# StaynPlay Day Care

StaynPlay Day Care is a full-day nursery at James Watt Close, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0NX, in Southtown, Norfolk. It is registered for 130 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.1 from 15 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/staynplay-day-care-2793685  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: James Watt Close, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0NX
- Registered places: 130
- Phone: 01493 803777
- Website: https://staynplaydaycare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2793685

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 January 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/16/2793685

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2024 (Reference 2793685). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793685)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793685)
- Registered places: 130 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793685)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: James Watt Close, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0NX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.589166,1.705990

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 3.1 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.9 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 | 0.9 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 | 1.0 miles |
| Southtown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Woodlands Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shine (EAST NORFOLK)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shine-east-norfolk-ey270216) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Squirrels Play Forest at Seagulls](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-squirrels-play-forest-at-seagulls-2656064) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scribbles-day-nursery-gorleston-ltd-ey473569) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Rascal's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascals-day-nursery-ey447168) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Cobholm and Lichfield Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cobholm-and-lichfield-childcare-centre-ey272694) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scribbles-day-nursery-gorleston-2774873) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is StaynPlay Day Care's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated StaynPlay Day Care Good at its inspection on 28 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can StaynPlay Day Care take?

StaynPlay Day Care is registered with Ofsted for up to 130 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to StaynPlay Day Care?

Great Yarmouth is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact StaynPlay Day Care?

You can call 01493 803777 and visit staynplaydaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793685)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=StaynPlay+Day+Care+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ28SjYowF2kcRssZXNz94Qk4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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