# Little Owls (Scarning)

Little Owls (Scarning) is a full-day nursery at Railway Farm, Scarning, Dereham, NR19 2LJ, in Moorgate, Norfolk. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 36 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Owls Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-scarning-ey551322  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Railway Farm, Scarning, Dereham, NR19 2LJ
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01362 690777
- Website: http://www.littleowls-nursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Owls Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-owls-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY551322

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551322

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY551322). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551322)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 August 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551322)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551322)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/832671)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Railway Farm, Scarning, Dereham, NR19 2LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.671764,0.921108

- Park: Dereham Commonland, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Norfolk there are about 3.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 36 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Dereham Church of England Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Grove House Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–7 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Toftwood Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| King's Park Infant School, Dereham | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Northgate High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Scarning Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scarning-pre-school-ey500248) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [London Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/london-road-pre-school-ey419260) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [William Cowper Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/william-cowper-preschool-254350) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Owls Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-day-nursery-ey365260) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [East Dereham Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-dereham-day-nursery-ey403721) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Footsteps of Dereham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footsteps-of-dereham-ey440629) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Owls (Scarning)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Owls (Scarning) Outstanding at its inspection on 5 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Owls (Scarning) take?

Little Owls (Scarning) is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Owls (Scarning)?

Little Owls (Scarning) is run by Little Owls Day Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Owls (Scarning)?

Dereham (Mid Norfolk Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Owls (Scarning)?

You can call 01362 690777 and visit www.littleowls-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551322)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Owls+Day+Nursery+%28+Scarning+%29&query_place_id=ChIJRxTOM0TW2UcRsV_TDNgW-pY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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