# YMCA Day Nursery

YMCA Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 7 Northumberland Place, North Shields, NE30 1QP, in North Shields, North Tyneside. It is registered for 77 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-day-nursery-ey555165  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 7 Northumberland Place, North Shields, NE30 1QP
- Registered places: 77
- Phone: 0191 282 8137
- Website: http://www.ymcanursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY555165

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 July 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/EY555165

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2017 (Reference EY555165). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555165)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555165)
- Registered places: 77 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555165)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1054619)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 7 Northumberland Place, North Shields, NE30 1QP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.010296,-1.447287

- Station: North Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.1 miles
- Station: Tynemouth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.9 miles
- Station: Meadow Well (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.9 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Northumberland Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Jubilee Corner, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Alexander Scott Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Laurel Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: The Family Hub, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In North Tyneside 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Spring Gardens Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (December 2021) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| King Edward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Waterville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hadrian Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Hubbers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hubbers-day-nursery-2526033) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sir-james-knott-nursery-school-nest-at-howard-street-2861121) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Learners Childcare (N.E.) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-childcare-n-e-limited-ey478318) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Linskill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linskill-nursery-ey450277) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tynemouth Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tynemouth-nursery-310214) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Riverside Ready For School Centre.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-ready-for-school-centre-310201) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is YMCA Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated YMCA Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 2 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can YMCA Day Nursery take?

YMCA Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 77 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to YMCA Day Nursery?

North Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact YMCA Day Nursery?

You can call 0191 282 8137 and visit www.ymcanursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555165)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=YMCA+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJta16U_BufkgR2x3tBk8Wn1o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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