# MadHatters Pre School Nursery

MadHatters Pre School Nursery is a full-day nursery at 55a Nelson Street, SCARBOROUGH, YO12 7SZ, in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.4 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/madhatters-pre-school-nursery-ey444943  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 55a Nelson Street, SCARBOROUGH, YO12 7SZ
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01723 448403
- Ofsted URN: EY444943

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 April 2025, 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/EY444943

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2012 (Reference EY444943). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY444943)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY444943)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY444943)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 September 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1880161)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 55a Nelson Street, SCARBOROUGH, YO12 7SZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.282909,-0.407090

- Station: Scarborough, 0.2 miles
- 25 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Valley Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Crescent Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: St Nicholas Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Peasholm Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Royal Albert Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 3.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Childhaven Community Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Friarage Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Barrowcliff School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Springhead School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Buckets & Spades Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buckets-and-spades-nursery-ey283140) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Footsteps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footsteps-nursery-ey436525) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hayleys Little Munchkins](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hayleys-little-munchkins-2673440) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-preschool-2819018) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dovecote Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dovecote-playgroup-ey555952) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Childhaven Under Two's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childhaven-under-twos-2853079) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is MadHatters Pre School Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated MadHatters Pre School Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can MadHatters Pre School Nursery take?

MadHatters Pre School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to MadHatters Pre School Nursery?

Scarborough is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact MadHatters Pre School Nursery?

You can call 01723 448403.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY444943)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Madhatters&query_place_id=ChIJZx1e84xHf0gRjxDhUghb5a0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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