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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. YMCA Woodlands Nursery # YMCA Woodlands Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Woodlands Infant & Nursery School, Whitethorn Grove, Birchwood, Lincoln, LN6 0PF · Lincolnshire Number of places 32 places Age range 1–3 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Lincolnshire 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 Woodlands Day Care, situated within the grounds of Woodlands Infant and Nursery School in Birchwood, Lincoln, offers a nurturing environment for children across different age groups: babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. Each room is designed to cater to the specific developmental needs of the children, fostering a sense of comfort and safety while encouraging exploration. The curriculum is play-based and child-led, emphasising sensory development and discovery for babies, independence and imaginative play for toddlers, and problem-solving, social skills, and critical thinking for pre-schoolers to prepare them for school. The nursery prides itself on its inclusive approach, welcoming all children regardless of their circumstances or additional needs, and actively supports families. They believe in strong partnerships with parents, valuing their input and offering guidance and professional support when required. The facility accommodates up to six babies (under two), twelve toddlers (two to three years), and twenty-four pre-schoolers (over three). Our ethos The nursery offers a play-based and child-led curriculum that encourages exploration, sensory development, independence, imaginative play, problem-solving, social skills, and critical thinking. They are committed to an inclusive approach, valuing partnerships with parents and welcoming all children. What it's like There is a strong sense of community that runs throughout the nursery, with staff working together seamlessly. Children learn caring behaviours and develop positive social skills as they share and take turns during play, creating a harmonious environment where friendships and secure relationships blossom. Children of all ages join in a group before lunch to dance to music, which is planned into their routine for fitness and fun, bringing the whole nursery together. Play-based learning Child-led curriculum Inclusive environment Strong parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured across three age brackets: under twos, toddlers aged two to three, and preschoolers aged three to five. The nursery offers flexible booking options including hourly rates, eight-hour days, ten-hour days, and full-time weekly packages. Lunch is charged as an additional daily extra. Good to know - Lunch is charged separately as an extra. - A 10% sibling discount is available. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm. Closed on Bank Holidays. Age range Babies (up to 2 years), Toddlers (2-3 years), Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) Term time / All Year All Year Session types 8-hour day, 10-hour day Food Lunch provided for an additional charge. Waitlist Not specified ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of YMCA Woodlands Nursery Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10316752 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240460)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY319646) 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://www.lincsymca.co.uk/early-years-education/woodlands-day-care/) Woodlands Infant & Nursery School, Whitethorn Grove, Birchwood, Lincoln, LN6 0PF [© 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#/-0.60398/53.22127/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Birchwood, Lincoln - [Day nurseries in Birchwood, Lincoln](/search?q=Birchwood%2C+Lincoln) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ymca-woodlands-nursery-ln6-0pf-ey319646) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for YMCA Woodlands Nursery Last inspected 26 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 There is a strong sense of community that runs throughout the nursery, with staff working together seamlessly. Children learn caring behaviours and develop positive social skills as they share and take turns during play, creating a harmonious environment where friendships and secure relationships blossom. Children of all ages join in a group before lunch to dance to music, which is planned into their routine for fitness and fun, bringing the whole nursery together. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff have designed an ambitious curriculum for all children. - Staff across the nursery use effective strategies to support children's communication and language development. - Staff offer opportunities for children to learn and practise key skills through well-thought-out activities. - Staff use accurate assessments to find out what children know and can do. - The manager ensures that staff understand how to keep children safe in the nursery and at home. Areas to develop - 1 encourage staff to act swiftly when they identify a child with emerging SEND so that specialist support can be sourced without delay - 2 embed the new methods of involving parents and carers in supporting children's learning at home. Inspection #10316752 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240460) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff quickly recognise children who require some additional support and identify children with emerging special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They implement targeted plans involving parents. However, occasionally, there is an unnecessary delay in staff seeking the support of external specialist services. Outdoor space The report mentions the inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning, but does not provide specific details about how children use the outdoor space. ## Parent Reviews of YMCA Woodlands Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXAhMXm0sVhchVBU8Qm3GOcxldC_V0LdOFttNDw-k2kNaidvs6DNA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ashley Kennedy 8 years ago The best day care had 3 children go here and they loved it [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBdU9yaG5BRRAB!2m1!1s0x48785000b6dabab9:0x8c88afff1eeb009e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXBsd0ToGCZ3riDlGQKP68wPNzFEf1UXqypxFvJ_hwohX8hhCoc=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Matt Timewell 9 years ago Good facilities for daycare. 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