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Happy Jays # Happy Jays in Scarborough (YO11 3LR) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Sept 2025) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 childcare Engaging environment Strong parent partnerships Continuous staff development Focus on learning through play ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://firstforchildcare.com/contact-us/) ## Key facts Opening hours 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Happy Jays Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10399853 Lead inspector Kerry Holder Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289948)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549334) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=happy-jays-yo11-3lr-ey549334) 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289948) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJhgj2oSfVYj5Y978DULm1CvkdxlFd-au036siWpy3q0GmdFg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lewis Harris 3 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GWWFHWkpSVVJQV1U1SlFtZ3lNalJ5YjBOWk5YYxAB!2m1!1s0x487f37df9e1b2d5f:0xcc0d9e8013046c2f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK8wlTiqGzxFBnh0FiEU61Bb-krLjDLJuvVuw1EcQIUFa7aOA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jamie Walker 8 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21nd1RUQkVabEZ4VjJaYVdWQlJWMkZyV1daYU5GRRAB!2m1!1s0x487f37df9e1b2d5f:0xcc0d9e8013046c2f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJx0eEo55orPPUfjRHAJ794g3xW-tV2gfq8QPkPWHytNUrxVg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) sarah burrows a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmM0tUNlRREAE!2m1!1s0x487f37df9e1b2d5f:0xcc0d9e8013046c2f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVgNS329BzwXXMVSkHyByR8eDIom_fZA5ouobdeUQjZvgTTDkFPbw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Gail Hope 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBZy1HU2VREAE!2m1!1s0x487f37df9e1b2d5f:0xcc0d9e8013046c2f) Reviews from Google for Happy Jays. 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