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YMCA Green Shoots Day Nursery # YMCA Green Shoots Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · Green Shoots Nursery, Westfield Road, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 9JQ · Wiltshire Number of places 55 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Wiltshire 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 Green Shoots Day Nursery, located in Trowbridge, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Situated within the grounds of Studley Green Primary School, the nursery has been under the management of YMCA Brunel Group since May 2010 and is registered for 55 places. The purpose-built facility is all on one level, featuring bright and roomy spaces tailored to each age group. Green Shoots places a strong emphasis on outdoor play, boasting extensive garden areas for growing fruits and vegetables, engaging in various activities on the grass, and utilising different play equipment. There is a separate garden area specifically designed for the youngest children. The nursery embraces all weather conditions, encouraging children to explore and enjoy muddy areas in their waterproofs and wellies. With a commitment to the local community, Green Shoots offers flexible full-time, part-time, and sessional care options. Our ethos Green Shoots places a strong emphasis on outdoor play, encouraging children to explore and enjoy all weather conditions, including muddy areas, and to grow fruits and vegetables in their extensive garden areas. What it's like Staff have warm relationships with children, who settle well into the nursery and, as a result, feel safe and secure. Staff encourage children to explore resources and talk about their play, supporting their learning both indoors and outdoors. Children have lively conversations and develop independence by making choices. Purpose-built nursery Extensive outdoor space Part of YMCA Brunel Group Flexible full-time, part-time and sessional care ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://ymca-bg.org/about/complaints-comments-and-feedback/) ## Key facts Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full time, Part-time, Sessional care ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of YMCA Green Shoots Day Nursery Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10249204 Lead inspector Ruth Glover Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200983)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2594610) 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://ymca-bg.org/what-we-do/nurseries/ymca-green-shoots-nursery-trowbridge/) Green Shoots Nursery, Westfield Road, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 9JQ [© 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#/-2.22774/51.31157/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near TROWBRIDGE - [Day nurseries in TROWBRIDGE](/search?q=TROWBRIDGE) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ymca-green-shoots-day-nursery-ba14-9jq-2594610) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for YMCA Green Shoots Day Nursery Last inspected 28 October 2022 · Ruth Glover 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 Staff have warm relationships with children, who settle well into the nursery and, as a result, feel safe and secure. Staff encourage children to explore resources and talk about their play, supporting their learning both indoors and outdoors. Children have lively conversations and develop independence by making choices. Inspector highlights - Children form strong relationships with staff and enjoy involving them in their play. - The manager has a good overview of the quality of provision and correctly identifies staff skills in supporting communication and language as a priority. - Parents speak highly of the setting, valuing the communication and describing staff as "happy, warm and welcoming". - The manager is proactive in responding to families' needs, introducing a book-share library and organising a clothes swap. - Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning through high levels of concentration and enjoyment. Areas to develop - 1 develop consistent use of existing strategies, including sign language and visual prompts, to support children's developing communication and language skills. Inspection #10249204 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200983) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff know children well and respond promptly to their needs. Children's key persons quickly put strategies in place to support them. Staff use different communication strategies for individual children, such as objects of reference for some children and sign language to support communication skills. Outdoor space Children have access to a wide range of resources to support their learning, both indoors and outdoors. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of YMCA Green Shoots Day Nursery 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJQzviwaGRKk688RAT7J9KVOMXwX3EZHd51pJsz6RmmTzCsMw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jade Maynard 10 months ago Lovely nursery, with amazing staff. They have been insanely helpful with my daughter who has additional needs. Easy to work with for your children and easy to talk to. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w4NFFrSXdSRlY0UVhobGJUQnVUbVJmWjJKbUxWRRAB!2m1!1s0x4873d5909f834e45:0xdf1802e49521dfb2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXic6HeN20EEAms7h1QWk14xRnbRUwtH_C2Ll_KTo8Do3RKToB4_w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Alexandria Turner 3 years ago Lovely nursery and great staff [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURocFBXalF3EAE!2m1!1s0x4873d5909f834e45:0xdf1802e49521dfb2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLzfjrSltvj6B5gNDt2ooMRtMgDe4W83oob88aS8jaS-RWBXg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) رضوان حسن 3 years ago Very bad nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURoeEx5X1VBEAE!2m1!1s0x4873d5909f834e45:0xdf1802e49521dfb2) Reviews from Google for YMCA Green Shoots Day Nursery. 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