Scribbles Pre-School Bawdeswell
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Dereham for children from birth to 8+, open 07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in October 2022. Open since 2015, with 25 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Norfolk
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Norfolk from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
NR20 4RRWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 27 October 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children benefit from time outside being active. They explore the inviting outdoor area with confidence and independence. Activities help children to develop their small and large muscles. Babies throw balls and crawl through tunnels; they develop their balance as they clamber on soft-play equipment. Toddlers scoot along on trikes. Pre-school children jump, climb and chase each other.
Children are respectful towards each other. They know the daily routines and sit quietly to join in with 'good morning' songs. Babies play gently and share sponges as they wash pumpkins. Pre-school children take an active part in tidy-up time and are keen to put things back in the correct place. They say, 'that's all tidy now', when the job is finished. Staff are positive role models and make use of all opportunities to demonstrate good manners. They praise children saying: 'well done', which helps to support their self-esteem.
Staff treat all children with care and respect. Children show that they feel happy and secure. Babies crawl onto staff's laps for a cuddle. Toddlers sit closely with staff to look at books. Pre-school children involve staff in their play; for example, they play in the role-play cafe and ask staff what they would like to eat.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- strengthen teaching skills further to fully capture children's interest and curiosity, particularly during adult-led activities n review the organisation of routines so that children's play and learning time is maximised.
- 27 October 2022Good
- 12 January 2017Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Scribbles Pre-School Bawdeswell
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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