# YMCA Showroom Pre-School Playgroup

YMCA Showroom Pre-School Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Ymca Lincolnshire, The Showroom, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QY, in Boultham Moor, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Lincolnshire Y.M.C.A Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-showroom-pre-school-playgroup-2653836  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ymca Lincolnshire, The Showroom, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QY
- Registered places: 24
- Run by: [Lincolnshire Y.M.C.A Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/lincolnshire-y-m-c-a-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2653836

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 January 2024, 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/16/2653836

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2653836). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2653836)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2653836)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2653836)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 February 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1694335)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ymca Lincolnshire, The Showroom, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.210728,-0.571996

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Boutham Moor Wood, 0.3 miles
- Park: Boultham Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Hartsholme Park, 0.5 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsholme Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Priory Witham Academy | All-through | 2–18 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (July 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Lincoln St Christopher's School |  | 3–19 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| The Meadows Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Swallows Nest Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swallows-nest-pre-school-253511) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Nutwood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nutwood-day-nursery-ey484244) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Paper Moon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paper-moon-day-nursery-ey272011) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bright Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-2633187) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Tingers Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tingers-childcare-2670628) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Village Pre-School at St Hughs North Hykeham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-pre-school-at-st-hughs-north-hykeham-2701711) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is YMCA Showroom Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated YMCA Showroom Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 12 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can YMCA Showroom Pre-School Playgroup take?

YMCA Showroom Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs YMCA Showroom Pre-School Playgroup?

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

### What is the nearest station to YMCA Showroom Pre-School Playgroup?

Hykeham is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2653836)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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