# Scallywags Nursery Limited

Scallywags Nursery Limited is a full-day nursery at Castle Lane, Melbourne, DE73 8JB, in Lilypool, Derbyshire. It is registered for 111 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-nursery-limited-ey244298  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Castle Lane, Melbourne, DE73 8JB
- Registered places: 111
- Phone: 01332 862188
- Website: http://www.scallywagsnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY244298

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 November 2022, 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/EY244298

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2003 (Reference EY244298). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY244298)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY244298)
- Registered places: 111 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY244298)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/152639)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Castle Lane, Melbourne, DE73 8JB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.824548,-1.423077

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Derbyshire there are about 3.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Melbourne Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Hardulph's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Puddle-Ducks Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-ducks-pre-school-ey450020) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Whistlewood Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whistlewood-forest-school-2610949) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Nightingale Nursery Castle Donington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nightingale-nursery-castle-donington-ey470433) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Aston on Trent Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aston-on-trent-pre-school-206712) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Playdays Opportunity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-opportunity-group-206146) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Sale and Davys Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sale-and-davys-playgroup-ey466131) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Scallywags Nursery Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Scallywags Nursery Limited Good at its inspection on 21 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Scallywags Nursery Limited take?

Scallywags Nursery Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 111 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Scallywags Nursery Limited?

You can call 01332 862188 and visit www.scallywagsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY244298)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Scallywags+Private+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJV-bsa-D6eUgRSOqN7OQleNw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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