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Happy Jays in Scarborough (YO11 3YS)

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
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4.0(4 parent reviews) ·Hopper Hill Road, Scarborough, YO11 3YS · North Yorkshire
Number of places
85 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
North Yorkshire

About this day nursery

First For Childcare is a dedicated provider of high-quality childcare services across the North of England, with a decade of experience in fostering stimulating environments for young learners. " They emphasise continuous development for both children and staff, ensuring that learning opportunities evolve from the baby room through to pre-school, preparing children for their transition to primary school.

The team undergoes annual Safeguarding training, exceeding government requirements, to guarantee the safety and well-being of all children. Through an engaging curriculum focused on play and individual interests, First For Childcare strives to help children make friends, explore new concepts, and enjoy their time in a happy, nurturing setting.

Their unique "MORE" approach focuses on Motivation for both staff and children, Opportunities for continuous learning and development, Relationships built on trust with families, and continually evolving Environments to enrich children's learning experiences.

Our ethos

First For Childcare's approach, named "MORE," emphasises a holistic development philosophy. It focuses on building strong parent partnerships, providing continuous learning opportunities for children and staff, fostering a motivated environment, and creating enriching spaces for children to explore their interests through play. This approach aims to prepare children for school while ensuring a happy and nurturing setting.

What it's like

Children are happy within the nursery. Caring and attentive staff know children very well, and an effective key-person system ensures individual needs are met. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, supporting them to understand their feelings and developing high levels of respect among peers.

High quality childcareEmphasis on parent partnershipsContinuous staff trainingPlay-based learningMORE Childcare Approach

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.15pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Happy Jays

Last inspected 20 August 2025

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

What it's like to attend

Children are happy within the nursery. Caring and attentive staff know children very well, and an effective key-person system ensures individual needs are met. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, supporting them to understand their feelings and developing high levels of respect among peers.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are provided with ample opportunities to develop their self-help skills and be independent.
  • Staff support children's communication and language skills well, engaging in a range of discussions.
  • The nursery plans regular events with parents and other carers, providing opportunities to join in children's play and for families to meet.
  • Staff provide children with lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills, including negotiating large climbing equipment and using tools safely.
  • Managers regularly observe staff practice, provide feedback, and plan training to support improvement, fostering a well-supported staff team focused on well-being.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the mathematical language used and provide further opportunities for children to engage in discussion around shape, size and measure
  • 2refine the day-to-day transitions around nursery to ensure these are smooth and reduce any unnecessary waiting time.
Inspection #10414090 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children attend forest and beach school as part of a wide range of trips and outings. Staff support children to negotiate large climbing equipment safely, in the enclosed outdoor play area.

Parent Reviews of Happy Jays

4.0
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Inspection history

Date: November 2019

  • August 2025Good
  • November 2019Good

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