# YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road

YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road is a full-day nursery at St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4HW, in Roman Hill, Suffolk. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by YMCA Trinity Group.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-childcare-st-margarets-road-ey560834  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4HW
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01502 585882
- Website: http://www.ymcatrinitygroup.org.uk/
- Run by: [YMCA Trinity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ymca-trinity-group)
- Ofsted URN: EY560834

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 August 2021, 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/EY560834

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2018 (Reference EY560834). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560834)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 August 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560834)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560834)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 November 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1074871)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4HW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.486172,1.748918

- Station: Lowestoft, 0.8 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Belle Vue Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sparrow's Nest Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ness Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: The Bleach, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Poplars Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Include Suffolk |  | 5–12 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Horizon School |  | 4–16 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Roman Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Gunton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Woods Loke Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [YMCA Childcare Water Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-childcare-water-lane-ey560835) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Trinity Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-nursery-251700) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Scribbles Day Nursery (Seashore)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scribbles-day-nursery-seashore-2784456) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-ey494119) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Benedict's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-benedicts-pre-school-ey456784) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kirkley Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkley-nursery-2600502) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road Good at its inspection on 17 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road take?

YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### Who runs YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road?

YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road is run by YMCA Trinity Group, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road?

Lowestoft is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road?

You can call 01502 585882 and visit www.ymcatrinitygroup.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560834)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=YMCA+Childcare+St+Margaret%27s+Rd&query_place_id=ChIJn256Pqob2kcRWXkFl6M-5pQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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