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Toy Box Nursery Scunthorpe Limited
Ashby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1AA
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 36 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe's nurseries on Toddle cover DN15, DN16 and DN17, with The Ark Day Nursery and Busibodies both rated Outstanding.
Most are private day nurseries that take babies, open all year and offer extended hours. The Happy Homestead is the exception: a forest school nursery that follows term dates.
North Lincolnshire Council runs funded childcare here, separately from Lincolnshire County Council. See also nurseries in Grimsby.
Childcare numbers for Scunthorpe
Daily fees range
£58
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
2
29% of nurseries
Funded childcare
7
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
7
Across Lincolnshire
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£70/day*
The Happy Homestead
Kate’s Meadow, Butterwick Road, Messingham, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 3PL
Forest School Capacity 19 Spaces available
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£70/day*
The Ark Day Nursery
The Ark, Rowland Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1ST
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 59 Spaces available
Area avg from
£70/day*
Leap Ahead Nursery
Grounds of West Cliff Primary School, Chapman Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 1PL
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 41 Waiting list
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£70/day*
Happy Stars Day Nursery and After School Club
104 West Common Lane, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 1DU
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 70 Spaces available
Area avg from
£70/day*
Wise Owl Private Day Nursery Scunthorpe
62 Old Brumby Street, Old Brumby, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 2AW
Outdoor Capacity 69 Limited spaces
Area avg from
£70/day*
Busibodies
40 Ferry Road West, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 8EA
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 49 Limited spaces
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Visit North Lincolnshire CouncilPostcodes: DN15–DN17
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Nursery questions in Scunthorpe
Which nurseries in Scunthorpe are rated Outstanding?
The Ark Day Nursery (DN16) and Busibodies (DN15) hold Ofsted's Outstanding grade.
Which Scunthorpe nurseries take babies, and which follow term dates?
Happy Stars Day Nursery and After School Club takes children from 2 or 3 rather than babies; The Happy Homestead follows term dates. The others we list take babies and open all year, such as Toy Box Nursery Scunthorpe Limited.
Are there forest school or outdoor nurseries in Scunthorpe?
Yes. The Happy Homestead and Wise Owl Private Day Nursery Scunthorpe offer forest school or an outdoor-led approach.
Can eligible 2 year olds get funded childcare in Scunthorpe?
Yes. Eligible 2 year olds can receive 15 funded hours a week from the term after their 2nd birthday.
What postcode areas cover Scunthorpe nurseries?
Scunthorpe mainly uses DN15, DN16 and DN17. Use your full postcode when comparing nearby nursery places.
Can funded hours be spread across more weeks?
Yes. Providers can offer fewer hours each week and spread the entitlement across more of the year.
Can Scunthorpe nurseries charge for meals and nappies?
Yes. Food, consumables and optional activities can be charged separately, so ask for the full fee list before accepting a place.
What SEND support is available in Scunthorpe nurseries?
Nurseries can apply for Early Years Inclusion Funding when a child needs additional staffing or support.
Can my child receive Disability Access Funding?
Yes. Children receiving Disability Living Allowance who use funded early education can qualify for Disability Access Funding paid to their setting.
Are there Family Hubs in Scunthorpe?
Yes. Family Hubs include Henderson Avenue, West Street and Ashby, with free early years, parenting and family health support.