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Wise Owls Educational Play

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·4a, High Street, Scarborough, YO11 3LJ · North Yorkshire
Number of places
22 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
North Yorkshire

About this day nursery

Wise Owls Educational Play is a welcoming childcare provider in Scarborough, dedicated to nurturing children's development from a young age through to after-school care. Emphasising a supportive and individualised approach, the nursery ensures each child receives the attention required for a positive start in life.

They offer comprehensive services including a nursery programme for early years, and before and after-school clubs for older children, catering to the varying needs of families in the community. Their qualified staff are committed to creating a caring and stimulating environment, fostering growth and learning.

With a convenient location in Eastfield, Scarborough, and clear contact avenues, Wise Owls aims to be an accessible and reliable resource for local families seeking quality childcare.

What it's like

Children are greeted warmly by staff who know them well, and staff's caring approach helps children settle quickly. Experienced staff teach children to understand emotions and follow clear boundaries, helping them feel safe and secure. The nursery's curriculum ensures children build positive relationships and make good progress.

Nursery programmeBefore & After School CareQualified and caring staffIndividualised support

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 5.45pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wise Owls Educational Play

Last inspected 19 May 2025

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 are greeted warmly by staff who know them well, and staff's caring approach helps children settle quickly. Experienced staff teach children to understand emotions and follow clear boundaries, helping them feel safe and secure. The nursery's curriculum ensures children build positive relationships and make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from activities that support their communication and language skills.
  • Staff know the local community well and understand challenges that can impact on children's learning and development.
  • Staff support children's physical development well, providing opportunities for outdoor activity.
  • Children take part in weekly community cookery classes that promote healthy eating.
  • Partnership with parents is positive, with a deep level of trust between parents and staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend children's knowledge of mathematical language, including counting and number recognition, so that they make greater progress in their mathematical understanding
  • 2implement lunchtime routines to ensure that children are engaged and have opportunities to develop further their independence skills.
Inspection #10392850 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff identify any gaps in children's learning and plan targeted interventions to help children to make better progress. Staff use any additional funding to extend children's learning experiences so that all children make good progress.

Outdoor space

Staff support children's physical development well. They provide opportunities for children to be physically active in the outdoor area. Children climb and balance on the large outdoor equipment. They develop their shoulder muscles as they dig in the large sand area.

Parent Reviews of Wise Owls Educational Play

5.0
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Inspection history

Date: September 2019

  • May 2025Good
  • September 2019Good

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