Opening hours
8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
YMCA Little Ducklings Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
Number of places
58 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Wiltshire
About this day nursery
YMCA Little Ducklings Nursery, located in Lyneham, Chippenham, is part of the larger YMCA Brunel Group, a charitable organisation dedicated to supporting young people and communities. The nursery provides early years education and care, operating under the broader YMCA mission.
Parents interested in enrolling their children are encouraged to visit the nursery and can contact the manager, Julia Honeywell, directly to arrange a tour or for any enquiries. The nursery maintains transparency by providing access to its latest Ofsted report, ensuring parents can review its recent inspection outcomes.
As part of a respected charitable group, YMCA Little Ducklings Nursery is committed to delivering quality childcare and fostering a supportive environment for children to learn and develop. The nursery’s integration within the YMCA Brunel Group highlights its connection to wider community support and development initiatives.
What it's like
Children arrive happily and have formed secure relationships with staff. Staff support young children in physical activities. The manager has a clear vision, and children, including those with SEND, make good progress. Older children are excited about activities, show concentration, and are motivated to learn.
Charity-runOfsted report available
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2020
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for YMCA Little Ducklings Nursery
Last inspected 7 November 2022
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 arrive happily and have formed secure relationships with staff. Staff support young children in physical activities. The manager has a clear vision, and children, including those with SEND, make good progress. Older children are excited about activities, show concentration, and are motivated to learn.
Inspector highlights
- The manager is committed to developing the nursery and has clear priorities for improvement, including plans to extend the garden and introduce forest school sessions.
- Children's behaviour is good, and staff are positive role models, praising children's achievements and encouraging them to talk about their feelings.
- Children have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills, both indoors and outdoors.
- Children develop good levels of independence from a young age.
- Staff support children's speech and language well, narrating, repeating words, and modelling new vocabulary.
Areas to develop
- 1enhance partnerships with parents so that information is regularly shared about their children's next steps and how they can continue learning at home
- 2train staff to plan more precisely for individual children's next steps during group activities, to help them make even better progress.
Inspection #10249203 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents report that they are well informed about their children's days and are happy with the progress their children are making.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those at risk of falling behind, make good progress in relation to their starting points. Staff know children with SEND and what they need to learn next very well.
Outdoor space
The manager has plans to extend the garden and introduce forest school sessions to widen children's opportunities for outdoor learning. Older children enjoy running around outdoors playing games, and they climb and balance on various equipment.
Inspection history
Date: November 2022
- December 2022Good
- November 2022Good
Frequently asked about YMCA Little Ducklings Nursery
About the setting
YMCA Little Ducklings Nursery registered in June 2020. It operates from two houses in Lyneham, Wiltshire. Nine members of staff work with the children. The manager is qualified at level 6, three members of staff are qualified at level 3 and three have qualifications at level 2. The nursery is open all year round and receives funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two, three and four years.
- URN
- 2594608
- Registered person
- YMCA Brunel Group
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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