# Ymca Merstham Extended Pre School

Ymca Merstham Extended Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Merstham Community Hub, 2a-2b Portland Drive, Merstham, RH1 3HY, in South Merstham, Surrey. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by YMCA East Surrey.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-merstham-extended-pre-school-ey557339  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Merstham Community Hub, 2a-2b Portland Drive, Merstham, RH1 3HY
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01737 643108
- Website: https://www.ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk/services/cyp/children/merstham-preschool/
- Run by: [YMCA East Surrey](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ymca-east-surrey)
- Ofsted URN: EY557339

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 October 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/EY557339

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2018 (Reference EY557339). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557339)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557339)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557339)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1256192)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Merstham Community Hub, 2a-2b Portland Drive, Merstham, RH1 3HY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.260918,-0.143665

- Station: Merstham, 0.4 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Surrey there are about 2.6 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furzefield Primary Academy | Primary | 0–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Merstham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (May 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Aurora Chaldon School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Royal Alexandra and Albert School | All-through | 7–18 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| The Hawthorns School |  | 0–13 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [First Steps](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-122618) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Brambly House Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brambly-house-montessori-school-ey545103) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey491816) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St Joseph's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-preschool-122610) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Hawthorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hawthorns-nursery-2752586) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Nutfield Nursery (Surrey) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nutfield-nursery-surrey-limited-2832408) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ymca Merstham Extended Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ymca Merstham Extended Pre School Good at its inspection on 13 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ymca Merstham Extended Pre School take?

Ymca Merstham Extended Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ymca Merstham Extended Pre School?

Ymca Merstham Extended Pre School is run by YMCA East Surrey, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Ymca Merstham Extended Pre School?

Merstham is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ymca Merstham Extended Pre School?

You can call 01737 643108 and visit www.ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557339)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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