YMCA Nursery Eastleigh

29 Whieldon Way, Eastleigh SO50 9SB
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  • YMCA Nursery Eastleigh, Eastleigh
YMCA Nursery Eastleigh and community centre is a branch of the successful YMCA group, situated just off Highwood Avenue, Eastleigh.

Open 7:30 am – 6 pm, Monday to Friday, the Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' (July 2023) nursery is purpose-built with three large playrooms for each age group, babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers, each with separate sleep/quiet rooms and toilet facilities. The large, secure garden has been expertly designed for exploration, with features such as an outdoor story circle, raised embankment with a slide and an undulated walkway, and a shaded sandpit.

YMCA Eastleigh Nursery is located within the YMCA Eastleigh Community building at 29 Whieldon Way, Eastleigh, SO50 9SB.
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Funding & Fees

Full Day Care (Includes mid-morning snack, hot lunch, afternoon snack & consumables) 8am to 6pm £80.60
Morning Session (Includes mid-morning snack, hot lunch & consumables) 8am to 1pm £47.65
Afternoon Session (Includes afternoon snack & consumables) 1pm to 6pm £47.55

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Nikki Fulford (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 6

Registered Charity Number

  • 1090981

Total Places for Children

  • 95

Age Range

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

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 & Christmas

Parking

  • Parking on site.

YMCA Nursery Eastleigh Reviews (9)

8.1

YMCA Nursery Eastleigh has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.053) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time YMCA Nursery Eastleigh has 9 reviews.

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Review from Mark M (Father of Child) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter went to YMCA Eastleigh first in Toddlers and then in Preschool. The staff were fantastic from the start, helping to ease her in gently as she was very nervous at first. She soon made really good connections with the staff, who clearly put in time and effort to get to know her. The staff
were very helpful and communicative, letting us know what our girl had been up to, and giving detailed feedback at parent's evenings and via the app. The resources and activities were great - she received a lot of stimulation, and in particular, was helped with a speech impediment, and became much more chatty over time. The meals were good, too, and it's a lovely, new, purpose-made, small-and-cosy setting: just three rooms - babies, toddlers, preschool, with a shared garden full of toys and adventure equipment. To top it all, they put on a lovely 'graduation' ceremony for the leavers. Such an excellent nursery, we wholeheartedly recommend it!
Reply from Ross Owen, YMCA Team at YMCA Nursery EastleighSuch a beautiful review, Thank you so much. We treat all our little ones with the love and care they deserve and love having her as a part of our YMCA Family. We wish her all the best in her next 'big girl' steps.
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Review from Samantha C (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely setting and really friendly staff. Great outdoor space. Lovely activities are planned throughout the week, and I really enjoy seeing pictures and observations on the app. Would be nice to have more parent-involvement Eg. Play and stay sessions for parents to come in for an hour and play. Or breakfast/tea
with parents once a term. Parents to come in a read stories on World Book Week? Also sometimes in the wet weather parents are stood waiting for long periods at drop off or collection. (I waited almost 20mins in the pouring rain with a newborn while queuing to collect my child) could we not wait in the cafe (which is closed for the evening pick up) when the weather is very wet? Better for staff, parents and children.
(Can't comment on cleanliness as never allowed in setting)
Reply from Kelly Clark, Marketing Manager at YMCA Nursery EastleighThank you for your honest review and feedback Samantha, we will pass this on to the Nursery team as you've made some lovely suggestions.
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Review from A V (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the nursery since the summer of last year. He started in the baby room and it was such a great experience and start to our first-ever nursery experience. The care and empathy were to such a high standard. He is now in the toddler room and has such a lovely bond with his key
worker. He often speaks of him at home and the other teachers. He always comes home looking like he had a great time! My only flaws in this setting are, we never see the manager, I understand the drop-off and pick-ups are outside but it would be nice to make contact with the manager once in a while. And the other is, the menu really lacks quality and my child often will come home hungry. Other than this, we are really happy with this setting and look forward to seeing our son grow throughout his nursery journey.
Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery EastleighThank you for your review of our Eastleigh Nursery! Glad to hear your son is having a great time at our nursery!
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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has attended YMCA Eastleigh for the past year and a half, he started in the baby room and is currently in toddlers. He settled in right away and sometimes it's hard to get him to leave! All of the staff have been amazing, they are friendly and approachable and build such strong relationships
with the children. It's also nice to see male members of staff. They have helped him immensely with his speech and I love that my son gets a wide variety of meals and eats so much better than he does at home. I would recommend this nursery to anyone!
Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery EastleighThank you so much for taking the time to write up this lovely review of our Eastleigh Nursery. It is always a pleasure to receive such a rewarding review for the nursery as the staff love what they do and deserve all the recognition.
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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at this nursery from six months, I was initially nervous about putting her into nursery but the staff here were so welcoming and helpful. They made me feel at ease instantly and we have formed fantastic relationships with them over the past two years. They really care about the
welfare of our daughter and she loves going there. I love all of the creative things that she makes and brings home, especially for special occasions such as Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day etc.
If ever there have ever been issues, the staff are really good at talking to us and talking through what they can do to help support or manage what has happened. They have also been wonderful at supporting us when we have had personal problems and therefore last-minute childcare needs.
We feel very connected to the staff at the nursery and our daughter's love for it speaks for itself. We are grateful for everything they do.
Reply from Georgia Ellison, Recruitment Coordinator at YMCA Nursery EastleighThank you so much for taking the time to write up this lovely review of our Eastleigh Nursery. It is always a pleasure to receive such a rewarding review for the nursery as the staff love what they do and deserve all the recognition.
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Review from Hannah L (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with the nursery. My son has progressed so much since changing to this nursery just over a year ago. The staff are excellent, and the communication is brilliant. My son is so excited to see everyone each day he attends.
Reply from Kelly Clark, Marketing at YMCA Nursery EastleighThank you for your kind review, Hannah; we're glad you and your son are happy at YMCA Eastleigh.
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Review from Kerry S (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending YMCA Eastleigh for the past five months, since he was eleven months old, during the lockdown. He settled in straight away, so I was confident about leaving him and knew he would be well cared for. The staff are very child-centred and really understand him. He really enjoys
nursery and his skills have really developed since attending. They give him lots of opportunities to learn new skills with a variety of activities. They encourage independence while supporting him. There is always a range of foods to choose from to suit most children. They are also good at keeping us updated with his day. The manager is particularly good at calling me following any accidents my son has had, there are many and they follow protocols.
Reply from Maria Celeghin, Nursery Manager at YMCA Nursery EastleighThank you Kerry for your fantastic review and for always being such a lovely parent and so responsive to all our communications with you about Nursery.
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Review from Izabela H (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am really pleased with the YMCA Eastleigh nursery. The staff are excellent and my little boy is excited every day I tell him it's a nursery day. He's got a few good friends there now, who he talks about every day.
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Review from Charlotte D (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I really can’t recommend the YMCA nursery enough. It’s hard leaving your child at any point but especially during these difficult times where my baby had never been left with anyone before attending the YMCA. Our very first visit to the nursery was so welcoming and we were asked lots about my child’s
routines, preferences so during the day where possible, they could keep the same routine. After only a few sessions, my child settled into the nest and the lovely staff kept me fully up to date with how he was settling in. He absolutely loves attending nursery and gets very excited when I mention the nest. He has formed lovely relationships with staff and children. Everyone at the YMCA is so child-centred and I really can’t recommend them enough. I am thankful everyday knowing my child feels happy, safe and excited to be at YMCA.
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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.053)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.053) out of 10 for YMCA Nursery Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh 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 3.053 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for YMCA Nursery Eastleigh 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 95 number of registered child places is 19. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 19 = 0.053
  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)

Nikki

Nikki

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2021

Nikki is the dedicated Nursery Manager at Eastleigh and a proud local resident, bringing both professional expertise and a genuine connection to the community she serves. She has a real passion for working with children and thrives on those special moments when they grow in confidence and begin to explore the world around them independently. Nikki leads her team in creating a nurturing, supportive environment where every child feels safe, valued and encouraged to develop at their own pace. She also places a strong emphasis on school readiness, working closely with local schools to ensure smooth, confident transitions into Year R for every child.

Jess

Jess

Job Title: Nursery Administrator Joined: 2024

Jess is a vital part of our nursery team, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes while creating a calm and welcoming experience for every family. As the first point of contact for many parents, she handles enquiries, bookings and day-to-day communication with warmth and professionalism, helping families feel confident and supported from the very beginning. Jess works closely with both staff and parents to keep things organised and efficient, always with a friendly, approachable manner. She loves being part of a child’s early journey and takes great pride in knowing she helps create a positive, supportive environment where children can learn, grow and thrive.

Sam

Sam

Job Title: SENCO Lead Practitioner Joined: 2020

Sam is a brilliant and highly valued member of our nursery team, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to her role. As one of our most experienced practitioners and our SENCO specialist, she plays a vital part in ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive. Sam is particularly skilled in using Makaton, helping children communicate, build confidence and feel fully included in nursery life. Her calm, patient approach and deep understanding of individual needs make her a trusted support for both children and families. Sam is passionate about inclusive practice and takes great pride in helping every child feel understood, valued and able to succeed.

Frequently Asked Questions about YMCA Nursery Eastleigh

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

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

What Days & Hours is YMCA Nursery Eastleigh Open?

YMCA Nursery Eastleigh 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 Nursery Eastleigh have capacity for?

YMCA Nursery Eastleigh has capacity for a total of 95 Children.

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

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

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