Ymca Childcare Providence
Ymca, 2 Wellington Street, Ipswich, IP1 2NU
Provider type
Nursery
Capacity
60 children
Key details
Capacity
60 places
Ofsted Inspection Summary
Ymca Childcare Providence was inspected by Ofsted on 8 September 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "The atmosphere within the setting is nurturing and inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging for every child. Children arrive ready to play and are warmly welcomed by staff. Staff consider children's interests when they prepare activities, which supports them to settle quickly and confidently, separating from their parents or carers with ease."
Key strengths
- Staff nurture children's behaviour with gentle reminders and positive support.
- The staff encourage children to solve problems in real-life challenges.
- Children show awe and curiosity when they discover a ladybird, and they handle it with care.
- Children enjoy when staff animatedly join their role play.
- Children enjoy story sessions and join in with familiar songs.
Areas for improvement
- strengthen the consistency of teaching so that all children benefit from highly effective implementation of the curriculum
- develop the mathematics curriculum so that all children develop confidence in early maths.
This summary is extracted from the official Ofsted inspection report. Read the full report for complete information.
Location
Ymca, 2 Wellington Street, Ipswich, IP1 2NU
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