# Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Ltd Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Ltd is a full-day nursery at 217 High Street, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6RR, in Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk. It is registered for 72 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scribbles-day-nursery-gorleston-ltd-ey473569 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 217 High Street, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6RR - Registered places: 72 - Phone: 01493 656478 - Website: https://www.scribblesdaynurserygroup.com/ - Run by: [Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/scribbles-day-nursery-gorleston-ltd) - Ofsted URN: EY473569 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 16 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard | | Achievement | Strong standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Strong standard | Safeguarding standards met. Inspection history: - 16 April 2026: Ofsted report card, report card - 7 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Outstanding Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473569 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2014 (Reference EY473569). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473569) - Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 16 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473569) - Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473569) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/778830) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: 217 High Street, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6RR Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.582840,1.728979 - Park: Priory Gardens, under 0.1 miles - Park: Koolunga Gardens, 0.2 miles - Park: Meadow Park, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 5.0 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Wroughton Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Wroughton Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) | | 0.5 miles | | Stradbroke Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | | 1.1 miles | | Ormiston Herman Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scribbles-day-nursery-gorleston-2774873) | | | | 0.5 miles | | [Shine (EAST NORFOLK)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shine-east-norfolk-ey270216) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Little Squirrels Play Forest at Seagulls](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-squirrels-play-forest-at-seagulls-2656064) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Rascal's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascals-day-nursery-ey447168) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [StaynPlay Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/staynplay-day-care-2793685) | Good | | | 1.1 miles | | [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Great Yarmouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-great-yarmouth-ey304521) | Good | | | 1.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Ltd's Ofsted rating? Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Ltd was inspected on 16 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Ltd take? Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time. ### Who runs Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Ltd? Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Ltd is run by Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries. ### How do I contact Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Ltd? You can call 01493 656478 and visit www.scribblesdaynurserygroup.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473569) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Scribbles+Day+Nursery+-+Head+Office&query_place_id=ChIJGfFhxv8F2kcRZ6CEAY7CXmU) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.