YMCA Portsmouth
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Welcome to YMCA Portsmouth!
YMCA Portsmouth is a fantastic nursery based within the unique facilities of Whale Island the Royal Navy base of HMS Excellence.
Children Under 5
Nursery
Located in the grounds of HMS Excellent, convenient for the M275, our nursery provides excellent quality childcare for service families and the local community in Portsmouth.
Perfect Location
YMCA Portsmouth covers two areas: Holiday Club based at Fairthorne Manor in Botley, which is available in the summer holidays with the provided bus service, and the nursery based on Whale Island as our primary location.
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Looking back at these sweet moments in our baby room. Our babies truly love discovering the world together! 💜
A big thank you to chef Trevor for coming in extra early this morning to make us all a delicious breakfast!
Being outside is one of our favourite things. 🌳![]()
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Plus, it’s good for early years development!![]()
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Through outdoor exploring and playing, we’re supporting children’s cognitive, physical, and sensory development in natural, playful ways. 🌼✨
From youth services and early years care to community programmes and volunteering, 2025 was a year of meaningful impact at YMCA Fairthorne Group. Read our full year-in-review 👉 ymca-fg.org/looking-back-at-2025/![]()
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