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Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) # Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) in Great Yarmouth (NR31 6RR) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 217 High Street, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6RR · Norfolk Number of places 72 places Age range 0–2 yrs Last inspected Apr 2026 Local authority Norfolk About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Ltd, registered in 2014, provides outstanding care and education for children aged 2 to 5 years. Located in Great Yarmouth, this nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, all year round, excluding bank holidays and one week at Christmas. The dedicated team of 26 staff members, including 21 with at least a level 2 early years qualification and six holding a level 6, ensures children receive excellent support. The nursery has a capacity for 100 children with 116 currently on roll. Significant improvements to the outdoor play space provide children with enhanced opportunities to explore and learn. The setting offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children, demonstrating a commitment to accessible and high-quality early years provision. Scribbles Day Nursery fosters a warm and engaging environment, where children are encouraged to develop independence, emotional understanding, and a love for learning through rich sensory experiences and well-planned activities. What it's like Children are warmly welcomed by staff and freely choose from a range of well-planned activities that capture their interest. They are actively engaged at all times and well-supported by skilled staff, including those new to the nursery and those learning English as an additional language. Children use their senses to explore and learn, developing independence and understanding of their emotions through various activities and staff guidance. Warm welcome Engaging activities Skilled staff Sensory exploration Continuous improvement ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2014 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Apr 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 2 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Last inspected 16 April 2026 What it's like to attend Children are warmly welcomed by staff and freely choose from a range of well-planned activities that capture their interest. They are actively engaged at all times and well-supported by skilled staff, including those new to the nursery and those learning English as an additional language. Children use their senses to explore and learn, developing independence and understanding of their emotions through various activities and staff guidance. Inspector highlights - Children are warmly welcomed and actively engaged in well-planned activities. - Skilled staff provide close, sensitive support for children new to nursery and those learning English as an additional language. - Children use their senses to explore fruits and vegetables and learn to handle real tools safely. - Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and teach them strategies to understand and regulate their emotions. - Leaders and managers are highly focused on continuous improvement, taking feedback and enhancing the learning environment, including outdoor play. - Staff receive a very effective induction, regular supervision, and opportunities for broad training. Inspection #10236902 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303796) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Inspection date Apr 2026 Inspection no. 10236902 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303796)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473569) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=scribbles-day-nursery-gorleston-ltd-nr31-6rr-ey473569) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), learn strategies to explore and recognise their own emotions. Individual support plans, regular assessments, and strong partnerships with parents and other agencies ensure children with SEND receive the best opportunities, benefiting from enhanced sensory room facilities and improved technological resources. Outdoor space Significant improvements to the outdoor play space mean that children have more space and better opportunities to explore the rich learning environment. EAL / language support Children who are new to the nursery and are learning to speak English as an additional language receive close, sensitive support to ensure positive early experiences. ## Parent Reviews of Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXzt1rBrFnCMVMhqlNIVxannu89R-rZ7p5kEk2KseiQn2iA5RwDFg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Lilija Marsden 11 months ago An amazing nursery with wonderful staff! Our little one had never been apart from us for more than an hour during the first eight months, and the staff were incredibly supportive in helping her adjust and settle into a nursery routine. We are always kept updated and well-informed about everything. The staff also support her bilingual development, as we are a two-language household. We couldn’t be happier — and most importantly, our little girl is happy, which means the world to us. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkVlFuZHdURFJ6TFc5Uk5reE9hMTl3VFRsNFNVRRAB!2m1!1s0x47da05ffc661f119:0x655ec28e0184a067) Reviews from Google for Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston). [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7304489560808136807&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2014 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Outstanding ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - May 2022 Outstanding - April 2022 Outstanding - November 2017 Outstanding - October 2017 Outstanding - August 2014 Good - July 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) ### What are the opening hours at Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston)? ### What kind of childcare setting is Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston)? ### How does Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) support children with SEND? ### Whereabouts is Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston)? ### Which strengths stand out at Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston)? ## Nearby day nurseries in Great Yarmouth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston). - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Great Yarmouth · NR31 6NE 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/scribbles-day-nursery-gorleston-nr31-6ne-2774873) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Shine (EAST NORFOLK) Gorleston-on-Sea · NR31 0LG 4.8(32 reviews) ](/nursery/shine-east-norfolk-nr31-0lg-ey270216) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Little Squirrels Play Forest at Seagulls Great Yarmouth · NR31 7BP ](/nursery/little-squirrels-play-forest-at-seagulls-nr31-7bp-2656064) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Rascal's Day Nursery Great Yarmouth · NR31 7BU 4.4(8 reviews) ](/nursery/rascal-s-day-nursery-nr31-7bu-ey447168) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### StaynPlay Day Care Great Yarmouth · NR31 0NX 3.1(17 reviews) ](/nursery/staynplay-day-care-nr31-0nx-2793685) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Great Yarmouth Great Yarmouth · NR31 6LA 4.3(7 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-great-yarmouth-nr31-6la-ey304521) [See all nurseries in Great Yarmouth →](/search?q=Great+Yarmouth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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