# YMCA Eastleigh Nursery

YMCA Eastleigh Nursery is a full-day nursery at 29 Whieldon Way, Eastleigh, SO50 9SB, in North Stoneham, Hampshire. It is registered for 108 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 26 reviews (October 2026). It is run by YMCA Fairthorne Group.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-eastleigh-nursery-2641047  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 29 Whieldon Way, Eastleigh, SO50 9SB
- Registered places: 108
- Phone: 023 8235 1520
- Website: https://ymca-fg.org/eastleigh/nursery/
- Run by: [YMCA Fairthorne Group](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ymca-fairthorne-group)
- Ofsted URN: 2641047

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2641047

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2641047). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2641047)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2641047)
- Registered places: 108 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2641047)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1366451)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 29 Whieldon Way, Eastleigh, SO50 9SB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.955754,-1.373626

- Station: Southampton Airport Parkway, 0.6 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lakeside Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Avenue Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Hampshire there are about 2.7 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 26 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneham Park Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Nightingale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Cherbourg Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | Nursery | 0–5 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Mansbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Norwood Primary & Pre-School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| The Crescent Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Bassett Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hardmoor Early Years Centre (Daycare)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hardmoor-early-years-centre-daycare-ey319331) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Wisp Town](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wisp-town-2610806) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Acorns Day Nursery Eastleigh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-eastleigh-2831751) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Robin's Nest Community Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robins-nest-community-pre-school-2881017) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bracken Place Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bracken-place-day-nursery-511326) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Mansbridge Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mansbridge-community-pre-school-ey546269) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated YMCA Eastleigh Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 4 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

YMCA Eastleigh Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 108 children at any one time.

### Who runs YMCA Eastleigh Nursery?

YMCA Eastleigh Nursery is run by YMCA Fairthorne Group, which runs 6 nurseries.

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

Southampton Airport Parkway is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact YMCA Eastleigh Nursery?

You can call 023 8235 1520 and visit ymca-fg.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2641047)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=YMCA+Eastleigh+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJxxGoYg9zdEgR7A1UCNRj0LI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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