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Contact Information
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Phone Number01241 856777
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Details
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Group/OwnerJacquie Mitchell
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Person in ChargeGillian McFadyen (Manager)
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Number of Staff20
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When ClosedChristmas to New Year
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care
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Total Places for children56
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Age rangefrom 0 years 6 months to 5 years 11 months
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0700-1800
Logan F
September 15, 2024 at 3:17 pmWe able’ t imagine a better place than Scallywags Children’ s Nursery. Now our youngster is attending, we are already seeing improvements in speech and turn- taking, thanks to the work of her key worker and wider team. Our eight year old came through the Scallywags Children’ s Nursery’ system’ from the baby room onwards and the care, nurturing and development she received was incredible. The team fill us as guardians, with confidence that our kids are seen as important to them as they are to us. Scallywags Children’ s Nursery has been such an important part of our family for the last six plus years.
Wren R
September 27, 2024 at 1:29 amShe appears to truly enjoy her time there and there is consistently different sessions on offer. I have found them to be extremely flexible and accommodating when it comes to the hours and days that my little girl attends. A extremely welcoming and professional day‑care, the team seem to know the kids incredibly well and are extremely approachable to talk to.
Reese Z
September 28, 2024 at 1:27 amI will be sad to say goodbye this summer when my youngest goes to school, as they are all remarkable and sense part of the family. Even through the pandemic they engaged with the kids and gave us ideas and adventures. I might not suggest them strongly enough. Two members of team were day‑care teachers for my older two who are now seventeen and twenty years old. Both our boys have attended this day‑care and over the past eight years and they have been a huge positive part of our lives.
Addison K
October 5, 2024 at 1:24 amI would strongly suggest Scallywags Children’ s Nursery to any guardians who are requiring childcare for their little ones. The communication between the team to guardians is outstanding. The team are so professional and remarkable with the kids, my little girl consistently comes home delighted and looking forward to her next session. My little girl has been going to Scallywags Children’ s Nursery ever since she was eleven months old, she is now three and she adores going to day‑care.
Charlie V
October 30, 2024 at 3:24 amDropping him off there is like dropping off to extended family, an remarkable day‑care! He is also given plenty of time in their outside space, which he adores. I adore the variety of foods he is offered and snack and lunchtimes, and also, the fact the kids are taken into our local community so regularly to explore and learn in different environments. My little boy adores attending Scallywags, he has made such remarkable progress in his time there so far, his speech and social skills are developing so well.
Finley Y
November 21, 2024 at 5:03 amThey have kept me up to date with pictures and communication when I have gone to collect or drop off my kid so I’ ve felt totally informed. My kid who has disabilities has been going here for many months and I couldn’ t ask for a better place to send her. Scallywags Children’ s Nursery is also extremely clean. The management are truly committed to providing a secure, enjoyable and loving space for both the kids and team. The teachers truly make an effort to engage the kids and develop them in a extremely individualised way. It’ s marvellous seeing my little girl get excited about going to Scallywags Children’ s Nursery. Amazing team with so much heart and attentive mindset.
Harper T
January 4, 2025 at 10:38 pmOur first kid went there ten years ago and our youngest, aged two are there now, it has been an incredible day‑care from the first day ten years ago still to this day. I able’ t thank the team enough for all their input, care and assistance of our kids. All three of our kids have attended Scallywags Children’ s Nursery and I honestly wouldn’ t consider them going anywhere else.
Kendall F
January 7, 2025 at 8:27 amA beautiful, warm day‑care with knowledgeable attentive team. My little boy attends 3 days a week and has come on leaps and bounds with his speech and socialisation skills. Staff are so attentive and truly get to know each kid on an individual basis. Lots of sessions available and development opportunities. Always been fab home- cooked meals and snacks for the kids. My little girl still talks about memories from Scallywags and the team; she’ s now in P4! Both of my kids have been fortunate to attend Scallywags in Carnoustie.
Alex F
January 25, 2025 at 1:50 pmI would definitely suggest Scallywags! The space is enriching and positive. The team are everything you would want at a day‑care, supportive and attentive. I able’ t speak strongly enough of Scallywags!
Urban A
January 26, 2025 at 3:24 pmThe team are all lovely, and it has such a delighted atmosphere. My little one adores it there. The past year has been incredibly challenging, and the way they have adapted to the new rules( ie with Covid) has been remarkable. Can’ t suggest it strongly enough!
Finley K
February 16, 2025 at 3:36 pmI think the day‑care will keep going from strength to strength as it’ s easy to see the team are engaged and motivated. I able see the day‑care constantly trying to increase the quality of their service by making improvements regularly in lots of aspects and I truly applaud them for this and it has been recognized in their independent assessments. My little boy is delighted here and I would suggest it to other guardians. The food choice is outstanding, the sessions are varied and there’ s lots of stimulation. They able also offer emergency sessions and half sessions which is just brilliant. I will keep him here until he is 5 as the flexibility of the environment is just a lifesaver for busy working guardians with them being open all year round. It feels as if we have been there forever. I was extremely nervous about putting him in but we have had a positive time and Scallywags is part of our daily routine now. My little boy has been attending Scallywags from 10 months old.
Grayson H
March 3, 2025 at 11:52 amWould strongly suggest. Staff are all strongly effective practitioners who put kids’ s interests at the heart of their practice. She has developed so much through the stimulating play contexts both indoor and outdoor. An outstanding day‑care who offer high- quality childcare and experiences for my kid.
Sawyer H
March 5, 2025 at 1:52 amBest day‑care in Carnoustie( Angus) by a mile. Great outdoor space for the kids to play and I wouldn’ t have my kids go anywhere else. Home cooked meals from their remarkable cook. Always pick up a delighted kid with lots of stories about how terrific her day was. The team and management are superb. I have used Scallywags Children’ s Nursery over the last nine years for both my daughters and have never had an issue. Scallywags Children’ s Nursery is an remarkable day‑care.
Winter U
April 22, 2025 at 1:04 pmThey simply loved being there, and it made it so much easier for me as a working mum. Extremely delighted with the care, development, nutrition and adore they received. Both my sons attended the day‑care ever since they were nearly 10- months- old.
Logan W
April 26, 2025 at 8:36 amI honestly couldn’ t suggest them enough. Our little girl is a confident, delighted little girl and Scallywags Children’ s Nursery has played a major part in that. The day‑care have been so accommodating to our families needs and we sense a genuine connection with them. My little girl has been with Scallywags Children’ s Nursery full time ever since she was nine months old and is just about to leave for primary school. Brilliant day‑care with marvellous team who treat the kids like their own family.
Winter R
May 3, 2025 at 4:10 pmManagement and team are extremely approachable and are delighted to discuss any changes with guardians. The team have made terrific changes to the outdoor space following the pandemic. They adore their outdoor play time, playing in the garden, walks to parks, woods and being in the community garden. Our three kids attend Scallywags Children’ s Nursery and from day one the team have been extremely attentive and supportive.
Taylor M
May 20, 2025 at 12:57 amI would suggest Scallywags to everyone! Which my little boy adores. They have regular outings in the local area and spend lots of time out doors and doing messy play. The team treat the kids like family. Scallywags is a marvellous day‑care.
Elliot S
May 20, 2025 at 6:11 amI cannot suggest the day‑care enough- I knew from the first visit we had found something special! I able’ t thank the Scallywags team enough for the positive time my kids have on a daily basis. The home- cooked food is much appreciated not just by myself as a parent, but by my kids! Staff are consistently available to speak to at pick up/ drop off and are supportive and reassuring at every point. The day‑care nurtures the kids’ s interests and developments their development and emotions in a extremely individual way. Prior to Covid restrictions, there were outings and this is gradually returning as restrictions ease. Every day I am amazed at the sessions my kids have been involved in. They treat the kids like extended family and my two are consistently excited to go. The team are hugely welcoming to families and go above and beyond to create a positive, supportive space where our kids grow and flourish. I have 2 kids who attend( from the age of 18 months and 3 years) and able’ t speak strongly enough of everything the day‑care has to offer. Scallywags Children’ s Nursery is a fabulous day‑care.
Taylor F
June 10, 2025 at 10:18 amThank you Scallywags Children’ s Nursery. His development has come on leaps and bounds and he is now ready to move onto school in the summer. He has made lots of friends and truly enjoys his time at day‑care. They keep a extremely active little boy busy and secure with lots of enjoyable sessions and encouragement. The team are just remarkable and are consistently there with a smile to greet him every morning. My grandson has attended Scallywags Children’ s Nursery for the last two years.
Georgie O
June 26, 2025 at 2:17 amThe Scallywag girls are remarkable! Staff and management know my little girl as well as I do! Management is extremely involved too, they make time to spend with the kids. All team make an effort to build relationships with your kid and your family. My little girl adores going to the day‑care to see her friends and explore new experiences- she adores spending time with her key worker too. I was extremely anxious at the beginning as we had a extremely negative time elsewhere, however, after my daughters first visit at Scallywags, I felt reassured- the team were all remarkable, so welcoming and attentive. My little girl has been at Scallywags for two years now. I might not suggest Scallywags enough; it is a superb day‑care.