Giggles N Squiggles Discovery
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in King'S Lynn for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2025. Open since 2023, with 56 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Norfolk
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Norfolk from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
PE30 2LAWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 7 January 2025 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are warmly welcomed into the nursery by staff, who greet them at the door. They readily separate from their parents and are keen to explore the range of different materials and resources available. Children are happy and settled, and demonstrate that they have developed reassuring bonds with staff. They make decisions about what they would like to do next, developing their confidence. Staff support this and are led by what children want to do. They engage well with children during their play, offering further support when needed.
Children benefit from plenty of fresh air, in all weather. They have opportunities to be physically active, which helps to promote their health and well-being. Children enjoy exploring water with bubbles and blocks of ice. They eagerly use spades to help plant a Christmas tree in the garden. Staff talk to children in a calm manner and children's behaviour is good. Staff praise children often as they recognise their efforts and achievements. This helps them to build good levels of self-esteem.
Staff know the importance of supporting children's speech and language skills.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- help children to build on their understanding of the need for safety to help them consider and manage some risks when tackling new challenges n support staff to pay closer attention to children who are not engaged in activities so that all children have opportunities to reach their full potential.
- 7 January 2025Good Safeguarding: Yes
Still missing for Giggles N Squiggles Discovery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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