# YMCA Qwackers Pre-School

YMCA Qwackers Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Qwackers Pre-School, Hanby Lane, ALFORD, LN13 9BN, in Alford, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 36 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Lincolnshire Y.M.C.A Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-qwackers-pre-school-2862147  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Qwackers Pre-School, Hanby Lane, ALFORD, LN13 9BN
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01507 463969
- Run by: [Lincolnshire Y.M.C.A Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/lincolnshire-y-m-c-a-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2862147

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2025 (Reference 2862147). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2862147)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2862147)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2862147)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/156980)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Qwackers Pre-School, Hanby Lane, ALFORD, LN13 9BN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.259239,0.182107

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Lincolnshire there are about 2.9 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (December 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mon Ami Children's Nursery @ Ormsby Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mon-ami-childrens-nursery-ormsby-lodge-ey545197) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Skendleby Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skendleby-playgroup-2737172) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Sutton-on-Sea Sandcastles Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sutton-on-sea-sandcastles-preschool-ey449355) | Good |  |  | 5.3 miles |
| [Smartie Pants Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartie-pants-day-nursery-2866401) |  |  |  | 6.5 miles |
| [Spilsby Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spilsby-playgroup-253749) | Good |  |  | 6.9 miles |
| [Buttons Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-kindergarten-ey497616) | Good |  |  | 6.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can YMCA Qwackers Pre-School take?

YMCA Qwackers Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs YMCA Qwackers Pre-School?

YMCA Qwackers Pre-School is run by Lincolnshire Y.M.C.A Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.

### How do I contact YMCA Qwackers Pre-School?

You can call 01507 463969.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2862147)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Qwackers+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJPTzOCjPQ10cRrtlZZF42DyA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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