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The Cabin Childcare Centre, YMCA # The Cabin Childcare Centre, YMCA Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2023) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 Curriculum Play-based Learning Holiday Club Term-time Childcare Funded 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-olds 15 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Cabin Childcare Centre, YMCA Inspection date Apr 2023 Inspection no. 10279809 Lead inspector Joanne Steward Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50218626)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428422) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-cabin-childcare-centre-ymca-pl5-3ng-ey428422) 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 - 1 encourage children to find answers to their questions to help them to solve problems independently - 2 plan and implement whole-group times more effectively to help every child build on what they already know and can do. Inspection #10279809 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50218626) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWU0JSS92P_4daYkIqBOMGdJ9xGPyZK0ULSbf5QEnch30Zpkyk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3eWREMVJREAE!2m1!1s0x486c92d0fc533723:0x44f02c80bf6a5cc5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL1vrk987w5kbEPc4DTM-x5CqYevXwcbjYLQjEg4ZDysZlDwg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Zoe Mcbride 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRd3NqV0R3EAE!2m1!1s0x486c92d0fc533723:0x44f02c80bf6a5cc5) Reviews from Google for The Cabin Childcare Centre, YMCA. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4967519320468511941&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2011 - April 2023 Good - September 2017 Good - August 2013 Good - November 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about The Cabin Childcare Centre, YMCA ### What is The Cabin Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating? ### Are there funded hours available at The Cabin Childcare Centre? ### What are the fees like at The Cabin Childcare Centre? ### What age range does The Cabin Childcare Centre cater for? ### Does The Cabin Childcare Centre offer support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? ### When was The Cabin Childcare Centre established? ### Does The Cabin Childcare Centre incorporate outdoor learning? ### How can I contact The Cabin Childcare Centre? ## 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. 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