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YMCA @ Pelsall Lane

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2024)
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5.0(6 parent reviews) ·Pelsall Education Dev't Centre, Pelsall Lane, Rushall, Walsall, WS4 1NG · Walsall
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Walsall

About this day nursery

YMCA Pelsall Lane Nursery, situated behind Rushall Primary School near Walsall town centre, provides a warm and nurturing environment for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery boasts three age-appropriate rooms on the ground floor, each carefully designed and equipped to encourage exploration and curiosity through play.

With space for up to 50 children, the setting also features a thoughtfully created outdoor play area. The nursery is committed to offering high-quality early years education, supported by a team of highly qualified staff dedicated to helping children feel a sense of belonging, contribute, and flourish.

Delicious and nutritious meals and snacks are prepared on-site, ensuring children receive wholesome food throughout their day. Parents are welcome to book a visit to the nursery to see the facilities and ask any questions they may have.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in this vibrant, welcoming and inclusive nursery. The caring and nurturing staff build strong bonds with children, which helps children to feel safe and secure. Children arrive eager to start their day and quickly immerse themselves in their chosen play. Staff help children to develop a 'can-do' attitude and enjoy learning new skills.

Homely and caring environmentAge-appropriate roomsOutdoor play areaOn-site meals and snacksHighly qualified staff

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers full-time, full-day, half-day, and school-day care options all year round. Additional hours can be booked as needed. Meals and snacks are charged separately as optional extras.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Full-time care is provided all year round.
  • Half-day sessions run either in the morning or the afternoon.
  • Meals and snacks are available as optional additions.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am and 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and for one week over the Christmas period

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 4 April 2024

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

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in this vibrant, welcoming and inclusive nursery. The caring and nurturing staff build strong bonds with children, which helps children to feel safe and secure. Children arrive eager to start their day and quickly immerse themselves in their chosen play. Staff help children to develop a 'can-do' attitude and enjoy learning new skills.

Inspector highlights

  • The enthusiastic manager has a strong knowledge of child development and has created an ambitious curriculum.
  • The SENCo liaises closely with parents and outside agencies to ensure children with SEND receive support.
  • Staff know the children well and use information from parents to plan activities from the outset.
  • Staff display children's creations, give praise for achievements, and support independence.
  • Children enjoy a wide variety of activities, indoors and outdoors, which helps to promote their physical development.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to consistently provide children with time to think and respond to the questions staff ask them
  • 2provide more precise information to parents about where their children are in their learning, so that they can continue their children's learning at home.
Inspection #10332993 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the nursery. They comment on how their children enjoy attending and the good progress they make.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have high expectations for all children, including children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) knows the children well and liaises closely with parents and outside agencies to ensure that targeted plans are in place. This helps to ensure that children with SEND receive the support they need to make the progress they are capable of.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy plenty of time outdoors during the day. Children enjoy a wide variety of activities, indoors and outdoors, which helps to promote their physical development. Staff support children to engage freely in adventurous play. Children dig for long periods of time in search of worms.

Parent Reviews

5.0
(6)
Ramsha Khalid
5 months ago

My child is a complete introvert but Elisha and her team have gone above and beyond to make him feel at home. I so appreciate the daily diaries and the weekly observations that are shared.

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Maz S
2 years ago

Sarah and her team at Pelsall Lane Nursery are some of the most warm, loving and honest people I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. My son absolutely loves coming to Pelsall Lane, the staff make us feel incredibly welcome and have the biggest smiles I have ever seen at 8am! Sarah guards the children and the parents like they’re her own. Always full of joy and smiling from ear to ear from the moment she greets us at the door. I highly recommend this nursery to any parent wanting their child to be in a nursery that adores the children and takes care of them with such warmth and love. Thank you for welcoming us with open arms.

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Inspection history

Date: April 2024

  • May 2024Good
  • April 2024Good

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