Nursery Woolston

Give your child the very best start in life

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Welcome to Nursery Woolston!

Located on Victoria Road in the Centenary Quay development, and just 2 minutes from the Itchen Bridge, your child will access a wide range of activities enabling them to learn and develop through play. We’re proud to have been rated Good in our latest Ofsted visit.

The nursery is purpose-built with a dedicated enclosed garden, offering your child a fantastic environment for their learning and development. The nursery fully embraces active and outdoor play with each day bringing a new adventure.

Call us: 02380 441648
Email: [email protected]
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Ofsted: Good
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Baby room

Designed specifically to meet the needs of infants and young toddlers aged over 4 months. It’s a welcoming and comfortable space, filled with age-appropriate toys, materials, and equipment to support your child’s learning and development. Offers a safe and warm place for your baby to play and develop their new and emerging skills.

Toddler room

Between the ages of 2-3, your toddler will have opportunities to thrive and develop as well as gain further independence in the welcoming indoor space. The garden area allows for your child to refine their gross motor skills and develop their fine motor skills even further and to engage in sensory play and to learn about plants, animals, and the environment.

Toddler room

Your toddler will have opportunities to thrive and develop as well as gain further independence in the welcoming indoor space. The garden area allows for your child to refine their gross motor skills and develop their fine motor skills even further and to engage in sensory play and to learn about plants, animals, and the environment.

Pre-school room

The Preschool room is designed for children aged between 3 and 5. It’s a stimulating and exciting area for young minds to grow, experiment and explore. Filled with a variety of toys, materials, and equipment to support their learning and development and to enter the magical world of their developing imaginations.

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Meet the Team

Shelly D'Souza

Nursery Manager

Shelly D'Souza

Nursery Manager

Qualifications
  • BA Hons degree in Early childhood education
  • DSL
  • Paediatric first aid
"I am passionate about early education, I believe it lays the foundations for lifelong learning. I enjoy supporting parents and working closely with practitioners to ensure children learn through fun and engaging play"

Kerry-Anne

SENCo

Kerry-Anne

SENCo

Qualifications
  • Level 3 Cache Diploma in Early Years
  • Level 3 Nasen trained
  • ICP Auditor
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • SL
"Within my career, I have spent 15 years working in the early years and education sector. I have a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs. Small steps make the biggest achievements."

Alexis

Toddlers Room Lead

Alexis

Toddlers Room Lead

Qualifications
  • Level 3 Cache Diploma in Early Years
  • Level 3 Nasen trained -Paediatric First Aid
  • DSL
"I have worked within early years for 5 years, 4 and half years being with the YMCA. My favourite part of the job is ensuring all children receive the highest quality of care."

Stephanie

Preschool Room Lead

Stephanie

Preschool Room Lead

Qualifications
  • Foundation Degree in Early Years. -
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • DSL
"I have been working in Early Years for 12 years. Playing a key role in shaping future generations and supporting children’s early childhood and development."

YMCA Nursery Woolston, Southampton

Highly recommend. My son joined the nursery in December 2023, and that was the best decision that we could make. All the staff are amazing and highly experienced. My son enjoyed every single moment. You all will be missed. Thank you very much for everything.
Pauline, 2024

YMCA Nursery Woolston, Southampton

After my eldest daughter attended YMCA Woolston, who was very happy here, I decided to enrol my youngest daughter.  After she settled in, she loved going to nursery and the preschool team prepared her very well for school. Moving my eldest was the best decision I could’ve made, she was very happy here.
Alison, 2024

YMCA Nursery Woolston, Southampton

Such an amazing Nursery!! My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since being here! Staff in the preschool room are friendly and professional! They have such lovely activities out for the children and always put the children first and help the children thrive to the best of their abilities! If you’re looking for somewhere to send your child. 110% recommend!
Suzanne, 2024

YMCA Nursery Woolston, Southampton

They are absolutely amazing here my son had developed so well since coming here.
Brett, 2023
Tel: 02380 441648

Perfect Location

Find us at YMCA Nursery Woolston, 53 Victoria Rd, Woolston, Southampton SO19 9DZ.

There is a dedicated drop off space for parents immediately outside the nursery.

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Call: 02380 441648
Contact: [email protected]

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    FAQs

    We support wrap around care, as we are open Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 6pm, all year round
    Please view our sessions and fees here.
    YMCA Nursery Woolston is available for children from 4 months to 5 years.
    Find out more about our Childcare Policies and Procedures here
    Childcare Prospectus is available from your Nursery, please contact them for more information.
    Childcare Terms and Conditions are available here.
    We welcome those with an entitlement to 2-year-old funding – see the Hampshire County Council website to check your eligibility. On top of the ‘universal’ entitlement of 570 hours of free early years education (which is available to all children), children aged 3 and 4 may also be able to benefit from an additional (‘extended’) 570 hours. To find out more visit the Hampshire County Council website. If you are in work, you could be entitled to an additional 15 hours of free childcare. To find out if you are eligible for the additional 15 hours, please visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.

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