Business Details
21 Years
experience
Award-Winning Child Care & Early Learning in Scunthorpe
Founded in 2005 by Toni Krajnik, Wise Owl Private Day Nursery has established itself as a trusted provider of early years education and care in North Lincolnshire. Our team of highly qualified professionals is dedicated to creating nurturing environments where children from birth to 12 years thrive through play-based learning. With two purpose-built locations in Scunthorpe and Messingham, we combine innovative educational approaches with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and natural resources. Our commitment to inclusivity ensures every child receives personalized support, including those with special educational needs. Recognized for consistent Ofsted ratings and industry-leading facilities, we maintain a family-centred approach that prioritizes transparency through live webcams and the Famly app.Over 18 years of operation, we've developed a reputation for excellence in early childhood development, combining structured learning with free-flow environments that foster curiosity and confidence. Our unique approach integrates heuristic play, forest school principles, and real-life experiences to create holistic learning opportunities. Through regular parent engagement initiatives and continuous staff development, we ensure the highest standards of care and education. This dedication to quality has made us a preferred choice for families seeking reliable childcare solutions in North Lincolnshire.
Services
Day Nursery
Out of School Clubs
Special Needs Care
Heuristic Play
Healthy Meals
Forest School Learning
Parent App Access
Live Webcams
Holiday Clubs
Key Worker System
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 18+ years of specialized expertise in early years education
- Our outdoor learning environments exceed industry standards with forest school features
- We provide dedicated special educational needs support with experienced staff
- Our real-time parent communication app ensures complete transparency
- We maintain consistent Ofsted-rated 'Good' outcomes across both locations
What people say
Exceptional staff
Lovely outdoor area
Great healthy meals
Excellent communication
Significant confidence growth
Services
Day Nursery
Our day nurseries provide full-time care for children aged 0-5 years in a purpose-built, homely environment. With dedicated rooms for different age groups, we offer heuristic play with natural materials and real-life objects. Our experienced staff implement personalized key worker systems to ensure each child's developmental needs are met through both structured and free-flow learning activities.
Out of School Clubs
We offer after-school and holiday clubs for children aged 5-12 years, operating during all school breaks. Our programs feature creative activities like baking, crafting, and outdoor adventures while maintaining educational continuity. The facilities include dedicated spaces for older children with age-appropriate resources and supervised access to our extensive outdoor learning areas.
Special Needs Care
Our nurseries provide specialized care for children with additional educational needs, delivered by trained professionals. We implement individualized support plans while maintaining full integration with mainstream activities. Our inclusive approach ensures equal opportunities through tailored resources and environments that accommodate diverse learning requirements and developmental needs.
Forest School Learning
We incorporate forest school principles into daily activities with extensive outdoor spaces featuring tipi classrooms, mud kitchens, and vegetable gardens. Children engage in nature-based learning through supervised exploration of natural elements, animal care, and seasonal activities. This approach develops physical skills, environmental awareness, and creative problem-solving in authentic outdoor settings.
Parent Communication
Our digital communication system provides real-time updates through secure webcams and the Famly mobile app. Parents receive daily activity reports, meal information, and developmental progress updates. We maintain open-door policies for face-to-face communication while ensuring data security and privacy compliance through password-protected digital platforms.
People
Toni Krajnik
Director
Founder and director of Wise Owl Nurseries since 2005, Toni combines extensive early years expertise with hands-on management experience. She leads strategic development while maintaining close involvement in daily operations and staff training programs.
Vicci McGeechan
Room Leader
Experienced room leader responsible for curriculum implementation and staff mentoring. Specializes in early childhood development and maintains key worker responsibilities for multiple age groups across the nursery provision.
Carrie Dunnion
Nursery Assistant
Qualified nursery assistant supporting daily activities and child supervision. Works closely with senior staff to implement educational programs and maintain high standards of care across all nursery environments.
Gini Cook
Housekeeper
Dedicated housekeeping professional maintaining hygiene and safety standards throughout nursery facilities. Ensures clean, welcoming environments that meet childcare regulations and support healthy child development.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care for children from birth to 12 years, with dedicated spaces for babies (0-2), toddlers (2-3), preschoolers (3-5), and after-school/holiday clubs for older children.
Do you offer special needs support?
Yes, our experienced team provides specialized care for children with additional educational needs, implementing individualized support plans while maintaining full integration with mainstream activities.
How can parents monitor their child's day?
We offer password-protected live webcams and the Famly app for real-time updates, including activity reports, meal information, and developmental progress tracking.
What outdoor facilities do you have?
Our extensive outdoor spaces feature tipi classrooms, mud kitchens, vegetable gardens, animal enclosures, and construction areas that support forest school learning principles.
Are meals included in nursery fees?
Yes, we provide healthy, balanced meals prepared on-site using fresh ingredients, with menus designed to meet children's nutritional requirements throughout the day.
How do you support child transitions?
We implement personalized key worker systems and flexible settling-in periods, allocating key persons based on natural bonding between children and staff members.
