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My son's 4th nursery he went to and the only one his managed a full year at (covid). Absolutely wonderful staff who help the children develop great language and math skills, son's constantly coming home learning new things like the days of the week song or about the weather etc. Educational but also great fun, loved sending him as they do so much out side play, great for families like us who do t have a garden so the kids can run off their energy. Staff are kind and supportive, management is great and my son's had a brilliant year at the YMCA . 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Children are helped to understand changes between activities, and those with special educational needs and disabilities receive well-targeted support. Staff also understand children’s learning needs and work closely with them to help progress." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road suitable for under-twos?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery accepts children from 2 to 12 years. The main nursery rooms cover babies and children from around 3 months to 5 years, with separate out-of-school and holiday provision for older children." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How are meals handled at YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parents and carers can send packed lunches, or the setting can provide breakfast, lunch and tea for an extra charge. Breakfast costs £1.50, lunch costs £4.00, and tea costs £2.60. 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YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road # YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2021) · 3.0 (2 Google reviews) · St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4HW · Suffolk Number of places 51 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2021 Local authority Suffolk 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 YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road is a nursery in Lowestoft, Suffolk, providing care for children from two to twelve years old. The setting is open all year round from 8am to 6pm on weekdays and accepts government funding for eligible children. Ofsted inspected the day nursery in August 2021 and rated its overall effectiveness as Good. The inspector's report described a friendly nursery where children form close emotional bonds with staff. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well, and staff plan activities based on children's interests. In the outdoor area, children help to carry out risk assessments and have been involved in choosing new play equipment by voting for it. The inspector noted that staff and managers have worked hard to improve the quality of education. Our ethos Activities are always planned around your child’s interests and next steps, and may include messy play, books, role play, creative, construction, investigation, heuristic play, and sensory play. Your child will also have access to a large outdoor space, where play is encouraged no matter the weather. What it's like Children enjoy their time in this friendly nursery. They are greeted by staff who smile warmly as they welcome children in. They learn to have regard for each other's needs and feelings and are helped to develop respect and tolerance for each other's opinions. Ofsted Good Rating Out of School and Holiday Clubs Sibling Discount Play-based Learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Session types Full Day, Half Day, 8 Hours, 6 Hours, 3 Hour Session, Hourly Rate, Morning ‘Bolt On’, Afternoon ‘Bolt On’, Lunch Club, Holiday Club, Breakfast Club, After School Club Food Parents can provide packed lunches, or meals can be provided by the nursery for an additional cost. Opening hours 8am – 6pm, Monday – Friday Age range 3 months – 5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road Inspection date Aug 2021 Inspection no. 10144109 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50169073)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560834) 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 [ Visit website ](https://ymcatrinitygroup.org.uk/what-we-do/family-youth-work/childcare/st-margarets-road-lowestoft/) St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4HW Opening hours 8am – 6pm, Monday – Friday ## Explore day nurseries near Lowestoft - [Day nurseries in Lowestoft](/search?q=Lowestoft) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ymca-childcare-st-margaret-s-road-nr32-4hw-ey560834) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road Last inspected 17 August 2021 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children enjoy their time in this friendly nursery. They are greeted by staff who smile warmly as they welcome children in. They learn to have regard for each other's needs and feelings and are helped to develop respect and tolerance for each other's opinions. Inspector highlights - Managers and staff have worked hard to improve the quality of education since the last inspection. - Children are given notice of when activities need to change, which supports their enjoyment. - Staff talk knowledgeably about children's learning and what they need to do to move them on. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. - Children develop close emotional bonds with staff, who plan for their learning and development based on their interests. Areas to develop - 1 present information clearly to children about adult-led activities so that they understand what is being taught and what is expected of them - 2 support staff to consistently promote children's developing awareness of numbers and counting. Inspection #10144109 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50169073) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents describe the nursery as 'absolutely amazing'. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. The member of staff responsible for coordinating the care and education for these children is passionate about her role, helping to ensure that they make the best possible progress. Staff quickly identify where there are delays or concerns and manage these well, seeking support from other professionals where necessary. Outdoor space Children recently voted on outdoor play equipment, and the item that scored the most votes was the piece of equipment that was purchased. Children carry out risk assessments of the garden, using pictorial prompts. ## Google Reviews of YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road 3.0 (2 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWz0WJ6vBur4Ws6jrOIVysqN5Of6D_NKIfIMvmpInooJB4WWpjSow=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Jess 2000 3 years ago Best nursery in Lowestoft! My son's 4th nursery he went to and the only one his managed a full year at (covid). Absolutely wonderful staff who help the children develop great language and math skills, son's constantly coming home learning new things like the days of the week song or about the weather etc. Educational but also great fun, loved sending him as they do so much out side play, great for families like us who do t have a garden so the kids can run off their energy. Staff are kind and supportive, management is great and my son's had a brilliant year at the YMCA . Highly recommend [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1d1lEdklBEAE!2m1!1s0x47da1baa3e7a6e9f:0x94e63ea397057959) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLQ1gaMaIXrRnK3U461b-GEAUgqt9BA-V3SF0faqBS0zaLnLA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Georgia Tall a month ago This nursery is fantastic for children unless they have additional needs, they will repeatedly send the child with additional needs home, and claim they have a temperature whilst providing no proof, they will also cut down hours within the child’s day. Whilst they do this they will continue to collect funding for that child. This nursery is not capable of providing care for children with additional needs regardless of them having said they would be able to provide adequate care and support for the child [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25wclltVnZlbDlOWkhGSFZFWTJkbFkyUjBOVmJsRRAB!2m1!1s0x47da1baa3e7a6e9f:0x94e63ea397057959) Reviews from Google for YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10729332034591095129&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2021 Date: January 2020 - August 2021 Good - January 2020 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road ### What stands out in recent inspection findings at YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road? ### Is YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road suitable for under-twos? ### How are meals handled at YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road? ### What fees are published for YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road? ### Is YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road Ofsted registered? ## About the setting YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's re-registered in 2018. The nursery opens from 8am to 6pm all year round, apart from bank holidays and one week at Christmas. The nursery offers out-of-school care for children attending local schools, and a holiday club is provided during school holidays. There are 23 members of childcare staff, 19 of whom hold qualifications at level 3 and above, including five at level 6. The nursery provides funded education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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