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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. YMCA Beginnings Day Care # YMCA Beginnings Day Care Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2024) · Beginnings Day Care Ltd, Park Springs Road, GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 1NY · Lincolnshire Number of places 62 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2024 Local authority Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery YMCA Beginnings Day Care in Gainsborough provides a nurturing environment where every child is welcomed and valued. The nursery is structured with dedicated rooms for babies, toddlers, and pre-school children, each fostering age-appropriate development through play-based and child-led curricula. Children have access to spacious outdoor areas, encouraging exploration and discovery. The Baby Room caters to up to six infants, focusing on sensory development in a relaxed and safe setting. The Toddler Room, accommodating up to 24 children, promotes independence and imaginative play. In the Pre-School Room, up to 32 pre-schoolers develop problem-solving, social, and critical thinking skills to prepare them for school. The nursery is committed to inclusivity, supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities and their families. They emphasise strong partnerships with parents, viewing them as key educators and working collaboratively to provide guidance and support. Our ethos The nursery uses play-based and child-led curricula, fostering age-appropriate development. They focus on sensory development for babies, independence and imaginative play for toddlers, and problem-solving, social, and critical thinking skills for pre-schoolers. They are committed to inclusivity and partnership with parents, viewing them as key educators. What it's like Children are excited to attend the setting and are warmly welcomed by happy staff. Staff support children to be independent from an early age and have high expectations for behaviour, encouraging children to remember "Pre-school promises." Play-based learning Outdoor spaces Inclusive for SEND Partnerships with parents ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured according to three age groups: under 2s, toddlers (2 to 3 years), and preschool children (3 to 5 years). Rates are offered on an hourly, daily (8 or 10 hours), or weekly basis. Lunch is billed separately. Good to know - A 10% sibling discount is available. - Lunch is charged separately as an additional daily cost. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Hourly, 8-hour day, 10-hour day, Weekly Established 2009 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of YMCA Beginnings Day Care Inspection date Aug 2024 Inspection no. 10337238 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50256523)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395902) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.lincsymca.co.uk/early-years-education/beginnings-day-care/) Beginnings Day Care Ltd, Park Springs Road, GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 1NY [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.75618/53.38969/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near GAINSBOROUGH - [Day nurseries in GAINSBOROUGH](/search?q=GAINSBOROUGH) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ymca-beginnings-day-care-dn21-1ny-ey395902) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for YMCA Beginnings Day Care Last inspected 5 August 2024 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 are excited to attend the setting and are warmly welcomed by happy staff. Staff support children to be independent from an early age and have high expectations for behaviour, encouraging children to remember "Pre-school promises." Inspector highlights - The manager and staff understand child development and implement a clear curriculum. - Staff build positive relationships with parents and tailor support for families, extending help to the local community. - Staff introduce new language and concepts, such as different types of mushrooms and foods, engaging children in conversations. - Staff provide a range of experiences to develop children's physical skills, from supporting babies to stand to teaching pre-school children to ride bicycles without stabilisers. - Staff understand and meet babies' care needs well, giving them time to follow their interests. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to develop their interactions further so babies benefit from high- quality teaching experiences. Inspection #10337238 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50256523) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Staff provide children with a range of experiences that develop children's physical skills. For example, staff support toddlers to learn how to use balance bicycles as they describe how they should use their legs to propel themselves forward. Toddlers follow these instructions before confidently pushing themselves around the garden. Inspection history Date: January 2010 - August 2024 Good - November 2015 Good - June 2015 Inadequate - January 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about YMCA Beginnings Day Care ### How does YMCA Beginnings Day Care support children with SEND? ### Does YMCA Beginnings Day Care have an Ofsted rating? ### How can YMCA Beginnings Day Care be contacted? ### What are the opening hours at YMCA Beginnings Day Care? ### What are the fees at YMCA Beginnings Day Care? ### From what age does YMCA Beginnings Day Care accept children? ## Nearby day nurseries in GAINSBOROUGH Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to YMCA Beginnings Day Care. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Gapa Nursery Gainsborough · DN21 1NL ](/nursery/gapa-nursery-dn21-1nl-2844136) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Riverside Day Nursery Gainsborough · DN21 2DY 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/riverside-day-nursery-dn21-2dy-ey395028) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Lea Pre-School & Kids Club Gainsborough · DN21 5EP 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/lea-pre-school-kids-club-dn21-5ep-ey437985) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Diggory's Day Nursery Beckingham · DN10 4FX ](/nursery/diggory-s-day-nursery-limited-dn10-4fx-2648535) [See all nurseries in GAINSBOROUGH →](/search?q=GAINSBOROUGH) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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