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Scribbles

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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4.0(4 parent reviews) ·St. Gregorys Church, Swarcliffe Drive, LEEDS, LS14 5AW · Leeds
Number of places
50 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Leeds

About this day nursery

Scribbles Nursery, situated in the verdant outskirts of North East Leeds, provides childcare and early education for children ranging from six months to five years old. The nursery operates Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm.

It is conveniently positioned in St Gregory's Hall on Swarcliffe Drive, offering straightforward access to public transport, main road networks, and a car park for easy drop-offs and pick-ups. The dedicated team strives to create a nurturing home-from-home atmosphere for every child.

The facility features specially designed areas tailored to various age groups, from infants to pre-schoolers, all in line with the seven learning areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The nursery is currently accepting enquiries and encourages prospective families to visit and discuss their childcare needs with the staff.

What it's like

Children settle quickly on arrival at this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff provide a nurturing environment, where children feel safe and secure. Children have access to a well-resourced indoor and outdoor area and are free to play and explore independently.

Age range: 6 months to 5 yearsLocated in St Gregory's HallHome-from-home experience

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged for half-day or full-day sessions, with options to combine them based on your needs. Half-day sessions run in either the morning or the afternoon. Standard fees include all daily meals, snacks, and drinks.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees include all meals: breakfast, mid-morning snack, hot lunch, pudding, afternoon snack, tea, and drinks.
  • Morning sessions run from 8.00am to 1.00pm.
  • Afternoon sessions run from 1.00pm to 6.00pm.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Half day, Full day

Established

2021

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Scribbles

Last inspected 31 May 2023 · Kerry Holder

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 settle quickly on arrival at this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff provide a nurturing environment, where children feel safe and secure. Children have access to a well-resourced indoor and outdoor area and are free to play and explore independently.

Inspector highlights

  • Children settle quickly and feel safe and secure.
  • Staff provide an ambitious curriculum tailored to children's developmental next steps.
  • Children's communication and language skills are well supported.
  • Staff prepare healthy food on site daily and promote positive mealtime attitudes.
  • Safeguarding arrangements are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1Build on existing good systems for monitoring staff performance to raise practice to the highest level.
  • 2Embed methods to keep parents regularly updated about their children's key person to ensure tailored care.
  • 3Reflect on the organisation of handwashing routines to ensure they are fully effective in supporting children to understand good health.
Inspection #10288899 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents describe the staff as welcoming and friendly.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children have access to a well-resourced outdoor area and are free to play and explore independently. They have a variety of opportunities to support their physical development, climbing in the outdoor play area and dancing to music. Children enjoy playing in the garden, searching for insects with magnifying glasses and pretending to make soup and pasta in the outdoor kitchen.

Parent Reviews of Scribbles

4.0
(4)
Steph
a year ago

My little girl has been going here since she was about 3 and now has left to go to big school. I can’t say enough how good this nursery has been with her. They’ve made me feel like she is safe there and loved like she is one of their own! Would recommend the nursery to anyone that’s looking for a loving environment for their child. 👍

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eloise mcgann
4 years ago

I started sending my son here in September 2021 and as a young mum that had never been away from my child I was so worried but it didn’t take me long to see how well he was being cared for! He has come on so much whilst being here, especially verbally and socially! He comes home so happy everyday and always tells me about how his day has been which is such a delight to see. I’ve not had a single issue with the nursery in all the time he’s been here and I can see the staff genuinely love taking care of my son which is the most important thing. My son even asks to go to nursery during weekends/half term which tells me everything. I could not be happier with the nursery and definitely made the right choice sending him here x

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Mohammed Zahid
4 years ago

Send my son here.. absolutely disgusted with the service.. apparently can NOT provide halal food for my child and said bring packed lunch if your not happy.. if your 10 mins early they complain and once my wife was late (because we have a new born) by 15 mins and got charged £15.. absolutely ridiculous

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Joanne White
3 years ago

Really happy with the love, care and support given to my son during his time here, and he hugely enjoyed going. Would recommend to anyone!

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Inspection history

Date: May 2023

  • June 2023Good
  • May 2023Good

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