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The Cabin Childcare Centre, YMCA

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews)
·YMCA, Honicknowle Lane, PLYMOUTH, PL5 3NG · Plymouth
Number of places
36 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Plymouth

About this day nursery

The Cabin Childcare Centre, with locations across Plymouth including Honicknowle, Barne Barton, and Wolseley Road areas, offers high-quality childcare and early years education for children aged 18 months to 5 years. They provide both long and short day sessions, as well as holiday care for all children.

Their curriculum is aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and is personalised to the individual needs of each child, focusing on intent, implementation, and impact. The centres strongly believe in learning through play within a child-initiated, friendly environment, supported by appropriately qualified adults.

The Cabin Childcare Centre emphasises inclusivity, nurturing, and helping children achieve their full potential. They have been providing excellent childcare since 2008 and are committed to preparing and equipping children for life's challenges.

They also offer funded childcare options for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds and claim their services are competitively priced, with term-time childcare available.

Our ethos

The Cabin Childcare Centre aims include: Caring for your needs, Achieving with your child, Being an individual, Inclusive childcare, and a Nurturing environment. We offer a play-based, child-initiated, friendly environment that is supported appropriately by qualified adults.

What it's like

Children settle quickly and are keen to explore the stimulating learning environment. Staff interact positively with children, showing them warmth and kindness. Children respond affectionately and snuggle up with staff in a blanket as they share stories together, feeling comfort and a sense of security.

EYFS CurriculumPlay-based LearningHoliday ClubTerm-time ChildcareFunded Childcare

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on funded sessions which are subject to an additional consumable fee per session to cover extra costs. This fee policy is effective from January 2026.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Consumable fee applies to funded places to cover costs not included in the funding offer.
  • The consumable fee rate is effective from January 2026.

Key facts

Session types

Long day sessions, Short day sessions, Holiday care, Term-time childcare

Age range

18 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Cabin Childcare Centre, YMCA

Last inspected 24 April 2023 · Joanne Steward

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children settle quickly and are keen to explore the stimulating learning environment. Staff interact positively with children, showing them warmth and kindness. Children respond affectionately and snuggle up with staff in a blanket as they share stories together, feeling comfort and a sense of security.

Inspector highlights

  • Children settle quickly and are keen to explore the stimulating learning environment.
  • Staff support children's communication well, using signs and new vocabulary.
  • Children enjoy exploring nature and learning about growth, with access to the on-site allotment and woodland walks.
  • Staff embrace children's love of 'superheroes' in story time, encouraging imagination and early reading skills.
  • Leaders evaluate their setting and identify areas to improve to benefit children.

Areas to develop

  • 1encourage children to find answers to their questions to help them to solve problems independently
  • 2plan and implement whole-group times more effectively to help every child build on what they already know and can do.
Inspection #10279809 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on how well their children have settled.

They report on how their children's social and language skills have developed since starting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders use additional funding to employ more staff to support children's individual needs.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy the free choice between indoor and outdoor play. They navigate uneven ground, climb small hills, and have free access to both the indoor and outdoor area.

Parent Reviews of The Cabin Childcare Centre, YMCA

5.0
(2)
vicky brown
7 years ago

Over the years the cabin ymca have given my family the best childcare. Both my children started off very shy and within a whole term both my children would be running down really excited to start their day. We are sad to be leaving as my youngest is now ready for school, but we have made so many friends over the years and we will never forget any of you. All the staff at the cabin have been so fab, always made us feel welcome, happy smiley faces to greet us every morning. If anyone is looking for childcare the cabin ymca is highly recommend. Thank you to the whole team

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Inspection history

Date: November 2011

  • April 2023Good
  • September 2017Good
  • August 2013Good
  • November 2011Good

Frequently asked about The Cabin Childcare Centre, YMCA

About the setting

The Cabin Childcare Centre, YMCA registered in 2011 and is located in Honicknowle, Devon. The setting is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, term time only. It provides free early education funding for children aged two, three and four years. There are 13 members of staff who work directly with children. All staff hold qualifications from level 2 to level 6. The setting also has three apprentices working towards an early years qualification.

URN
EY428422
Registered person
K and S Childcare Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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