# YMCA Childcare Providence

YMCA Childcare Providence is a full-day nursery at Ymca, 2 Wellington Street, Ipswich, IP1 2NU, in Westbourne, Suffolk. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 6 reviews (October 2026). It is run by YMCA Trinity Group.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-childcare-providence-ey560836  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ymca, 2 Wellington Street, Ipswich, IP1 2NU
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01473 295258
- Website: https://ymcatrinitygroup.org.uk/family-support/childcare/providence/
- Run by: [YMCA Trinity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ymca-trinity-group)
- Ofsted URN: EY560836

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560836

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2018 (Reference EY560836). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560836)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560836)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560836)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ymca, 2 Wellington Street, Ipswich, IP1 2NU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.063633,1.139885

- Station: Ipswich, 0.9 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Broomhill Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sherrington Road Rec, 0.4 miles
- Park: Alderman Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handford Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Springfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ipswich School |  | 0–18 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ranelagh Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Highfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wellington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellington-nursery-ey490363) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Toybox (Gatacre Road) Pre-school Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-gatacre-road-pre-school-group-limited-2660274) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Little Rascals Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-rascals-pre-school-251573) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Small World Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-world-kindergarten-ey479592) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Buzzbee Babes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buzzbee-babes-nursery-ey548509) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-day-nursery-ey553256) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is YMCA Childcare Providence's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated YMCA Childcare Providence Good at its inspection on 8 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can YMCA Childcare Providence take?

YMCA Childcare Providence is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs YMCA Childcare Providence?

YMCA Childcare Providence is run by YMCA Trinity Group, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to YMCA Childcare Providence?

Ipswich is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact YMCA Childcare Providence?

You can call 01473 295258 and visit ymcatrinitygroup.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560836)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=YMCA+Childcare+Providence&query_place_id=ChIJS40Jj8mh2UcRuj574bKZ09o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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