YMCA Merstham Hub Pre-school

Merstham Community Hub, 2a-2b, Portland Drive, Mertsham, Redhill RH1 3HY
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9.9 30 Reviews
YMCA Merstham Hub Pre-school offers high quality and affordable childcare for children aged 2–5 in Merstham.

The nursery has funded spaces for 2-year-olds in receipt of Feet funding, and accepts the 15 hours Government funding for all 3 & 4-year-olds. In addition, the nursery also accepts the 30 hrs funding that some families may be entitled to.

They offer full-day sessions 08:45-14:45 or half-day sessions in the mornings 08:45-11:45, or half day afternoons 11:45-14:45. A minimum of two half-day sessions a week.

The nursery also offers an additional lunch club available to morning children 11:45-12:45 charged at £6.00 for 3-year-olds and £7.00 for two-year-olds.

The nursery has a friendly, professional team who will help to settle your child and enhance their learning and development through fun, stimulating activities and experiences.

The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage and will work with parents to ensure that all children have opportunities to develop, progress and be confident to the best of their ability.

All children have access to a secure outdoor play area which includes water play, gardening and outdoor toys, accessing the garden is part of the daily routine.
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Care Provided by YMCA Merstham Hub Pre-school

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • YMCA East Surrey
  • Person in charge
  • Jane Bellenger (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 4
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1075028
  • Total Places for Children
  • 40
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:45-14:45
    Tuesday 08:45-14:45
    Wednesday 08:45-14:45
    Thursday 08:45-14:45
    Friday 08:45-14:45
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for YMCA Merstham Hub Pre-school

  • 2 yr olds £21.00 for 1 session (3hrs) or £42.00 for full day (6hrs). 3 yr olds £18.00 for 1 session (3hrs) or £36.00 for full days (6hrs)

  • Fee funding for 2 yr olds accepted - 3 & 4 Years free 15 hrs funding available to all children the term after their 3rd birthday. 3 & 4 years free 30 hrs funding available (subject to eligibility).

YMCA Merstham Hub Pre-school Reviews (30)

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9.9

YMCA Merstham Hub Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.902) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time YMCA Merstham Hub Pre-school has 30 reviews.

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Review from Mike S (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has flourished during his time at YMCA Merstham Hub Pre-school. The teachers have been wonderful in bringing him out of his shell and he looks forward to his days in nursery. He always enjoys telling us about all the wonderful things he has done there.

Reply from Jane Bellenger, Manager at YMCA Merstham Hub Pre-school

Thank you Mike. We love having your son with us, he is a great little boy with a great character and attitude to learning. We know he will continue to thrive and enjoy learning when he goes to big school.


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Review from Sophie H (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend this preschool. The staff are absolutely amazing and my son loves going in everyday. It's got such a welcoming feel and seeing my son so happy, making friends and smiling when he comes out, makes me a very happy mum. Can't recommend enough.

Reply from Jane Bellenger, Manager at YMCA Merstham Hub Pre-school

Thank you Sophie, it is an absolute pleasure caring for your son, he is such a fun little boy to be around and his smile is infectious. We are going to miss him so much when he goes to big school.


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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery with very friendly staff who made my son feel comfortable and happy within minutes on his first day. I'd definitely send my younger child here when she is old enough and I can't recommend them enough.

Reply from Jane Bellenger, Manager at YMCA Merstham Hub Pre-school

Thank you so much Laura, we love having your son with us, he is a great character and pleasure to care for.


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Review from Yana (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Would highly recommend this nursery! A lovely setting with a friendly and trustworthy atmosphere; the facilities are all new, modern and clean, with a variety of educational toys and a lovely outside play area.
The staff are brilliant here - knowledgeable and understanding. They helped my really timid
child to settle within a couple of weeks without separation tears, for which I’m very grateful. Children do lots of drawings and craft which they take home and nursery regularly organises themed parties and events. My child is now really keen on going there and likes chatting about her activities with friends and the staff.
Prices are very affordable. Great location for access to the Hub facilities and local library, which are in the same building.

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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely friendly and welcoming environment. All the staff are incredibly passionate about their roles and are amazing with the children. My daughter thoroughly enjoys the setting and really looks forward to coming in on her set days. I would highly recommend the pre-school to other parents.

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Review from D B (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The preschool is amazing. Definately prefer YMCA preschool than my son's old one. The staff are amazing.

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves it here, there are great, patient and caring staff. Lots of different activities to try. He never wants to leave.

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Review from Hannah S (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started this preschool just a few weeks ago and I couldn’t be happier. My son is non-verbal and on the autistic spectrum and as his mother, I was petrified of sending him to nursery. After a few weeks, I have not one worry about how he is doing. All the staff have gone above and beyond to help
my son settle in, taking time to help him with his communication cards, his level of understanding is incredible now, the staff work with other organisations that are helping my son on his journey and I can’t thank them enough for all they have done so far. My son doesn’t walk to nursery, he skips, with the biggest smile on his face, he can’t talk but in his own way, he tells me how happy he is that he goes to this nursery.

Reply from Teri Morris at YMCA Merstham Hub Pre-school

Thank you so much for the review. We are really enjoying watching and helping your son develop. He brings such joy to the setting.


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Review from Charlotte H (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the YMCA Preschool since he turned two in April this year. I can not praise and recommend this preschool enough!
We have seen such a massive change in my son since he has started with his speech, confidence and ability.
He has recently also started potty training and the
staff have been amazing in supporting him with this.
All the staff are so friendly and lovely with the children and I feel so happy and at ease knowing he is safe hands.
My son has made so many new friends since starting and is loves going!

Reply from Teri Morris at YMCA Merstham Hub Pre-school

Thank you so much for your review. We love having your son with us he is such a delight to teach! Also, thank you for recommending us to your friends and the wider community.


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Review from Emerald V (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The girls have settled really well, they love coming to preschool and don't want to come home sometimes. They have bonded with all the staff really well and always tell me what they have done in the day. The building is always clean and tidy and the staff are always well dressed.

Reply from Teri Morris at YMCA Merstham Hub Pre-school

Thank you for the review Emerald, we appreciate your feedback. It has been a pleasure teaching the twins and working with you.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.902)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.902) out of 10 for YMCA Merstham Hub Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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 4.902 for YMCA Merstham Hub Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (138 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 153 Ratings = 4.902

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for YMCA Merstham Hub Pre-school is based on 13 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 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 13 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Meet the Team (5)

Jane

Jane Bellenger

Job Title: Pre-School Manager/Designated Safeguarding Lead

Joined: 2020

Jane qualified as a Nursery Practitioner in 1992 with the NNEB Diploma.

Jane worked in several settings as a nursery practitioner for over 15 years and also completed her level 5 qualification whilst working.

Since 2002 Jane has worked in Nursery management, she has managed small settings of 24 right through to large settings that have the capacity for 130 children and 34 staff members.

Jane loves working with children and enjoys seeing them learn through play and ensures they are given opportunities to reach their full potential, she is also very passionate about delivering high-quality customer service.

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Lisa

Lisa Cox

Job Title: Deputy Pre-School Manager/Senco

Joined: 2020

Lisa has worked in nurseries for over 17 years and has a wide range of experience.

Lisa has a level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education.

Lisa enjoys seeing children develop to their full potential and watching them grow from tiny babies into confident school-age explorers.

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Louise

Louise Cowley

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2022

Louise is a qualified level 3 practitioner who has worked in the Early years for over 8 years.

Louise loves spending time with her 2 daughters and extended family, she enjoys seeing children grow from dependent toddlers into independent preschoolers ready to take on their adventure at big school.

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Lucy

Lucy Wilson

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2022

Lucy has worked with children for several years, she has worked as a nursery practitioner and a nanny.

Lucy is a qualified Level 3 practitioner who enjoys seeing children progress and develop, and knowing that she played a part in their progression, gives her a great sense of satisfaction.

Lucy is currently on maternity leave.

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Lorraine

Lorraine Wrenn

Job Title: Early Years Eductor

Joined: 2022

Lorraine is a qualified Level 3 practitioner who has several years experience working in nurseries.

Lorraine is very creative and she will be the one who comes up with many of the different creative activities that the children love to take part in.

Lorraine has 2 grown up daughters and enjoys spending her weekends with her family.

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