YMCA Newport Nursery, St Mary's

About this day nursery

YMCA Newport Nursery, situated near St. Mary's Hospital, offers childcare services for children aged newborn to five years. The day nursery is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can thrive and develop.

The dedicated team strives to create a stimulating atmosphere that encourages exploration and learning through play. A key feature of the day nursery is its focus on outdoor activities, which includes a spacious garden for play and a forest school integrated into the daily curriculum, allowing children regular opportunities to connect with nature and develop practical skills.

The nursery also provides fresh, healthy meals prepared on-site, catering to various dietary needs. Flexibility in attendance is offered with full-day and half-day sessions to accommodate diverse family schedules.

The nursery emphasises the development of essential life skills, aiming to foster independent, confident, and resilient children. They also actively engage with parents, providing regular updates on their child's progress and offering an open-door policy for communication.

This approach ensures a holistic development for each child, preparing them for future education and life experiences while supporting families within the community.

Our ethos

The YMCA Newport Nursery is committed to fostering holistic development in children from birth to five years old. Their pedagogical approach is characterised by a strong emphasis on outdoor activities and nature connection through a forest school programme, encouraging exploration, learning through play, and the development of practical and life skills. They aim to cultivate independent, confident, and resilient children within a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment, actively involving parents in their child's progress.

What it's like

Staff greet children warmly and support them to settle quickly, forming close relationships that make children feel safe and secure. Staff consistently manage children's behaviour, teaching them skills for safe resource use, sharing, and negotiation, which helps children build good friendships. Children have opportunities to develop balance, strength, and coordination through various activities like climbing trees and using slides, leading to good physical development.

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers full-day and half-day sessions, with discounted rates available for children attending full-time. While session fees are not specified, registration and deposit fees apply.