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Happy Jays # Happy Jays in Scarborough (YO11 3YS) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 childcare Emphasis on parent partnerships Continuous staff training Play-based learning MORE Childcare Approach ## 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 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Happy Jays Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10414090 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50291195)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549330) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://firstforchildcare.com/our-settings/) Hopper Hill Road, Scarborough, YO11 3YS [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.41716/54.23366/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Scarborough - [Day nurseries in Scarborough](/search?q=Scarborough) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=happy-jays-yo11-3ys-ey549330) 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 - 1 strengthen the mathematical language used and provide further opportunities for children to engage in discussion around shape, size and measure - 2 refine the day-to-day transitions around nursery to ensure these are smooth and reduce any unnecessary waiting time. Inspection #10414090 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50291195) 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 (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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