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Happy Jays in Scarborough (YO11 3LR)

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2025)
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4.0(4 parent reviews) ·Link Walk, Scarborough, YO11 3LR · North Yorkshire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
North Yorkshire

About this day nursery

Happy Jays Nursery Scarborough is part of the First For Childcare group, providing high-quality childcare with a focus on creating an engaging and supportive environment for children from baby room to pre-school. " Their well-qualified team is dedicated to meeting each child's individual needs by offering a stimulating setting that encourages learning through play and follows children's interests.

The First For Childcare team receives continuous training and support, exceeding government safeguarding requirements, to ensure children's safety and enjoyment. They follow the "MORE" childcare approach, centring on Motivation, Opportunities, Relationships, and Environment, to foster confident and developing children who are well-prepared for their transition to school.

With over a decade of experience, the group aims to offer the best nursery care, allowing children to thrive and express themselves in a nurturing atmosphere.

Our ethos

Happy Jays Nursery follows the "MORE" childcare approach, which focuses on Motivation, Opportunities, Relationships, and Environment. They aim to create a stimulating, engaging, and supportive "Nursery Community" through strong partnerships with parents, child-led play, and by following children's interests. This approach is designed to foster confident children who are well-prepared for school.

What it's like

Children receive attentive care from dedicated staff in this inclusive nursery, who know each child remarkably well and provide one-to-one support, helping to build extremely secure attachments. Children feel loved and safe, enjoying stories and daily outdoor activities that promote learning and development, including experiences such as beach visits and forest school sessions.

High-quality childcareEngaging environmentStrong parent partnershipsContinuous staff developmentFocus on learning through play

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Happy Jays

Last inspected 29 September 2025 · Kerry Holder

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children receive attentive care from dedicated staff in this inclusive nursery, who know each child remarkably well and provide one-to-one support, helping to build extremely secure attachments. Children feel loved and safe, enjoying stories and daily outdoor activities that promote learning and development, including experiences such as beach visits and forest school sessions.

Inspector highlights

  • Support for children's communication and language development is commendable, with staff consistently engaging in purposeful, high-quality interactions and expertly using sign language.
  • Staff inspire parents to ignite children's love of books through a lending library, making a wide variety of books accessible at individual activities throughout the nursery.
  • Partnerships with parents are excellent, with managers collaborating closely with families to help children reach their full potential.
  • Children's independence develops excellently through established routines, with staff encouraging children to take responsibility for tasks like putting on wetsuits and serving themselves meals.
  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is outstanding, with inclusive activities, calming spaces, sensory activities, and shared strategies with parents enabling the best possible progress.
Inspection #10399853 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents commend the care their children receive and the progress they make, particularly in communication and emotional development. They describe staff as 'fantastic' and 'going above and beyond' to support their children's success.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is outstanding. Staff ensure that activities are inclusive for everyone. Calming spaces and sensory activities enable children to self-regulate their own feelings and behaviours well. Staff share strategies and resources with parents so that the children can make the best possible progress.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy daily outdoor activities that promote learning and development. Experiences such as beach visits and forest school sessions enrich their understanding of the world. Children practise putting on wetsuits and boots for outdoor play.

EAL / language support

Staff have high ambitions for all children. Children who speak English as an additional language benefit from tailored support programmes and make excellent progress. Staff value diversity and recognise each child's uniqueness. They help children to learn about differences in families. Staff gather information from parents when children first start, such as key words in their home language. They plan meaningful activities and events to learn about different cultures, such as the Hindu festival 'Holi'.

Parent Reviews of Happy Jays

4.0
(4)

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2025

Date: December 2019

  • September 2025Outstanding
  • December 2019Good

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