YMCA Nursery Andover

Dairy Road, East Anton, Andover SP11 6UL
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Care Provided by YMCA Nursery Andover

  • 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
  • Eileen Isherwood Adams (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 109098
  • Total Places for Children
  • 121
  • 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 Andover

  • Full Day Care (Includes mid-morning snack, hot lunch, afternoon snack & consumables) 8am to 6pm £77.65
    Morning Session (Includes mid-morning snack, hot lunch & consumables) 8am to 1pm £48.45
    Afternoon Session (Includes afternoon snack & consumables) 1pm to 6pm £47.30

  • Please contact our team if you have any enquiries
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YMCA Nursery Andover Reviews (24)

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8.8

YMCA Nursery Andover has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.820) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time YMCA Nursery Andover has 24 reviews.

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Review from Oliver H (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff, they all do incredible work at the nursery. They have helped my son transition and manage him perfectly from babies to the toddler group. I have seen him grow and develop amazingly and forever thankful to the staff.

Reply from Sophie Packer, Digital Marketing Co-ordinator at YMCA Nursery Andover

Thank you, Oliver, for your lovely review for the Andover team.


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Review from H H (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really well-deserved ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted Report!
Always knew this nursery was the one!
My daughter goes in Happy and comes out Happy!
My son is also due to start when I return back to work after maternity leave!
I have no problems or concerns, and I cannot wait to watch both my children thrive
in a place they love!

Reply from Eileen Isherwood Adams, Manager at YMCA Nursery Andover

Thank you for this wonderful review; it's lovely to read that our little ones are happy and enjoying their time here at the YMCA Andover.


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Review from Monique S (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our first child (daughter) went to the nursery when it first opened and she had such a wonderful time there. She had built strong, secure relationships with some of the staff there and she still absolutely loves it there, despite leaving a few years ago now. So when we had another baby, there was no
question about where we would send him because they are all so lovely and caring at the YMCA. The experience we have had there is welcoming and caring. Our boy, who is now in the baby room, loves it there and the teachers are amazing.

Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery Andover

Thank you for your review of our Andover nursery! We are very happy to hear that you have had a wonderful experience with our Andover team! I will be passing over your kind words!


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Review from Louise L (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff and nursery. Honestly cannot fault anything. My daughter loved her time and misses the team very much. The outside space is fantastic and the children are always outside. They really work hard preparing the children for school.

Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery Andover

Thank you for your review of our Andover Nursery! We are very happy to hear that you have had a wonderful experience with our Andover team! I will be passing over your kind words!


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Review from Claire B (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The YMCA Nursery is simply the best!
I have 2 children here and I couldn’t think of a better place for them to be.
The staff are fantastic and really understand each individual child and what they need to progress to the next stage of their development.
One of my children has SEN and they have been
outstanding in supporting his development, tracking his attainment and putting targets in place to support him. He always comes home telling us what a fantastic day he has had, the friends he has made and all the delicious food he has eaten.
The environment is well thought out, inviting, engaging and motivating.
They also offer a breakfast club which is great for working parents.
Childcare is expensive wherever you go but I trust the YMCA wholeheartedly with my children.
I would recommend them to all parents in Andover, thank you YMCA!

Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery Andover

Thank you so much for taking the time to write up this lovely review of our nursery. 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 H W (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

YMCA is a fantastic nursery and I couldn’t wish for a better place for my daughter. The staff are all so caring, kind and they are a big part of the reason that she has developed into such a confident happy little girl. Any concerns have always been dealt with appropriately and fairly.

Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery Andover

Thank you so much for taking the time to write up this lovely review of our nursery. 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 Lois S (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twin boys attended the setting having never been away from me. From the first settling in session, I was made to feel totally at ease and I knew my boys would have the most amazing time. The staff are great - really friendly and informative of anything that needed discussing about my children’s development.
I highly recommend the setting and I can confidently say I would not be if I didn’t think it was great!

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Review from Kirsty B (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has really enjoyed his time at YMCA. He started when he was just over a year old and has recently left for school and misses the staff already. All the staff have been amazing, especially the SENCO who has supported not only my son but myself, as a parent and nothing is ever too much trouble.
I'm looking forward to enrolling my youngest son into the baby room next year.

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Review from Tom L (Father of Child) published on 20 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

YMCA Andover nursery is an excellent place. My daughter has learnt so much in her time spent there. The staff there are so professional and you can tell that their number one priority is your child.

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Review from Katie R (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter was one of the first to join YMCA Andover when it opened at just 1-year-old. She’s been through all 3 rooms and started school this September. YMCA provided a fun, safe and supportive environment for her in which she thrived. She was always so excited about her days at nursery. The staff
have been fantastic and we are extremely grateful to them all! My son is currently in Toddlers and has 2 years remaining at nursery. He is enjoying every moment and it’s been wonderful to see him grow in confidence.

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Review from Mesha V (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at the YMCA at the age of 1 year 1 month soon after the nursery opened its doors. He absolutely loved it ! He has just started reception and is so confident in himself. The nursery staff were so helpful over the years. They are passionate about what they do and I’m very grateful for all
they have done for us. Thanks, ladies! Special mention must be made to six members of staff in particular.

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Review from Jon S (Father of Child) published on 20 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The YMCA nursery in Andover have been superb in every way. My daughter absolutely loves the staff and other children and always looks forward to going in. The staff are kind and supportive, working tirelessly to give the children their very best. The cooked meals often get a good review from my daughter
too. We feel lucky she is there.

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Review from Beth G (Godmother of Child) published on 24 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

The staff are welcoming and they greet the children by name but when it comes to working alongside parents they don't do this effectively enough. My godson is not school ready and the parent partnership is not to a standard I would expect for my godson.

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Review from Francesca H (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been going to this nursery since he was nine months old (he's now two). The staff are all fantastic with him, and I've seen him come such a long way in the time that he's been there. Being at the nursery has helped him become a confident, outgoing, inquisitive little boy, and I am
absolutely thrilled with his progress.
All the staff are really friendly and approachable and happy to take the time to talk about things I need reassurance on. The nursery itself is a lovely, spacious building, and the three rooms are full of lots of fun things to do for each age group (I know my son is going to adore the castle in the pre-school room when he moves up!).
The garden is a really good size, with many different areas with fun things to do. They use an app to keep parents updated of the kids' days, so I always know how my boy has eaten/slept, and on collection, I get an update on his day from the staff. Couldn't be happier - highly recommended!

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Review from Teju A (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little man has been in YMCA for a year and a half and never have I had a reason to complain. My mind is thoroughly at ease and at peace when dropping him off in the morning. The care and support are exceptional. He is always eager to go to nursery. He has also made loads of friends with the other
kids and staff alike. The daily activities and learning have helped shaped and developed his learning and speech. We are currently working on potty training and the staff are very supportive in this stage.

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Review from Mark O (Father of Child) published on 21 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My youngest daughter has been attending YMCA Andover for approx 18 months. I have seen her blossom into a confident and caring child who has been well educated that will serve her well for when she attends reception class. The staff are amazing and are always attentive. They want the best out of every
child.

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Review from Fatos K (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We can’t thank enough to all the kind, friendly, helpful and supportive staff of this beautiful nursery. We moved to this nursery because of an unfortunate experience with the precious nursery. We are so glad that we made that move.
My twins were not talking and were not socialising with other children
when we came to YMCA. It’s only been 10 months now and they both talking and very socialised. When I pick them up, I get an update with all the things they did such as what they ate or what activities they were involved. Every 4-6 weeks we get to sit down and talk about their progress. We are super happy with all the YMCA staff and very sad to leave for the big school. Thank you so much with everything that you did to my babies.

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Review from K E (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves this nursery. She has made lots of new friends. They have worked side by side with me on things (potty training) and routines.
The staff are fantastic. She has learnt a lot and come a long way and that is thanks to the staff.
The staff behind the scenes are fantastic as well.

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Review from Jen M (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has settled in really well. She absolutely loves the staff. Every day is different for her and she does lots of new things. Her development is monitored well and I receive regular updates and photos of her day as well, which is lovely!

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Review from Louise K (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't thank the YMCA and all their staff enough for the fantastic care and support they give to my son. The staff are all very compassionate towards the children and my son's key workers all have a fantastic bond with him ensuring his extra needs are met. I'm particularly impressed with the extra
support that's given from the SENCo leader. She has done such a good job helping with some issues my little one has and ensures all the staff are equally briefed so everyone delivers the same routine for him. Well done to the manager for leading such a great team, all your hard work is much appreciated!

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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.820)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.820) out of 10 for YMCA Nursery Andover is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 out of 5 from 6 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 4.972 for YMCA Nursery Andover is calculated as follows: ( (70 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.972

  • 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 3.848 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for YMCA Nursery Andover is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 121 number of registered child places is 24.2. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 24.2 = 0.248

  • 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 Andover

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

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

What Days & Hours is YMCA Nursery Andover Open?

YMCA Nursery Andover 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 Andover have capacity for?

YMCA Nursery Andover has capacity for a total of 121 Children.

How far is YMCA Nursery Andover to the centre of Andover?

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

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