Scruffs Childcare

28/10/2026

🍂🌱 Our new polytunnel is a work in progress! 🌱🍂

Our new learning space is starting to come together, with our first seeds planted! 🪴 We’re looking forward to the children exploring the changing seasons, discovering how things grow and learning to care for our plants as we move through autumn and beyond. 🍁🌿

Exciting things are growing at Scruffs! 💚

27/10/2026

🌟 WE’RE HIRING AT SCRUFFS CHILDCARE! 🌟
💛 Are you a qualified childcare practitioner with a big heart and a passion for little people? 💛
We’re looking for a wonderful PART-TIME QUALIFIED CHILDCARE PRACTITIONER to join Scruffs. 🐻🌈
At Scruffs, we believe childhood should be filled with laughter, adventure, muddy boots, big imaginations and memories that last a lifetime! 🌿🧸
✨ Could YOU be the missing piece of our Scruffs team? ✨
We’re looking for someone who: 🌼 Holds a recognised childcare qualification
🎨 Loves making learning fun, exciting and meaningful
💛 Is caring, enthusiastic and full of ideas
🌳 Enjoys outdoor adventures and helping little people grow
🤗 Wants to make a genuine difference in children’s lives
We’re not just looking for someone to fill a position — we’re looking for someone who will help our little Scruffs shine! ⭐
If you have the qualifications, the passion and the patience to make every child feel special, we’d LOVE to hear from you!
📩 Interested? Send us a private message to find out more!
💛 Come and be part of something special at SCRUFFS CHILDCARE — where little people make BIG memories! 🐾🌈
📣 PLEASE SHARE! You never know who might be looking for their next adventure! 💛

22/10/2026

🎃 HALLOWEEN WEEK AT SCRUFFS! 👻

Next week, we’ll be enjoying a full week of Halloween fun, with lots of spooky activities for the children! 🕷️🦇

The children are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes and accessories all week if they wish! 🎃🧙‍♀️

🧡 Dressing up is completely optional, so please don’t feel any pressure — everyday clothes are absolutely fine too!

We can’t wait for a spooky week of fun! 👻🎃🧡

08/10/2026

Early Years Scotland has secured £1million pounds from theScottish Government to assist families with the cost of childcare. What this may look like is funding for a 3 year old who cant access ELC until the allocated time by Dumfries and Galloway Council e.g 3 in October ELC funded in January. Or it may be dont quite meet the criteria for a funded 2 year old space. Thefunding does not have a specific criteria you have to meet, the money does not go to the family but would be paid directly to the Nursery. One thing to think about however is if you are in receipt of the childcare element of UC. You will not receive UC and this funding it will be calculated as funding provided then 85% of thr remaining cost. It is advisable if this applies to send a message on your UC journal to see how you would benefit.

The QR code on the poster is how to apply. Nursery do not make the decision on who is and who is not eligible.

29/09/2026

🌱🎉 OUR POLYTUNNEL IS UP! 🎉🌱
What an exciting day at Scruffs Childcare! The children loved watching our new polytunnel take shape and are excited to learn, explore and grow inside it. 🥕🍓🌻
HB: “It’s good—we can grow tomatoes and cucumbers!”
APB: “Looks amazing, and it will never blow away.”
MN: “It’s ginormous!”
Our polytunnel will provide wonderful hands-on learning opportunities, from planting seeds and caring for plants to exploring nature, counting, teamwork and learning where our food comes from. 🌱
We can’t wait to see what we grow together! 💚

06/09/2026

🌿 AUGUST 2027 PLACES AT SCRUFFS CHILDCARE 🌿
Looking for somewhere special for your little one to begin their early years journey? 💛
At Scruffs Childcare, we believe children thrive when they are known, valued and given the time to learn in their own way.
✨ Smaller numbers mean more individual attention
✨ Learning is carefully targeted to each child's interests, needs and stage of development
✨ Children have opportunities to learn practical, real-life skills every day
✨ We encourage independence, confidence, curiosity and a love of learning 🌱
✨ We spend lots of time outdoors and learning through real experiences
And we're incredibly proud of our Care Inspectorate inspection, where Scruffs received 5 – Very Good across all evaluated areas. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Our inspection feedback recognised the warm, nurturing relationships children experience and the positive environment we provide for children to learn and develop.
💬 We don't just look after children — we get to know them.
From baking and growing, to exploring nature, helping with everyday tasks and developing skills for life, we give children the opportunity to learn by doing.
📅 Places are available for August 2027
If you're looking for a smaller, more personal setting where your child can be seen, heard and supported as an individual, we'd be delighted to hear from you. ❤️
📞 Contact Michelle & the team on 01556 502205
🌿 Scruffs Childcare — little numbers, big opportunities, lifelong skills. 🌿

06/09/2026

25/08/2026

🌈✨ Come and meet the team for ELCC ✨🌈
👶💛 Looking for a fantastic early years setting for your little one starting in August 2027?
Come along and meet our fantastic, caring and dedicated team, have a look around our setting and see what makes Scruffs such a special place for children to learn, play and grow. 🥰🌱
🏆 Care Inspectorate – Graded 5 (Very Good) across ALL areas! 🏆
Spaces are limited, so if you're thinking ahead for 2027, get in touch now to reserve your child's place. 💕
📞 01556 502205
🌟 Scruffs Childcare – where little people make big memories! 🌈💖

11/07/2026

🌟 We Did It! 🌟
We are absolutely delighted to share that Scruffs Childcare has achieved Grade 5 – Very Good in ALL areas following our Care Inspectorate inspection!
This is an incredible achievement and reflects the passion, commitment and dedication that goes into our nursery every single day.
A huge thank you goes to our amazing team. Your kindness, professionalism, creativity and unwavering dedication to providing the very best care and learning experiences for our children make Scruffs such a special place. We are so proud of every one of you.
To our wonderful children – thank you for filling our days with laughter, curiosity and joy. You are the heart of everything we do.
And to our fantastic families, thank you for your continued trust, encouragement and support. We are privileged to work in partnership with you and to be part of your children's early years journey.
Receiving Grade 5 – Very Good across all areas is something we are incredibly proud of, and it inspires us to continue striving for excellence every day.
Here's to celebrating this wonderful achievement together and looking forward to an exciting future for Scruffs Childcare! 💙✨