YMCA Nursery Newport

St Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport PO30 5TG
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  • YMCA Nursery Newport, Newport
Situated in the grounds of St Mary’s Hospital, YMCA Newport Nursery provides excellent quality childcare for the local community.

Your child will be welcomed into one of three age groups: Bumblebees (4mths to 2 years), Ladybirds (2-3 years), and Grasshoppers (3-4 years) at the nursery. Each room has their own indoor and outdoor space, specially designed for their age and development stage.

Using Forest School activities, the nursery encourages calculated risks to enhance children’s enjoyment. With daily opportunities to be physically active, get messy and explore, there will also be plenty of cuddling, singing and story times. Children have the choice of where they would like to learn and play which creates a calm, happy and relaxed atmosphere, and ensures they are truly engaged with the learning environment

Your child will follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), taking part in activities to help them achieve:

Personal, Social & Emotional Development
Communication and Language
Understanding the World
Physical Development
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Funding & Fees

Full Day Care (Includes mid-morning snack, hot lunch, afternoon snack & consumables) 8am to 6pm £65.55
Morning Session (Includes mid-morning snack, hot lunch & consumables) 8am to 1pm £36.40
Afternoon Session (Includes afternoon snack & consumables) 1pm to 6pm £33.55

Please contact our team if you have any enquiries

Contact YMCA Nursery Newport to get a personalised quote.

Contact YMCA Nursery Newport to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Louisa Bishop (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Registered Charity Number

  • 1090981

Total Places for Children

  • 86

Age Range

  • from 0 years 4 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:15-18:00
    Tuesday 07:15-18:00
    Wednesday 07:15-18:00
    Thursday 07:15-18:00
    Friday 07:15-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Parking is available in the hospital parking, and there is space for drop-offs and collections.

YMCA Nursery Newport Reviews (37)

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YMCA Nursery Newport has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.058) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time YMCA Nursery Newport has 37 reviews.

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Review from I M (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended since he was 17 months old and I can't fault them. He has additional needs, and they've gone over and above to understand his needs and accommodate for them. The outdoor space, especially the grasshoppers garden, is huge and such a great place to play. The staff are friendly and
warm, and develop genuine relationships with the children. My son has been so happy there and I wish he didn't have to leave to start school in September!
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Review from J A (Grandmother of Child) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Although we are incredibly happy with the Nursery and the staff are lovely. My Grandson loves going to Nursery. The thing that is most frustrating to nearly all parents I meet waiting is the time it takes to drop off and pick up. 1 child taken and brought out at a time is ridiculous. Each time I have
picked my Grandson up I have waited for on average 20 to 25mins. Parents get frustrated especially when a child is brought out then the staff stand and chat with the parent for several minutes before going for another. Can this please be looked into? Many Thanks.
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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery are absolutely amazing with my little girl! Her confidence has grown massively since starting nursery in January! They are always updating me on how her days are going and if anything new happens! My little girl gets so excited to go in and will go in with open arms to them, some mornings
completely forgetting to say 'bye' to me! They are absolutely amazing.
Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery NewportHello! Thank you so much for your lovely review. It is great to hear that your daughter is growing in confidence since attending our nursery! Your feedback has been passed over to the team.
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Review from Stephanie C (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have both of my children at YMCA Nursery Newport and they have thrived there. They are more than happy to go into nursery, the children are so well cared for. All the staff are so welcoming and my children have built lovely relationships with all of them.
Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery NewportHello! Thank you for your review! We will be passing your lovely feedback over to our Newport Nursery team, they appreciate it a lot.
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Review from Andrew H (Father of Child) published on 12 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one thoroughly enjoys going to the nursery and the interaction she has with people there. Staff are friendly and very helpful. This is not a negative comment; the nursery needs longer hours. I know a few other people that would use the hours if they became available, considering it's close
to the hospital and the amount of shift workers there are. I would suggest a poll and ask clients.
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Review from Rebecca R (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I currently have 2 children at the nursery, one of which has additional health requirements and I can honestly say they have been both supportive and understanding, whilst also providing excellent care. Both my children are absolutely thriving and I truly believe this is down to the fantastic environment
they provide. I feel like they look after them like they were their own and never have any doubts leaving them there.
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Review from Debbie P (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been going to YMCA since he was 9 months old and is now nearly 3. We cannot fault the setting at all, they have been amazing and have made sure my little boy thrives. They do a lot of outdoor play and go on walks to the forest and duck pond. He is now in the ladybird room and all the
girls are fantastic, there is great communication and my boy adores them! Highly recommend this nursery!
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends the YMCA and has done since he was 1 year old, he’s nearly 3 and still struggles at drop off - needing lots of reassurance and kindness to settle. His key workers in both bumblebees and ladybirds have been instrumental in developing his confidence and to see him thrive and hear him talk
about his key workers so positively has been joyful. I get regular updates through the app they use so I know that even if he’s been tearful at drop off, 5 minutes later he’s happily playing and laughing. The staff are so patient, kind and caring. I cant recommend them enough. The learning and play he achieves at nursery and applies at home is amazing to see, and he only attends one morning a week!
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Review from Bianca C (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault YMCA Newport nursery, they have been amazing with my son from day one. My little boy has shown signs of autism and the nursery have done everything they can to help him and support him and set him up to go to school when he’s ready. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone, so
thank you.
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Review from Malin D (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started nursery at six months old, he is now two and a half and has thus been in both the Bumblebees and Ladybirds groups. He loves coming to nursery, which is certainly credit to the really fun, caring and well trained staff and all the exciting activities the kids get up to every day. My son
is thriving so much, coming home with newly learnt words pretty much every day. From a parent point of view, I like that the setting is still a size where we know pretty much all of the staff and they know us/my son. Everyone is very helpful and the team leaders, office staff and nursery manager are always approachable. You can really tell that everyone has the kids' best interests and their development at heart. Highly recommended!!!
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Review from Aisha C (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going here since she was 1. The rooms are separated into each age group, bumblebees, ladybirds and grasshoppers. My daughter has loved each one. The staff are amazing and are always there to offer support when needed. I was really worried about my child starting due to postnatal
depression, and they were happy for me to ring up as many times a day as I liked until I settled into the routine too.
Mine is now in grasshoppers; she has made some great friends and looks forward to going each day. They have excellent outdoor space and go on little outings to the duck pond and around the grounds, which is one of the reasons I also really like it. Just wish I'd found out about this nursery for my other children as my youngest daughter definitely gets more from this setting than my others did at the one I used with them. The value for money is also great, and you are advised at the cheapest option for your needs and can include lunches or not. Discount for NHS staff too!
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Review from Thomas H (Father of Child) published on 25 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has now been attending for this last couple of months, and she absolutely loves it. The staff are caring, friendly and engaging. The facilities are outstanding. The development I have seen in my daughter in the short time she has been there is incredible. I highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Miranda (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends YMCA Newport and has gone since around 2 years old. She absolutely loves attending and is always happy to go and misses it when she doesn't. The facilities are great; the outdoors space is brilliant and my daughter spends most her time out there if she can. The staff are caring and
approachable. My daughter struggles with speech and is under speech and language and the staff supports her and give her 1-1 time to help and encourage her.
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Review from Stacey B (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended YMCA Newport nursery and we are extremely happy with the care they provide. The team are fantastic, approachable and communication is very open with every member of staff we have had contact with. My children have thoroughly enjoyed the activities provided regularly, along
with the special themed events; even the normal day to day aspects are fun, educational and incorporate all the children's needs. The garden space is plentiful and I'm always jealous of their 'campfire' sessions! On an administrative side of things, any query I have had has been resolved quickly, professionally and personally. We will be sad to no longer need their services later this year.
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to this nursery since she was 9 months (she is now 3 and a half) I have been overly pleased with each room and the care and activities given to my daughter. The staff are all super friendly and always check in on how we as a family are doing (considering the current situation).
The staff are very helpful with any queries I have had previously. My daughter always comes home super happy about her day at nursery. There is now a Facebook page specifically for the Newport nursery which is nice as staff upload pictures of what the children have been up to and as a parent I can add what we have done at home, also nice as you can talk to other parents too. I always know what my daughter is up to with "parentmail" and this includes things I can do at home with her which links into the weekly planning in the nursery.
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Review from Lisenka E (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my boys attend YMCA and they absolutely love it! The staff provide so many great opportunities for the children and themes are well planned across the different rooms. The outside space is well used, much to my boys' delight and the children even go on forest walks, to the duck pond, and to see
emergency vehicles to name a few. The manager and her team are brilliant and we have a really good relationship with them all. We love seeing photos of what the boys get up to on the ParentZone app, and communication is good between nursery and home.
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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at YMCA at 10 months old, and has recently left to go to school, my daughter is now there and has been since 12 months old, now aged 2. The nursery has been a huge part of our lives for coming up to 5 years. It feels like an extended family. Our children have both adored it, they can't
wait to go. The staff are incredible, so kind, caring and fun! They treat our children like their own, full of love and cuddles and genuine care. The nursery has been our absolute constant over this pandemic year. Always there, putting safety first but always ensuring that the fun and care and sense of normality for the children remains. Our children have both formed such strong attachments to staff and that has been so important this year when they haven't been able to see extended family. The range of activities and learning opportunities is amazing. The outside space is just the best and is what drew us to the nursery in the first place. They use it in all weathers which we love!
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Review from Rachelle (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has loved being part of the YMCA family and is always so excited to go to see her friends. The staff are second to none and are amazing. The outside space they have is something that confirmed this was the place for my little girl to gain the skills and confidence to have lots of messy
play. I love how happy my little one is being here.
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Review from Ellie C (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but good things to say about this nursery. My son joined when he had only just turned 1 and I was immediately impressed by how well the nursery was kept in addition to the calm and caring energy of the staff before even enrolling my son and was quick to put in my application. The nursery
has exceeded my already high expectation of it for the last 2 years, successfully helping my ‘can’t let go of mummy’ baby blossom into a social, resilient, kind and independent little boy. They went above and beyond when my son was recovering from temporary brain damage to help with reintroducing him back into the nursery setting and constantly helping with advised physio along the way. They have successfully helped aid in any safeguarding concerns I had related to home life, inevitable behavioural bumps that needed ironing, potty training, removal of dummy. You name it they supported you. They’ve been great at communication throughout his nursery journey. Cannot recommend enough.
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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended the nursery from the baby room all through to preschool. He really enjoyed his time at the nursery and all the staff really helped his confidence grow, so he was ready to start school. He really enjoyed the outdoor area where he spent most of his time throughout the summer.
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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.058)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.058) out of 10 for YMCA Nursery Newport is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for YMCA Nursery Newport is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.058 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for YMCA Nursery Newport is based on 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 = 3
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 86 number of registered child places is 17.2. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.2 = 0.058
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (3)

Louisa

Louisa

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

Louisa Bishop is the dedicated Nursery Manager at Newport Nursery, based at St Mary’s Hospital on the Isle of Wight. She is deeply passionate about early years, recognising how vital this stage is in shaping a child’s confidence, relationships and love of learning. Louisa is committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported and able to flourish. She takes great pride in helping children grow and develop, knowing the impact this has on their future. Louisa also values strong partnerships with families, offering guidance and support to help navigate the more challenging aspects of parenting with care and understanding.

Emily

Emily

Job Title: SENCO Joined: 2023

Emily is our dedicated SENCO, bringing a thoughtful, compassionate approach to supporting children with additional needs. She works closely with families, staff and external professionals to ensure every child receives the right support at the right time. Emily is passionate about creating an inclusive environment where children feel understood, confident and able to take part in all aspects of nursery life. She takes great pride in celebrating each child’s progress, no matter how small, and is always looking for new ways to remove barriers to learning. Emily finds her role incredibly rewarding, especially when she sees children thrive and reach their full potential.

Rowanne

Rowanne

Job Title: Nursery Administrator Joined: 2024

Rowanne is at the heart of the nursery’s day-to-day organisation, keeping everything running smoothly with a calm and efficient approach. She supports families from their very first enquiry, ensuring they feel informed, reassured and welcomed into the nursery community. Rowanne manages bookings, communication and administration with care and attention to detail, helping both parents and staff stay on track. She enjoys being part of such an important stage in children’s lives and takes pride in helping create a positive experience for every family. Her friendly manner and approachable nature make her a familiar and reassuring presence within the nursery.

Frequently Asked Questions about YMCA Nursery Newport

What is the Age Range of Children that YMCA Nursery Newport accepts?

YMCA Nursery Newport accepts Children aged from 0 years 4 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is YMCA Nursery Newport Open?

YMCA Nursery Newport is open: Monday 07:15-18:00, Tuesday 07:15-18:00, Wednesday 07:15-18:00, Thursday 07:15-18:00, Friday 07:15-18:00.

How many Children does YMCA Nursery Newport have capacity for?

YMCA Nursery Newport has capacity for a total of 86 Children.

How far is YMCA Nursery Newport to the centre of Newport?

0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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