Day Nurseries Owned by YMCA Fairthorne Group in Hampshire

Thank you so much to the whole baby room team for everything you do - we really appreciate you!

My son had an absolutely wonderful time in Baby room. We cannot thank the staff enough for how kind, attentive and friendly they make the environment, working with parents to ensure the best outcome for all the children. They have a wide range of food options which my child enjoyed. The staff are an absolute credit to this nursery and I would encourage anyone thinking about it to go with them.

It's been wonderful seeing my daughter grow in the YMCA setting for the past 3 years!

Our son has been attending the YMCA Eastleigh since January 2023.

We've had the best experience with them. The team work hard to nurture the children educationally and emotionally. Our son struggled with with drop offs/separation anxiety and his key worker came up with a plan to support him with this transition. He's always smiling and happy when we pick him up and loves his time there.

I'd agree with other reviews that there's certain things that could be improved on e.g. a shelter at the gate for drop off, and more events for parents to come into the setting , but in the scheme of things these are small areas

Our son had a dairy allergy which he's now grown out of and the team accommodated him well with no issues.

It's notable that there's always been a consistent team and staff turnover is low which means transition between rooms was easier.

Our son is about to leave for school and the teams efforts mean he's more than ready now. Thank you!

A beautiful setting for all 3 of my boys, the staff are so approachable and friendly. They go above and beyond to make sure my children feel safe, loved and happy. I would highly recommend YMCA and my children have loved every minute there.

I also love the app, it's the highlight of my day when I receive an update with a pic of my boy involved in some wholesome activity.

My daughter has been going to this nursery for 6 months and it has been nothing but positive from the start. The communication from staff and management is always good. Her development has come on a lot in a short time and she loves singing songs she's learnt at nursery. Every day she is excited to go in and from the moments they post she is always having fun. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

Both my children attended this nursery and loved it. The setting is unique. The staff make excellent use of the outdoor space giving children opportunity to explore and learn. The staff are committed to continuous improvement. Alway looking for ways to enhance the experience. They do a fantastic job preparing children for school, building confidence and independance. I wouldn't hesitate to reccommend it to others.

When she was in the baby room, the team listened carefully to our concerns about delayed speech and worked closely with us to support her communication. We're so grateful for the progress she has made in both speech and confidence. The staff are always attentive to her needs, ensuring she has plenty of opportunities to nap, play, and snack. They're also incredibly caring and responsive whenever she needs extra support. Thank you.

My twin girls have been attending nursery at YMCA, Whale Island for two years and have absolutely thrived there. The staff put so much effort into fun and engaging activities which my children love. There is a large outdoor area for play and the children regularly get taken on little walks or to watch interesting things that are happening nearby.

Alot of care and attention is taken to develop my girls individually (e.g. regulating emotions, encouraging interest in letters) and I get regular updates through reports and parent evenings.

They are given lunch and tea and the food is varied and balanced. It takes a lot of pressure out of having to make a pack lunch and snack.

The staff are fantastic with my girls and so patient, I will genuinely be upset when we have to leave for School this September.

I only wish my daughter could have experienced fairthorne in the same way my son did. I hope that they can turn things around before yet another childcare setting is lost.

Our son has been at this nursery for nearly 3 years now and has thrived here. The baby room is caring and does lots of sensory exploring. In the toddler room they have plenty of space indoors but an amazing outdoor space with so much for them to do, they spend a large proportion of each day outdoors. They encourage children to be independent and I feel they have really helped get my son ready for school. My only criticism would be that communication regarding things like closure days should be better and the app isn't great. However overall a very good experience and the staff that look after the children are wonderful.

I can't recommend YMCA Whale Island nursery enough. It is a wonderful place for your child to learn and grow. The location is fantastic and your child will have more opportunity to be around nature and learn about nature than any other nursery around. My daughter has attended this nursery for 5 months and she loves it! She has excelled! The staff are so lovely and friendly and my husband and I trust them wholeheartedly. Thank you YMCA Whale Island Nursery.

The staff that have looked after my children genuinely care and are such kind people. I've noticed this even more in Rabbits the baby room. Liv, Kat, Heather, Esme especially.

The staff at this nursery are second to none. I know they truly care about the wellbeing of my child. They are supportive and approachable and will always help where they can. I know I can trust them to meet my daughter needs and keep her safe whilst encouraging her to learn and grow.

The children spend lots of time outdoors playing and in any given day do a list of fun activities. I'm always amazed by how much they do and the ideas they come up with.

I am thankful to have found such a wonderful nursery that has helped my daughter thrive since she was a baby. I would highly recommend YMCA Andover to anyone.

I have experienced nothing but positive things during my daughter's time at YMCA Andover. She started at 9 months old, very attached to us as parents and it was a difficult transition but staff really eased us all through.

Daughter is now in toddlers, thriving, chatty and extremely active, beyond her age. I can attribute this to the influence of staff on her development and would not hesitate to recommend to other prospective parents. The staff are not just carers to my daughter, she considers them family.

Absolutely adore this nursery and the staff. Both my children attend here and even though they are very different children the nursery is perfect for them. Every day my children come home happy and thriving. All the staff know the name of every child not just their key children, they all chat and interact with everyone. Even when we went on holiday my children wanted to buy presents for all the staff in their rooms. We love this nursery and their staff.

Can't speak highly enough of the staff and care given to our daughter at the YMCA Eastleigh. The learning style and focus on letting kids explore and interact with the indoor and outdoor world has given our daughter the confidence to navigate her environment and has massively helped in her early development. She comes home from nursery using words we haven't taught her, singing nursery songs we don't at home and is a very happy child.

All of the staff we've had the pleasure of dealing with are polite and go out of their way to make sure our daughter enjoys nursery. The only negative I can flag is that the staff move around quite a lot and onto other roles, not a complaint against the staff themselves as career progression is natural but there is frequent change.

Most concerning of all was the impact it had on our daughter emotionally. She regularly came out distressed, traumatised, and would cry for hours afterwards. Despite raising concerns, we did not feel listened to or reassured by management.

My Grandaughter always came home from Nursery unhappy, frustrated, sometimes dehydrated, I feel that she wasn't treated as an individual with specific needs and her care wasn't always met. It wasn't the most supportive environment for her, when her parents raised valid concerns they didn't feel listened to.