YMCA Day Nursery

7 Northumberland Place, North Shields NE30 1QP
Review Us
9.9 72 Reviews
  • YMCA Day Nursery, North Shields
YMCA Day Nursery is part of YMCA North Tyneside, and offers childcare and learning for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

At this high-quality early years provision, children are valued and their happiness, enthusiasm and individuality are fostered by experienced staff in a creative and stimulating environment.

There's a variety of activities to choose from, including; sensory room activities, outdoor play, arts and crafts, messy play, games, reading, story time and small world schemas.

There is also an allotment and regular risk assessed activities.

Their varied menu makes meals both tasty and healthy and is prepared on site from fresh ingredients.
Show YMCA Day Nursery on the Map

Type of Service

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

Owner

  • YMCA Day Nursery
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in Charge

  • Ian Pearson (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Registered Charity Number

  • 1011495

Total Places for Children

  • 65

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Babies:
    Full day 7.30-6.00pm £63.68,
    School day baby Room 8.30-3.30 £48.11,
    Half day 7.30-1 or 1-6 £37.26.


    Toddler and Preschool:
    Full day 7.30-6.00 £60.16,
    School Day 8.30-3.30 £45.78,
    Half Day 7.30-1 or 1-6 £35.92.

  • Please speak to nursery manager regarding funding and our stretched funding offer.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

YMCA Day Nursery Reviews (72)

9.9

YMCA Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.883) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time YMCA Day Nursery has 72 reviews.

Overall Experience
  • 67
  • 5
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Date Published
  • 72
  • 5
  • 9
  • 18
  • 54
Reviewer Connection to YMCA Day Nursery
  • 61
  • 8
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
Total of 72, showing 1-20
Review from Anne H (Grandmother of Child) published on 2 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff at the YMCA North Tyneside Nursery have given exceptional care to our granddaughter for the last three years. They have nurtured her from baby to toddler to pre-school and prepared her so well for her transition to school. Nursery has given her the opportunity to learn many skills, both social
and educational, through extensive guided activities and play, all of which have been very carefully and conscientiously managed and supervised by the team of caring staff. We are struck by how well each member of the team knows exactly what the children have eaten each day, what activities they've taken part in and how they have behaved towards each other. They take time to pass this information to every parent/guardian who collects their child. As grandparents, we are extremely impressed by the very high standards of care we have observed, and we have been delighted by how much our granddaughter has loved her time at the nursery. She was always so very happy to go there. Massive thanks.
Reply from Ian Pearson, Nursery Manager at YMCA Day Nursery
Hi Anne, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and share your very kind words! We have loved caring for your granddaughter and it has been amazing how you have played an important…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from H H (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended YMCA nursery from sep24-july25 and I couldn't thank all the staff enough for welcoming my daughter and treating her so well, they helped her with her confidence throughout her nursery journey and taught her so much. She spent most of her journey in the toddler room and moving into
pre school once she turned 3 for the last few month and although she struggled a little with the change of rooms and found it abit crowded the staff really made an effort to make her feel seen and heard with all her emotions and struggles. She really did learn a lot and made many friends and really liked all the staff and most importantly her happiness spoke volumes to me so thank you and I couldn't recommend this nursery enough
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from H W (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The YMCA go that extra mile to make their nursery a warm, engaging, playful and educational setting for young children. My son attended for 1.5 years before school and he had a happy and playful time. Which is what we wanted. The staff are friendly and attentive.
Reply from Ian Pearson, Nursery Manager at YMCA Day Nursery
Many thanks for taking the time to share your review. It has been a pleasure having you all as part of the nursery family. Every best wish for the future!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Roxanne C (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has gone to this nursery for 4 years amd 5 months and excelled in every aspect she should due to the attention and attitude from all the amazing staff at the YMCA
It's sad to leave the nursery but on to big girl school now
Reply from Ian Pearson, Nursery Manager at YMCA Day Nursery
Hi Roxanne, thanks you so much for the kind words! It is going to be very strange not having her with us on a weekly basis, but she is so ready now to go and thrive in primary school!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Sarah T (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has had a wonderful time at this nursery and the staff have been amazing with her. They've set her up brilliantly for school nursery and it's been lovely to watch her confidence grow overtime. She was very shy and struggled with handover when she started attending the YMCA 20 months ago
but now she runs in and sometimes forgets to even say goodbye. This is down to how patient and kind staff were with her enabling her to feel comfortable and safe.
It'll be sad to move on at the end of August but we are very grateful for the all of the staff and the effort they put in to make the children so happy whilst there. We'd highly recommend the YMCA day nursery to other parents.
Reply from Ian Pearson, Nursery Manager at YMCA Day Nursery
Hi Sarah, thank you so much for your kind words! It has been wonderful to have you all as part of the nursery family and we wish you all every success in the future!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Jenny R (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2 year old daughter is very happy at this nursery and the staff are brilliant, really caring and attentive. She started in the baby room and is now in the toddler room. I can't thank them enough, going to work knowing I am leaving her in safe, caring hands, is such a relief.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Beth M (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been attending YMCA since he was 9 months old and started in the baby room, he is now 2.5 years old and in the toddler room. The girls in the toddler room are brilliant, there will never be enough words to say how grateful I am to them all for the love and care they show my little
boy. His key worker is just amazing, she is so supportive with everything, my little boy needs a little extra support on doing day to day activities and the key worker is always there to support my child every step of the way, I honestly don't know what myself or my child would do without the key worker.
I'm so thankful to all of the staff at YMCA for the support given, and the management team for being so flexible, understanding and supportive with changes needed to suit my little boys needs! They always go above and beyond to ensure my son is happy!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Lizzie A (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The YMCA Nursery is absolutely incredible. All of the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. My eldest child went to a different nursery and I can't believe the difference with the YMCA. My baby always comes out happy, warm, and full of energy. The staff are so loving and her recent report showed how
well her key worker knows her. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough; they've made my transition back to work so much easier!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Deborah A (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has gone to nursery for more than 12 months now and she really loves it there. It was by chance from another parent recommendation that I ended up going to visit the nursery. Above any other factors it was the staff that I warmed to the most and watching them caring for the children. I
know that they really care and look after the children, as well as teaching them lots but all in a fun way. I recommend it to anyone else looking to put their child into a warm, friendly and child-centred environment.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at this nursery from baby room through to preschool, we chose to put her in this nursery after a very positive experience with my son going here before her. The staff are amazing. How much my daughter loves them and looks forward to going in is a testament to that. She has learned
so much from being in this environment. It's great how they're encouraged to get messy, experience new things, and have loads of fun while doing it. I love how preschool really encourages independence. I feel like the YMCA nursery is such an amazing stepping stone for kids before going to school.
Would absolutely recommend it.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Lauren M (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been there since October and he absolutely loves it. He loves all the staff in the baby room.
They've made him feel at home so much that he is excited to head into nursery.
I love the updates I get everyday about what he's done and what he's eaten, and I love seeing the photos on the
app about what he's done.
Reply from Ian Pearson, Nursery Manager at YMCA Day Nursery
Thank you for your feedback! It has been lovely to see him settle into nursery and become so happy.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from K A (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started at 10 months old and is currently in the baby room. The YMCA nursery staff are amazing and my little boy loves going in every day which has been such a relief for us. They are really hands-on and attentive and take the time to ensure they are being stimulated and comforted when
needed. I also really appreciated the fact that they did a decent settling-in period that made the transition a lot more seamless for us as a family. After speaking to friends who have children in other nurseries, I've realised this is quite rare.
My only negative would be the food, I think the food could be improved to make it more healthy and less focused on sweet treats every meal and to have a menu provided so we know what he is eating in advance. Our son has a milk allergy and the food element has been quite stressful. The staff do listen though and have been helpful in navigating this.
Reply from Ian Pearson, Nursery Manager at YMCA Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your review. It has been lovely to have you all as part of the nursery family.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from M H (Father of Child) published on 24 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son enjoys the YMCA Day Nursery. He loves his lunch and usually has double portions! The staff team are friendly and welcoming in the morning and gives good updates at the end of the day. There are regular stay-and-play sessions which make us feel part of the nursery family.
Reply from Ian Pearson, Nursery Manager at YMCA Day Nursery
Thank you so much for leaving us your feedback. We love hosting the stay and plays and it's a great way for parents to see their child learning in the nursery environment.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from S R (Father of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to say that this is a top nursery, the staff are very helpful and my young son loves going there, he has developed a lot since he has been going to this nursery and I have nothing but good things to say about them, recommended.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from G I (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending YMCA Day Nursery since he was 9 months old. The care given to my child has been exceptional. The consistent staff teams is great and his key worker is always on hand should we need to know anything. The support given to us as a family has been superb and I am extremely grateful
to them for this. I feel his needs are listened to and they will cater to his needs. The settling-in periods are brilliant and we are kept informed of when these are. I really can't praise the staff enough and it a pleasure to know my child is safe and happy.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Siobhan C (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended this nursery and I only have good things to say about it. The staff are hard-working and dedicated - they always go the extra mile and seem genuinely interested in the children. Thank you all for your hard work.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children attend YMCA nursery. And I can honestly say they are thriving in all areas due to the help, love and care they receive on a daily basis. The management are so helpful and welcoming if I ever have a problem I feel comfortable enough to speak to them. And the girls all of them are
absolutely amazing, they aren't just a nursery they are family! Me and my two little ones love them all so much I'm so sad my son will be going to big school come September as I know he will miss them. If only they were a school as I can see how comfortable and confident he is around them all. Both of my children are being assessed for multiple unique disabilities and they've honestly not only helped my children to feel welcomed and accepted but they have been such a great help to me also. Not only do the kids get support but us as the parents do also and I'm forever thankful for that. Couldn't have picked a better nursery.
Reply from Ian Pearson, Nursery Manager at YMCA Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words. It has been wonderful to see both your children develop since joining the nursery.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Suzi L (Foster Parent of Child) published on 23 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having become a connected carer unexpectedly in March of 2023 to a 2.3month old little boy my world became very different. Knowing that I would need a stable start for him we called into YMCA day nursery, he has settled in lovely, loves the outdoor space and knows all about his feelings which is important
for him and I. His key worker and the girls keep me informed of his days and routine. Which is always nice. He comes out with a huge smile on his face, lovely to see. We have enjoyed the summer and winter fates lovely to see his little friends outside of school. He will stay settled there till his transition into school.
Reply from Ian Pearson, Nursery Manager at YMCA Day Nursery
Thank you for your kind words! It is a pleasure to have your family as part of our nursery family!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery for four years now and is transitioning over to reception in September, I wish he could stay we love it that much. The care of YMCA Day Nursery is exceptional, we have updates via emails for everything we need to know, there’s a vast amount of activities for the
children to dive into, as well as a lovely private garden, upon visiting it is always extremely clean. The food menu is incredible too! All staff are friendly and welcoming. We truly love this nursery.
Reply from Ian Pearson, Nursery Manager at YMCA Day Nursery
Hi, thank you for your kind feedback. We so wish everyone could stay with us, but we know your son is now ready to thrive in his next stage of development!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Elizabeth H (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’m so happy I found this nursery for my son. He started when he was eighteen months and was really clingy and quite unsettled. The team have been lovely, calm and patient with him, reassuring him that he is safe and happy. Slowly, he’s started to enjoy his days at nursery much more.
The values of
the YMCA shine through the nursery. The staff seem happy and genuinely care for the children. Parents chat at the gate at pick up time and the kids come out smiling. Thank you YMCA!
Reply from Ian Pearson, Nursery Manager at YMCA Day Nursery
Hi and thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. I am so pleased he is now settled and such a happy member of the nursery family. As I explained, this is why we are so patient during the…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.883)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.883) out of 10 for YMCA Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.883 for YMCA Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (192 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 213 Ratings = 4.883
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for YMCA Day Nursery is based on 18 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 65 number of registered child places is 13, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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.

Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

Loading

Loading Loading

Loading

Loading

Awards / Recognitions (0)

Meet the Team (1)

Ian

Ian Pearson

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2019

My name is Ian and I am the Manager at YMCA Day Nursery. I have a passion for working with young children, providing a positive environment and helping them as individuals to develop. I have been fortunate enough through my experiences to work with children in some of the poorest parts of the world which has inspired me to ensure children have the best start in life. I have been involved with YMCA movement for many years and believe the YMCA approach to inspiring children and young people can make a difference to society. I like that YMCA North Tyneside works with some of the youngest and oldest members of our community. In my spare time, I love spending time with my wife and two children.

Frequently Asked Questions about YMCA Day Nursery

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

YMCA Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is YMCA Day Nursery Open?

YMCA Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does YMCA Day Nursery have capacity for?

YMCA Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 65 Children.

How far is YMCA Day Nursery to the centre of North Shields?

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

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact YMCA Day Nursery to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. YMCA Day Nursery has an Enhanced Service - more info.