prides itself on encouraging learning through play, cultivating a joyful atmosphere, supporting individual growth, and promoting holistic development, all within a safe and inclusive setting.

Our ethos

At Scribbles, we are deeply committed to nurturing children’s emotional intelligence. We prioritise providing a secure emotional environment that empowers children to connect with and understand their emotions. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of openness throughout the nursery, allowing children to confidently and honestly share their feelings and experiences with trusted individuals. Every child is treated with compassion and kindness, and we strive to understand their behaviour by identifying potential stressors, helping them develop self-regulation skills. We ensure all children feel included and supported. By recognising each child’s unique strengths, we focus on building confidence and fostering strong, trusting relationships between children, their keyperson, and their families.

What it's like

Children part from their parents and carers confidently and settle quickly into their nursery day. They are keen and active learners, who are excited about the day ahead of them. Children are greeted by smiling staff, who spend time speaking to their parents to understand how the child has been since they last attended the nursery.

Family-runFocus on emotional intelligenceLearning through playTerm-time pre-school option

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday 07:00 - 18:00

Age range

4 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2020

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Scribbles Day Nursery

Last inspected 14 June 2022 · Lynn Hughes

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 part from their parents and carers confidently and settle quickly into their nursery day. They are keen and active learners, who are excited about the day ahead of them. Children are greeted by smiling staff, who spend time speaking to their parents to understand how the child has been since they last attended the nursery.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider has worked hard since the last inspection to evaluate and improve her understanding of safeguarding procedures.
  • Children enjoy participating in the wide range of activities organised by the nursery staff, including external extra-curricular experiences such as yoga, dance and sports.
  • Babies receive kind and caring attention from staff, who help them to grow and develop their social interactions, physical abilities and communication with others.
  • Children throughout the nursery are well prepared for their transitions from room to room and eventually for their move to school.
  • Staff use the knowledge they have about each child to plan purposeful and meaningful activities, for example, around new baby siblings.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on staff's knowledge of how children learn, including through newly introduced teaching strategies to ensure children across the nursery receive consistently high levels of learning.
Inspection #10219923 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Some parents spoken to during the inspection are complimentary about the nursery staff. They comment that their children enjoy attending and benefit from the learning experiences provided

Parents, generally, feel that communication with staff is good and they receive a thorough handover at the end of the day.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children enjoy sports sessions and confidently pass balls to each other in a variety of different ways. They excitedly participate in the dance session, wiggling and moving in time to the music. Children count when they line up to go outside.

Parent Reviews of Scribbles Day Nursery

4.8
(26)
Asiye Doruk
8 months ago

Our son started at Scribbles Day Nursery when he was 18 months old, and as he now moves up to the next class, we couldn’t be more grateful for the wonderful care and support he has received. He struggled a little at first, as he is very attached to me, but the staff handled everything with such patience, kindness, and professionalism. They kept me informed every step of the way, which gave me so much reassurance. The whole team, from the classroom staff to the reception, are always polite, approachable, and quick to respond to both emails and phone calls. Communication has been excellent, and we always feel that our son is in safe and caring hands. We also really value the nursery’s commitment of diversity and inclusion, which creates such a welcoming and positive environment for all children and families. We are so happy with Scribbles Day Nursery and are excited to see our son continue his journey as he moves up to the next class. A huge thank you to everyone for making his first nursery experience such a positive one!

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Harsh Patel
a year ago

We are deeply grateful to Scribbles for the exceptional care and nurturing environment they have provided our daughter from the moment she started at just 10 months old to now leaving for primary school. Scribbles has been instrumental in her growth and development. The staff’s dedication, warmth, and professionalism have played a significant role in transforming her into the wonderful little girl she is today. The nurturing atmosphere, engaging activities, and personal attention she received throughout have exceeded our expectations. The staff’s genuine passion for early childhood education is evident in every aspect of their work. They have not only provided a safe and stimulating environment but have also fostered a love for learning that we believe will benefit her for years to come. We cannot thank Scribbles enough for their unwavering support and commitment to our child’s well-being and development. As she transitions to primary school, we see the confidence that she has gained from Scribbles for this next exciting chapter. Unlimited thanks to the incredible team at Scribbles and the foundations they have provided to our daughter and readiness for the next chapter in her life. We would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a caring and dedicated nursery.

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Charly Foster
a year ago

Scribbles is an amazing nursery with staff who always put the care of the children first and are always on hand for advice and concerns you may have, my son has loved his time as scribbles and they have been amazing with getting him ready for his start at school. My son has been going to scribbles since he was 18 months and has absolutely loved every moment of it. Thank you to all the Scribbles Staff and I would definitely recommend anyone who is looking to send their child to nursery to give Scribbles a thought.

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Bobby Coombes
a year ago

My daughter started Scribbles in January 2023 at 11 months old. I cannot speak highly enough of the nursery & it's staff. My daughter absolutely loves it there. She has developed so well in all aspects & would definitely recommend sending your child there.

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Ami Evins
a year ago

My baby has been going to scribbles since 6 months old and she loves it, especially the staff. I like how much effort they put into all the different topics they teach the children. The food is delicious my baby enjoys seconds every day. From the lovely cook to the kindhearted manager and everyone in between, the children are treated like their own family. Thank you, Scribbles for all you have done for us.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2021

  • July 2022Good
  • June 2022Good
  • January 2022Inadequate
  • December 2021Inadequate

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