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The care and support she has received is amazing. It is such a caring and welcoming nursery. The nursery staff all go above and beyond to make sure the children are cared and looked after. Daliah has enjoyed the music lessons the French lessons and messy play especially. We get up to date photos of her progress during the day which puts our mind at rest. I would like to thank all of the nursery staff especially Emma her keyworker and Katie the nursery team leader and SEN lead who have been a major part in Daliahs progress and care and have helped us immensely I would highly recommend Jitterbugs Nursery", "datePublished": "2022-10-31T15:48:55.015127Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "James Koppert" }, "reviewBody": "I work as a professional working with children services and I had my daughter at jitterbugs and can't recommend it enough. They are an amazing team who get to know each child individually and genuinely care for their development and welfare. They run hundreds of different activities and my daughter was excited every single day she was attending and as a parent that makes me feel very comfortable. I can only give this service the full five stars.", "datePublished": "2018-04-11T11:22:40.248Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kallirroi Mpika" }, "reviewBody": "The worst nursery in Scarborough UK.\nIf a child doesn't speak (ages 0-3), it's impossible to find what really matters. They are saying that all were good but your child shows the opposite.\nDon't be recommended.", "datePublished": "2022-08-02T21:06:50.993049Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Leigh Wray" }, "reviewBody": "Fantastic nursery, had to move away and wasn't happy we had to change from here. Got a great security system.", "datePublished": "2017-03-03T11:01:00.811Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Hannibal Sarin" }, "reviewBody": "Fantastic nursery I'm very pleased. 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Jitterbugs Day Nursery # Jitterbugs Day Nursery in Scarborough Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 4.2 (5 parent reviews) · 5 & 7 Trinity Road, Scarborough, YO11 2TD · North Yorkshire Number of places 72 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 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 Jitterbugs Day Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted on 18th July 2025, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. 45pm, the nursery offers a friendly and welcoming environment where children are very happy and confident, showing a love of learning. The dedicated staff are excellent role models, treating children with respect and kindness, fostering a strong sense of belonging. The nursery has recently introduced a specific outdoor space to enhance access to outdoor provision for young children, demonstrating their commitment to reviewing and improving the environment. Staff also utilise insights from visits to local settings supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to inform specific interventions, ensuring an environment that effectively supports all children's communication and learning. Parents consistently share how their children thrive and make significant progress, particularly in communication and language development. What it's like Children are very happy and confident and show a love of learning in this friendly and welcoming nursery. They are independent learners, focused on the many engaging learning opportunities that staff provide. Children show very high levels of engagement in their play. Happy, confident children Excellent role models Passionate leadership Enriched outdoor play Support for SEND Well-rounded curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.45am to 5.45pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Jitterbugs Day Nursery Last inspected 18 July 2025 · Rob Yates 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 very happy and confident and show a love of learning in this friendly and welcoming nursery. They are independent learners, focused on the many engaging learning opportunities that staff provide. Children show very high levels of engagement in their play. Inspector highlights - Children are very happy and confident and show a love of learning. - Staff are excellent role models and treat children with high levels of respect and kindness. - Leaders are passionate and committed and have a clear vision for the nursery. - Leaders and staff regularly review the environment and act swiftly to improve the provision. - Staff provide a well-rounded curriculum to support children's personal development. Areas to develop - 1 reflect on and enhance group sessions to maintain high-quality teaching and learning for all children. Inspection #10392371 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288909) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Jitterbugs Day Nursery Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10392371 Lead inspector Rob Yates Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288909)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400096) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 5 & 7 Trinity Road, Scarborough, YO11 2TD [© 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#/-0.40994/54.27337/14) [](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=jitterbugs-day-nursery-yo11-2td-400096) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents and carers comment on how their children thrive in the nursery. > They recognise the support their children receive and the progress they make, especially regarding their communication and language. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Additionally, staff recently used information gathered from visits to a local setting that supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to inform specific interventions to support all children. This provides an environment that is well considered to support all children's communication and learning. Outdoor space Leaders and staff regularly review the environment and act swiftly to improve the provision. For example, they have recently introduced a specific outdoor space to improve access to outdoor provision for young children. ## Parent Reviews of Jitterbugs Day Nursery 4.2 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJd6ro5oKdtlMGakkZxA0gVTE2dDOxtE4w2iKOSrjuUKCMzsw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Karen Howell-Ball 3 years ago Daliah has been going to jitterbugs for the last 7 months. The care and support she has received is amazing. It is such a caring and welcoming nursery. The nursery staff all go above and beyond to make sure the children are cared and looked after. Daliah has enjoyed the music lessons the French lessons and messy play especially. We get up to date photos of her progress during the day which puts our mind at rest. I would like to thank all of the nursery staff especially Emma her keyworker and Katie the nursery team leader and SEN lead who have been a major part in Daliahs progress and care and have helped us immensely I would highly recommend Jitterbugs Nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtOG82XzRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487f47f148bef6c9:0x55e0afb1dd29314d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWpgLg4dIMJegLHRbCSMbelBKvYah1QAIRJkQq4rzuEppemo7zYVA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) James Koppert 8 years ago I work as a professional working with children services and I had my daughter at jitterbugs and can't recommend it enough. They are an amazing team who get to know each child individually and genuinely care for their development and welfare. They run hundreds of different activities and my daughter was excited every single day she was attending and as a parent that makes me feel very comfortable. I can only give this service the full five stars. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBdm8zdjRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487f47f148bef6c9:0x55e0afb1dd29314d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXyYkt1DKsdTvWgit1DNOVQEv45eN4sO2i5T97wRFZG6VcA8AZ8Fw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Kallirroi Mpika 3 years ago The worst nursery in Scarborough UK. If a child doesn't speak (ages 0-3), it's impossible to find what really matters. They are saying that all were good but your child shows the opposite. Don't be recommended. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1dGFtYUxnEAE!2m1!1s0x487f47f148bef6c9:0x55e0afb1dd29314d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL8EW_xv12-COIsIi-xeXEUorqO8OEqiLvn2IWqf8zbeDGFxg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Leigh Wray 9 years ago Fantastic nursery, had to move away and wasn't happy we had to change from here. Got a great security system. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRN3NQa1RBEAE!2m1!1s0x487f47f148bef6c9:0x55e0afb1dd29314d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLmJ1KOmRcVNtAr3ArLon3LL_86chuRXcisKehBPiKdRog56w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Hannibal Sarin 8 years ago Fantastic nursery I'm very pleased. There is a lot going on to keep kids occupied. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBdGJuNTVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487f47f148bef6c9:0x55e0afb1dd29314d) Reviews from Google for Jitterbugs Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6188139066461598029&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: September 2009 - July 2025 Good - August 2019 Outstanding - September 2013 Outstanding - September 2009 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Jitterbugs Day Nursery ### How does Jitterbugs Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Jitterbugs Day Nursery? ### What is Jitterbugs Day Nursery working on improving? ### Where is Jitterbugs Day Nursery located? ## Nearby day nurseries in Scarborough Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Jitterbugs Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Skylark Day Nursery Scarborough · YO12 5AB ](/nursery/skylark-day-nursery-yo12-5ab-2557078) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Childhaven Under Two's Scarborough · YO11 1UB ](/nursery/childhaven-under-two-s-yo11-1ub-2853079) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Green Hedges Day Nursery Scarborough · YO11 2BJ ](/nursery/green-hedges-day-nursery-yo11-2bj-400109) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Seedlings Nursery and Pre-school Scarborough · YO12 7BE ](/nursery/seedlings-nursery-and-pre-school-yo12-7be-2654390) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Little Learners Nursery and Preschool Scarborough · YO12 7RX ](/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-preschool-yo12-7rx-2819018) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Buckets & Spades Nursery Scarborough · YO11 1SQ 4.6(43 reviews) ](/nursery/buckets-spades-nursery-yo11-1sq-ey283140) [See all nurseries in Scarborough →](/search?q=Scarborough) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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