YMCA Nursery Newport

This nursery is fab!
After looking around at placements whilst I was 38-weeks pregnant this one just stood out, space indoors and outdoors is amazing, so much room, lots to do! My little boy has been attending since he was 9.5months old and is now 2.5years old, he adores all the staff and has an amazing bond with his key person. The staff go above and beyond, nothing is ever to much trouble. My son is happy, so I am happy. Definitely would recommend this to anyone!

Genuinely can’t fault it. Warm, caring staff, great outside space, and clear, regular communication. My son is there full-time, and he loves it and has made great friends. Have used them from 4-months to 4-years-old.

My daughter has been attending this nursery for the past two years, and she loves it! On the days she’s not going, she seems genuinely disappointed. They have been a great support throughout her time with them, and especially during covid, and allowing me to continue to work in my key role. The food is great, and they seem to get up to all sorts during the day, including walks and lots of outdoors fun. They keep parents involved and engaged all the time with home learning and picture updates. The staff and manager are fabulous, and I feel completely at ease giving them the care of my child.

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.

Wonderful nursery. My daughter started, full-time, when she was nine months and the baby room staff were incredible. I could not fault anything about their care, their communication, their flexibility, their activities and the general atmosphere of this nursery. My daughter loved going every single day. The thought, imagination and effort that the staff go to, to give the children the best start, opportunities and experiences is second to none! The messy play, the outside visits, the garden, the painting, the themed days and events – it is all just fantastic for a growing child to experience. My daughter has now moved up to the 2-3 group and is still loving it. I was nervous about her going up as she loved the baby room so much, but she has settled in so well – even in a pandemic! The communication between nursery, the YMCA group and parents during the covid issues has been great and really appreciated. I am so so pleased I picked this nursery. Thoroughly recommend.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.