# Little Squirrels Play Forest at Seagulls

Little Squirrels Play Forest at Seagulls is a full-day nursery at Seagulls Surestart centre, Magdalen Way, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7BP, in Bradwell, Norfolk. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Little Squirrels Play Forest Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-squirrels-play-forest-at-seagulls-2656064  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Seagulls Surestart centre, Magdalen Way, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7BP
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 01493 660099
- Website: https://www.seagullsdaynursery.org.uk/
- Run by: [Little Squirrels Play Forest Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-squirrels-play-forest-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2656064

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2656064

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2021 (Reference 2656064). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2656064)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2656064)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2656064)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1608908)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Seagulls Surestart centre, Magdalen Way, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7BP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.576736,1.714862

- Park: Meadow Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Norfolk there are about 3.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 3.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Stradbroke Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Wroughton Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wroughton Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ormiston Herman Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Homefield VC CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hillside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rascal's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascals-day-nursery-ey447168) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scribbles-day-nursery-gorleston-2774873) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scribbles-day-nursery-gorleston-ltd-ey473569) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [StaynPlay Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/staynplay-day-care-2793685) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Shine (EAST NORFOLK)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shine-east-norfolk-ey270216) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Great Yarmouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-great-yarmouth-ey304521) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Squirrels Play Forest at Seagulls's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Squirrels Play Forest at Seagulls Good at its inspection on 2 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Squirrels Play Forest at Seagulls take?

Little Squirrels Play Forest at Seagulls is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Squirrels Play Forest at Seagulls?

Little Squirrels Play Forest at Seagulls is run by Little Squirrels Play Forest Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Squirrels Play Forest at Seagulls?

You can call 01493 660099 and visit www.seagullsdaynursery.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2656064)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Seagulls+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ0adoc0ME2kcRTbAMoa7zuLQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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