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YMCA Childcare Providence # YMCA Childcare Providence Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · Ymca, 2 Wellington Street, Ipswich, IP1 2NU · Suffolk Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery YMCA Childcare Providence is a nurturing and inclusive childcare setting located in Ipswich, offering high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 11 years. The nursery operates from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, providing a safe and happy environment where children are encouraged to be curious, learn, grow, and thrive. Their dedicated and experienced team focuses on a family-work approach, placing each child and family at the heart of their services, aiming to provide meaningful, inclusive experiences rich with opportunities for individual growth and development. The facility boasts three thoughtfully designed rooms featuring natural, open-ended resources to create a calm and supportive atmosphere for both learning and play. Additionally, there is a cosy outdoor area that allows children to enjoy fresh air, explore, and engage in daily outdoor play. YMCA Childcare Providence also offers flexible childcare options, including full-day, half-day, and after-school club sessions, to accommodate diverse family needs. The nursery proudly accepts various government-funded childcare schemes to enhance accessibility for families, and they are committed to transparency regarding their fees, which reflect the calibre of care and learning experiences provided. Families can also benefit from after-school care and holiday club sessions, ensuring reliable, year-round support. The nursery received a 'Good' Ofsted rating in September 2025, underscoring its commitment to quality care and education. What it's like The atmosphere within the setting is nurturing and inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging for every child. Children arrive ready to play and are warmly welcomed by staff. Staff consider children's interests when they prepare activities, which supports them to settle quickly and confidently, separating from their parents or carers with ease. Nurturing and inclusive environment Ages 3 months to 11 years Good Ofsted rating Flexible childcare options Accepts government funding ## Pricing & funding Fees are billed monthly and must be paid in advance. The nursery requires a one-off administration fee and a refundable deposit to secure a place, with exemptions for funded children. A sibling discount is available for families with multiple children attending on the same day. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - A one-off £10 administration fee is required to secure a place, waived for funded children. - A refundable £50 deposit is required for fee-paying children, returned when the child leaves. - The first monthly invoice must be paid in advance before the child's start date. - A 10% sibling discount is applied to the session fees of the oldest child attending on the same day. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of YMCA Childcare Providence Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10407479 Lead inspector Emily Holt [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288557)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560836) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ymca-childcare-providence-ip1-2nu-ey560836) ## Key facts Session types full-day care, half-day, after-school club Opening hours 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday Age range 3 months to 11 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2018 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for YMCA Childcare Providence Last inspected 8 September 2025 · Emily Holt Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend The atmosphere within the setting is nurturing and inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging for every child. Children arrive ready to play and are warmly welcomed by staff. Staff consider children's interests when they prepare activities, which supports them to settle quickly and confidently, separating from their parents or carers with ease. Inspector highlights - The atmosphere within the setting is nurturing and inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging for every child. - Outdoor areas provide ample opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. - Staff consistently promote children's independence through well-established daily routines. - The nursery is fully inclusive and supports all children to make progress in their learning. - Children show awe and curiosity when they discover a ladybird, and they handle it with care. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the consistency of teaching so that all children benefit from highly effective implementation of the curriculum - 2 develop the mathematics curriculum so that all children develop confidence in early maths. Inspection #10407479 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288557) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have individualised plans to support their development. Staff use these effectively to monitor children's ongoing progress. Outdoor space Outdoor areas provide ample opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. They confidently use the space to practise throwing and kicking balls and enjoy riding bikes to support their gross motor development. EAL / language support Many children speak English as an additional language. Staff are proactive and support children and their families. They learn key words in their home languages and use multilingual staff to aid communication where possible. Inspection history Date: January 2020 - September 2025 Good - January 2020 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about YMCA Childcare Providence ### What outdoor space does YMCA Childcare Providence have? ### What are the fees at YMCA Childcare Providence? ### How did YMCA Childcare Providence do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Is YMCA Childcare Providence suitable for under-twos? ### How is English as an additional language supported at YMCA Childcare Providence? ### Does YMCA Childcare Providence run holiday club sessions? ## About the setting YMCA Childcare Providence registered in 2018. The nursery employs 15 members of staff. Of these, 10 staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. One member of staff holds early years professional status, three early year degrees and one a level 5 qualification. The nursery opens on Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery school offers funded early years education for children aged from nine months to four years. 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