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YMCA Showroom Pre-School Playgroup # YMCA Showroom Pre-School Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · Ymca Lincolnshire, The Showroom, Lincoln, LN6 7QY · Lincolnshire Number of places 24 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery YMCA Showroom Pre-School Playgroup, established in 2021, is a full-day care setting located in Lincoln that caters to children aged 0-3 years. Open year-round from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, the nursery provides a welcoming environment where children are happy and quickly settle. The dedicated staff, of whom three hold Level 3 and two hold Level 2 early years qualifications, support children in confidently selecting activities and engaging in imaginative play. The nursery’s curriculum is designed to help children develop age-appropriate knowledge and skills, with a strong focus on communication and language development through various assessment and teaching strategies, including a language screening tool. While most children benefit from independent exploration times, some with special educational needs and/or disabilities may find it challenging to maintain focus, though their positive behaviour ensures no disruption to the wider group. Staff are attentive and caring, fostering good self-esteem and emotional security, and promote healthy habits through access to fresh water and hygiene reminders. The nursery also works to build positive partnerships with parents, although some parents have expressed a desire for more information about their child’s development and clarity on their child’s key person. Overall, YMCA Showroom Pre-School Playgroup received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 12/01/2024. What it's like Children are happy and settle quickly into the nursery, confidently selecting activities and playing together with imagination. Staff support their ideas and vocabulary, helping them make connections in their learning. Children behave well and follow staff directions, which helps to keep them safe. Happy Children Imaginative Play Strong Communication & Language Caring Staff Effective Safeguarding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for YMCA Showroom Pre-School Playgroup Last inspected 12 January 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 are happy and settle quickly into the nursery, confidently selecting activities and playing together with imagination. Staff support their ideas and vocabulary, helping them make connections in their learning. Children behave well and follow staff directions, which helps to keep them safe. Inspector highlights - Children are happy from the moment they arrive - Staff extend children’s ideas and vocabulary during play - Children benefit from a curriculum that helps them secure age-appropriate knowledge and skills - Staff use a range of assessment and teaching strategies to support children’s good communication and language development - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective Areas to develop - 1 adapt the organisation of times during the day where children independently access resources so that all children benefit from meaningful and focused learning - 2 strengthen systems for sharing information so that all parents know who their child’s key person is and feel sufficiently informed about their child’s development Inspection #10308728 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50242551) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of YMCA Showroom Pre-School Playgroup Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10308728 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50242551)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2653836) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ymca-showroom-pre-school-playgroup-ln6-7qy-2653836) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > some parents say that they would like more information about their child’s development, and some parents are slightly confused about who their child’s key person is Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Some children, specifically those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, struggle to focus and concentrate during independent exploration times, leading to less meaningful learning compared to their peers. However, their behaviour remains consistently positive, without disturbing the wider group. Inspection history Date: January 2024 - March 2024 Good - January 2024 Good ## Frequently asked about YMCA Showroom Pre-School Playgroup ### What is the address of YMCA Showroom Pre-School Playgroup? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What is the age range at YMCA Showroom Pre-School Playgroup? ### Which funded hours does the nursery accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Lincoln Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to YMCA Showroom Pre-School Playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Swallows Nest Pre-School Lincoln · LN6 7EP ](/nursery/swallows-nest-pre-school-ln6-7ep-253511) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Nutwood Day Nursery Lincoln · LN6 8RY 4.4(14 reviews) ](/nursery/nutwood-day-nursery-ln6-8ry-ey484244) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Paper Moon Day Nursery Lincoln · LN6 7TH 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/paper-moon-day-nursery-ln6-7th-ey272011) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Bright Beginnings Lincoln · LN6 7XN 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-beginnings-ln6-7xn-2633187) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### Tingers Childcare Lincoln · LN5 8EW 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/tingers-childcare-ln5-8ew-2670628) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Fun Farm Day Nursery Lincoln · LN6 3QU 4.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/fun-farm-day-nursery-ln6-3qu-ey500969) [See all nurseries in Lincoln →](/search?q=Lincoln) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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