# Scribbles Day Nursery

Scribbles Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Barley Barn, The Grounds of North Weald Golf Club, Rayley Lane, Epping, CM16 6AR, in North Weald Bassett, Essex. It is registered for 105 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 35 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scribbles-day-nursery-2591647  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Barley Barn, The Grounds of North Weald Golf Club, Rayley Lane, Epping, CM16 6AR
- Registered places: 105
- Phone: 01992 523846
- Website: http://www.scribblesdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2591647

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 June 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/16/2591647

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2020 (Reference 2591647). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2591647)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2591647)
- Registered places: 105 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2591647)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1569647)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Barley Barn, The Grounds of North Weald Golf Club, Rayley Lane, Epping, CM16 6AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.731707,0.162533

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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 35 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Red School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-red-school-2662674) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [North Weald Village Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-weald-village-pre-school-ltd-2590514) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Blossoms Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-community-nursery-2762392) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey293679) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Schoolgate Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/schoolgate-nursery-403972) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Little Lattons Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lattons-nursery-limited-2658236) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Scribbles Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Scribbles Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Scribbles Day Nursery take?

Scribbles Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 105 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Scribbles Day Nursery?

You can call 01992 523846 and visit www.scribblesdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2591647)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Scribbles+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJDzlwODWY2EcRg_VYyesKM88)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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