YMCA Nursery Woolston

Centenary Quay, Victoria Road, Woolston, Southampton SO19 9EF
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Care Provided by YMCA Nursery Woolston

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Fuller (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1090981
  • Total Places for Children
  • 108
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 4 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, 1 week between Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for YMCA Nursery Woolston

  • Full Day Care (Includes mid-morning snack, hot lunch, afternoon snack & consumables) 8am to 6pm £75.20
    Morning Session (Includes mid-morning snack, hot lunch & consumables) 8am to 1pm £46.55
    Afternoon Session (Includes afternoon snack & consumables) 1pm to 6pm £44.85

  • Please contact our team if you have any enquiries
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YMCA Nursery Woolston Reviews (45)

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9.8

YMCA Nursery Woolston has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.809) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time YMCA Nursery Woolston has 45 reviews.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has been at the nursery for six months now and has grown in confidence so much. It is clear that our child enjoys their time there. The staff are absolutely lovely and so helpful, it is such a fun, loving, playful environment. The food is mostly great, especially the alternatives offered,
some of the meals could be changed however as they are not a big hit.
It would be great to see more plant life in the outdoor space.

Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery Woolston

Thank you for your amazing feedback! We are glad your child is enjoying their time at the nursery and has settled in well.


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Review from N C (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My four year old daughter has been here since she was 2 years old, she has really progressed and come out of her shell. The staff are friendly and helpful. They update you at the end of the session on the day your child has had, and they upload pictures and meals on the parent app. I feel that my daughter
is cared for and happy, she sometimes doesn't like going in and they make her feel comfortable once she's in the pre school room. They are currently developing skills needed for infant school in September, my daughter is learning how to spell her name and recognising numbers and letters as well as adding and subtracting. The rooms are always clean, tidy and safe. The outside garden area is fantastic, this is where my daughter has the most fun she loves to be outside playing in the sand pit or digging in the mud.

Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery Woolston

Thank you for your amazing feedback! We are glad to hear that your daughter is having a lovely experience at our Woolston Nursery!


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Review from Lynette K (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little one has been going to Woolston YMCA Nursery for just over a year now and it’s the best decision we made moving him from a childminders. He is now in pre-school and the change in him is amazing. He’s more confident, he has made friends and most importantly he loves going.
Everyone there
are lovely and shows they have a passion for their jobs and caring for little ones around them. We could not have asked for a better nursery/pre-school!

Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery Woolston

Thank you for your amazing feedback for our staff at Woolston Nursery and we are glad to hear that your son is enjoying his time with us!


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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, the staff are approachable and friendly. My son loves going on his days to see what fun activities he can do with his friends. Moments are put up nearly daily and how much he has eaten on his lunch. Always a good handover when picking up and always asked on drop off how he has been
on the days he hasn't been at nursery.

Reply from Kelly Clark, Marketing at YMCA Nursery Woolston

Thank you for your kind review, we're pleased that you're happy with the care provided to your son here and he is having lots of fun too!


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Review from Ruby S (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery where my daughter has really flourished. The staff are so helpful and kind! From the first day she started, they've done everything they can to make her feel happy and safe. I'm very glad she has started her life here.

Reply from Kelly Clark, Marketing at YMCA Nursery Woolston

Thank you for your review Ruby, we're delighted to hear how well your daughter is thriving here and how happy you both are!


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Review from Ramona N (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended YMCA Woolston a couple of years ago and now my son is attending the toddler room. With both of them, I was very happy and have had no major problems. The staff has always been very friendly and caring. I am amazed when I see my son doing/ saying different things. I highly recommend
this nursery!

Reply from Kelly Clark, Marketing at YMCA Nursery Woolston

We're so grateful you chose YMCA Woolston to care for both of your children, it's wonderful to watch the children grow and thrive here.


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Review from P P (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son joined YMCA in the preschool room and he loves it! He has been very settled from the start and the staff are always welcoming and friendly. I have been impressed with the care he receives whilst at nursery. We are kept up to date with what he has eaten and any activities he has done. He will
miss being at YMCA when he moves on to school!

Reply from Kelly Clark, Marketing at YMCA Nursery Woolston

Thank you for your kind review, and it's lovely to be able to provide care for your child, do stay in touch and let us how he gets on at school.


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Review from Marta M (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm very happy with all aspects. Very kind and friendly staff, always take care of my 3 years old son. Our child is always happy to be there and wants to come back to play. Also very good communication with the office.

Reply from Kelly Clark, Marketing at YMCA Nursery Woolston

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review, we're so pleased your son is happy and settled here at nursery.


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Review from Ayesha w (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are really good and take good care of my child, the way they manage and treat him I really like. The environment is good and clean, whenever I visited they keep the kids busy with good activities so they learn well.

Reply from Kelly Clark, Marketing at YMCA Nursery Woolston

Thank you for your review, we're pleased you're happy with the nursery and the care your son receives.


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Review from Pei Ling H (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My kid enjoys so much there at YMCA. The staff are all very nice and kid-friendly.
Though I think it’s a bit dirty every time when my son comes back but he just loves going there everyday even during the weekends.

Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery Woolston

Thank you so much for taking the time to write up this lovely review of our YMCA Nursery Woolston. It is always a pleasure to receive such a rewarding review for the nursery as the staff love what they do and deserve all the positive recognition.


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Review from Suzanne Y (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery. Very clean and safe. The staff are so friendly and the children all have one-to-one all day long. Always welcomed with a smile and the handover is very professional and not rushed. 10 out of 10. Would highly recommend it.

Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery Woolston

Thank you so much for taking the time to write up this lovely review of our YMCA Nursery Woolston. It is always a pleasure to receive such a rewarding review for the nursery as the staff love what they do and deserve all the recognition.


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Review from Iwona D (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is in this nursery. She is very happy. All the ladies are very happy and kind. I recommend this nursery.
Without asking how my child was at school today they are very keen to tell you about it.

Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery Woolston

Thank you so much for taking the time to write up this lovely review of our YMCA Nursery Woolston. It is always a pleasure to receive such a rewarding review for the nursery as the staff love what they do and deserve all the positive recognition.


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Review from Ivelina Z (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

YMCA is a great place my children to be in.
A lot of funny and educational games that give children a chance to explore and learn about the world around them.
Children could go out for a walk or to the library to read some books as well.
The staff are very friendly, gentle and kind and provides
detailed handovers.

Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery Woolston

Thank you so much for taking the time to write up this lovely review of our YMCA Nursery Woolston. It is always a pleasure to receive such a rewarding review for the nursery as the staff love what they do and deserve all the positive recognition.


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Review from Aran C (Father of Child) published on 22 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We nearly always bring our child late but there is always someone to greet him and take him in almost instantly. I am confident that all the staff actually enjoy looking after the children.
I feel like the play areas could sometimes benefit from a more rigorous cleaning policy. Overall we are both
satisfied.

Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery Woolston

Thank you so much for taking the time to write up this lovely review of our YMCA Nursery Woolston. It is always a pleasure to receive such a rewarding review for the nursery as the staff love what they do and deserve all the positive recognition. Thank you for your feedback, it is always welcome and it will be taken onboard.


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Review from Sam H (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

YMCA Woolston is an incredibly spacious setting that my child enjoys attending. The staff are exceptional and have a genuine love for the children that really shines through. The special educational needs support both my child and I have received after raising concerns has been beyond anything I have
heard of from parents of other settings. I don’t have a single thing I would change about this nursery.

Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery Woolston

Thank you so much for taking the time to write up this lovely review of our YMCA Nursery Woolston. It is always a pleasure to receive such a rewarding review for the nursery as the staff love what they do and deserve all the positive recognition.


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Review from Anca P (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good staff, well trained, welcome and friendly staff. I'm very happy to bring my child there. A lot of fun and they are keeping busy all the time, my son is very happy there, having o lots of things to do.

Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery Woolston

Thank you so much for taking the time to write up this lovely review of our YMCA Nursery Woolston. It is always a pleasure to receive such a rewarding review for the nursery as the staff love what they do and deserve all the positive recognition.


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Review from Ewa G (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend! All staff is well trained very nice and helpful! My daughter and son love coming every day and after all day they have huge smiles on their faces which is very important! Thank you for your hard work!

Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery Woolston

Thank you so much for taking the time to write up this lovely review of our YMCA Nursery Woolston. It is always a pleasure to receive such a rewarding review for the nursery as the staff love what they do and deserve all the positive recognition.


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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our youngest child started at YMCA Nursery in the baby room after a challenging period of disjointed childcare after our regular childminder was taken ill. This period of disruption had exacerbated issues around daytime sleeping, with all its various knock-on effects. The team at YMCA could not have
been more helpful in getting them settled, taking the time to understand what might work best, being proactive with sensible suggestions, and being really reassuring of two parents who after all the disruption were also pretty stressed.
Our child loves being at YMCA. A lovely space, with loads to do, lots of time outside, and most importantly lots of love, care and attention from the staff. On the practical side the systems they have in place for drop off/pick up are practical, the communication when there is an issue or query is really good, our child enjoys the food, and the admin team are really organised and helpful if you need to book extra sessions.

Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery Woolston

Thank you so much for taking the time to write up this lovely review of our YMCA Nursery Woolston. It is always a pleasure to receive such a rewarding review for the nursery as the staff love what they do and deserve all the positive recognition.


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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended this nursery for the last three years, she absolutely loves going and never seems to want to leave when I go to collect her! The staff are so kind and helpful, they always make you feel welcome and nothing is too much to ask, highly recommended to anyone looking for childcare.

Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery Woolston

Thank you so much for taking the time to write up this lovely review of our YMCA Nursery Woolston. It is always a pleasure to receive such a rewarding review for the nursery as the staff love what they do and deserve all the positive recognition.


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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Being first-time parents, we were very apprehensive about leaving our little girl when going back to work!
We are so thankful for the team at the YMCA, especially the baby room! We trust them with our child three days a week and they have really helped her become the little lady she is today!
Thank
you so much!

Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery Woolston

Thank you so much for taking the time to write up this lovely review of our YMCA Nursery Woolston. It is always a pleasure to receive such a rewarding review for the nursery as the staff love what they do and deserve all the positive recognition.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.809)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.809) out of 10 for YMCA Nursery Woolston is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.837 for YMCA Nursery Woolston is calculated as follows: ( (209 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 245 Ratings = 4.837

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.972 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for YMCA Nursery Woolston is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 108 number of registered child places is 21.6. 21 Positive Reviews ÷ 21.6 = 0.972

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about YMCA Nursery Woolston

What is the Age Range of Children that YMCA Nursery Woolston accepts?

YMCA Nursery Woolston accepts Children aged from 0 years 4 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is YMCA Nursery Woolston Open?

YMCA Nursery Woolston is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does YMCA Nursery Woolston have capacity for?

YMCA Nursery Woolston has capacity for a total of 108 Children.

How far is YMCA Nursery Woolston to the centre of Southampton?

1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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