YMCA @ St James Road

29 St James's Road, Dudley DY1 3JD
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Gemma Farley (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 6

Registered Charity Number

  • 1086320

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years
  • to 5 years

Funding & Fees

  • Price List
    Full-time Mon-Fri 8am-6pm £298.00 (all year round)
    Full Day 8am-6pm £67.00
    AM Session 8am-1pm £35.00
    PM Session 1pm–6pm £35.00
    School Day 8am-3pm £45.00
    Additional Hours £8.00


    Meal Charges
    Breakfast £1.00
    Snack 50p
    Lunch £3.00
    Tea £2.50


    Funding Sessions available
    15 Hours and 30 hours


    £50 Registration fee for new starters

  • 10% discount for siblings

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays and a week at Christmas

Parking

  • Parking at the front of building for drop offs and collections

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YMCA @ St James Road Reviews (13)

9.4

YMCA @ St James Road has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.360) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time YMCA @ St James Road has 13 reviews.

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Review from Siobhan R (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twins have been attending st James road nursery since it opened. They settled in so well and have learned so much whilst attending. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. There is always someone around to speak to for a handover or when there is something to discuss. I highly recommend this
nursery, lovely laid out rooms and great play garden
Reply from Gemma Farley, Nursery Manager at YMCA @ St James Road
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Review from Ashu S (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Ymca nursery dudley. From the very first day, the staff made us feel completely at ease, showing genuine care, patience, and warmth toward our son. It's clear they truly love what they do.
The learning environment is bright, safe, and nurturing, with plenty
of creative and educational activities tailored to each child's stage of development. Our son has grown so much in confidence, independence, and communication since he started here.
We especially appreciate the regular updates and photos - it's heartwarming to see him smiling, painting, exploring, and making friends. The staff are always approachable, responsive, and supportive, making us feel like part of a community, not just clients.
We're so grateful to have found ymca nursery - it really feels like a second home for our little one. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a caring and high-quality early years setting.
Reply from Gemma Farley, Nursery Manager at YMCA @ St James Road
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! It is highly appreciated.
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Review from K K (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter as only been at the nursery for a year and the help and support we receive is outstanding , the way she as grown and achieved goals in her learning and speaking to others , her confidence as grown quickly. The teachers are very supportive and always welcoming and very pleasant .we would
highly recommend this setting for your child .
Reply from Gemma Farley, Nursery Manager at YMCA @ St James Road
Thank you for taking the time to give us some fabulous feedback!
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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are really attentive, caring and my girls have come on a long way since starting at the nursery, a lovely clean environment, my girls love going to nursery and enjoy their time at nursery, could not recommend the nursery enough.
Reply from Gemma Farley, Nursery Manager at YMCA @ St James Road
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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are excellent at the nursery, they are welcoming and friendly towards parents and ensure you are kept updated. My child has developed a good bond with the staff and has settled in really well over the past year. The only thing I would improve is that some nurseries have cameras in the rooms
for parents to view which would be beneficial or more pictures/videos on the app for parents to see what their child has been up to. However, with how well my child has settled into this establishment, I am happy with my choice of nursery and would recommend to anyone who is looking for childcare.
Reply from Gemma Farley, Nursery Manager at YMCA @ St James Road
Thank you for you feedback. We really value your comments, and are always looking for ways to improve our services.
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Review from Holly A (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery all around.
I currently have a son who attends the setting.
Staff are always friendly and welcoming.
The nursery offers different sessions to parents, not the typical morning and afternoon sessions. They also offer term time which has been brilliant.
The facilities are homely,
with a beautiful, large garden for the children to play in.
Reply from Gemma Farley, Nursery Manager at YMCA @ St James Road
Thank you for such a wonderful review. We really appreciate your feedback.
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St James nursery welcomed my 3 year son with open arms as part of their YMCA family the moment he started a couple of months ago. The staff are so friendly, professional and just overall brilliant! My son has come on leaps and bounds with confidence since starting here, always making him feel comfortable
and happy! Big well done to the staff, keep up the good work!
Reply from Gemma Farley, Nursery Manager at YMCA @ St James Road
Thank you for such a wonderful review. We really appreciate your feedback!
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Review from G W (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at St James for nearly a year . In this time we have found the staff friendly , welcoming and extremely helpful . She loves attending and we never have any difficulty at drop off .
The staff have helped her to develop her independent eating skills and we can see the quick improvement
in her speech .
Would definitely the nursery recommend to other parents .
Reply from Gemma Farley, Nursery Manager at YMCA @ St James Road
Thank you for such a wonderful review. We really appreciate your feedback.
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have our daughter with YMCA St James Nursery since May 2024. The staff is brilliant! My little one is so happy to go there and play with the children, it was very rarely when she cried in the morning. She is always clean and happy when we pick her up and you can tell she is well looked after and
the staff is very good and kind with her and all the kids. They are also open and approachable for discussion if you have any queries or concerns, which is very important in this service. I can be overprotective at times and at the beginning I was very alert, looking for any sign of distress when dropping or picking her from the nursery and she never displayed any, which was very reassuring for me as a parent. Even when it did happen for the staff to be short, which was not often, the kids were still well looked after. Hope the company does reward the staff according to their work. If not, I then I hope they see my review and start thinking of this, as GIFTED staff is not easy to find!
Reply from Gemma Farley, Nursery Manager at YMCA @ St James Road
Thank you for your kind words and lovely review. It is very much appreciated!
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Review from Emma P (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always very approachable and friendly. The setting is beautiful, very homely, we especially loved the outdoor area. I leave my child confident he is well looked after. Easy to contact when needed with fast responses.
Reply from Gemma Farley, Nursery Manager at YMCA @ St James Road
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The current manager is absolutely lovely and has the children's best interests at heart.
My son is looked after well and is coming out of nursery happy. He says he has enjoyed his day.
Staff turnover has been high throughout the last year with unfamiliar faces joining the team for a few days and
then disappearing which causes the children upset but the new manager is focused on creating a safe and happy environment, re building her team for the benefits of the children. I hope she succeeds!
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Review from Gemma S (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic Nursery all round!
My Daughter used to go to another YMCA Nursery that unfortunately closed, so we made the decision to transfer her placement to St James. They have been nothing but patient and loving, as she can be unsettled at times.
St James has been amazing for my little one as the
previous nursery had a small garden space - but this one is huge!
I use the meal service, however you can provide lunches. My little one has a hearty meal and a variety of nutritious snacks throughout her structured day - and she cleans the plate!
The use of the app helps us parents keep in the know with mealtimes, nappy changes and all of our little ones learning / progression. It's great!! And an easy way to communicate with management.
I have used YMCA Nurseries since my eldest was 2 (almost 6 years) and cannot honestly say they've been like family.
Highly recommended to anyone!
Reply from Gemma Farley, Nursery Manager at YMCA @ St James Road
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Review from Shanice W (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at St James nursery are really friendly and have helped my daughter settle into nursery. This nursery also offers different sessions not just your typical morning/afternoon sessions which is great for families who want to tailor the nursery hours to fit around their lifestyle, which has helped
me save money!
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.360)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.360) out of 10 for YMCA @ St James Road is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 13 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 4.710 for YMCA @ St James Road is calculated as follows: ( (117 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.71
  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 4.65 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for YMCA @ St James Road is based on 13 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 100 number of registered child places is 20. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.65
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about YMCA @ St James Road

What is the Age Range of Children that YMCA @ St James Road accepts?

YMCA @ St James Road accepts Children aged from 0 years to 5 years.

What Days & Hours is YMCA @ St James Road Open?

YMCA @ St James Road is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does YMCA @ St James Road have capacity for?

YMCA @ St James Road has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is YMCA @ St James Road to the centre of Dudley?

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

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