# Scallywags Child Care Centre

Scallywags Child Care Centre is a full-day nursery at Wey Valley Campus, Dorchester Road, WEYMOUTH, DT3 5AJ, in Redlands, Dorset. It is registered for 78 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 60 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-child-care-centre-ey384987  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wey Valley Campus, Dorchester Road, WEYMOUTH, DT3 5AJ
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 01305 813038
- Website: http://www.scallywagsweymouth.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY384987

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384987

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2009 (Reference EY384987). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384987)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384987)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384987)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/992048)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wey Valley Campus, Dorchester Road, WEYMOUTH, DT3 5AJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.643088,-2.470695

- Station: Upwey, 0.4 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Dorset there are about 2.8 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 60 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvern Academy |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Radipole Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Bincombe Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Southill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Westfield Arts College |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Some aspects not as strong (May 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Radipole Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/radipole-preschool-141000) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Humpty's House Pre-school & Kool Kidz Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humptys-house-pre-school-and-kool-kidz-club-2885583) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Jelly Babies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jelly-babies-day-nursery-140994) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Ducklings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-pre-school-140990) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Preston Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/preston-pre-school-ltd-ey474916) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Beans Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-beans-daycare-limited-2729099) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Scallywags Child Care Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Scallywags Child Care Centre Good at its inspection on 17 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Scallywags Child Care Centre take?

Scallywags Child Care Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Scallywags Child Care Centre?

Upwey is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Scallywags Child Care Centre?

You can call 01305 813038 and visit www.scallywagsweymouth.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384987)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Scallywags+Childcare+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJK6Z-gNL3ckgRz2McW4UXeJA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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