# YMCA @St James Road

YMCA @St James Road is a full-day nursery at 29 St. James's Road, Dudley, DY1 3JD, in Dudley. It is registered for 95 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.5 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by YMCA Wolverhampton.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-st-james-road-2749898  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 29 St. James's Road, Dudley, DY1 3JD
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 95
- Phone: 0121 714 2591
- Website: https://www.ymcabc.org.uk/services/day-nurseries/st-jamess-road-nursery/
- Run by: [YMCA Wolverhampton](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ymca-wolverhampton)
- Ofsted URN: 2749898

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 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/16/2749898

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2749898). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749898)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749898)
- Registered places: 95 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749898)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 29 St. James's Road, Dudley, DY1 3JD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.512144,-2.088975

- Station: Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro), 0.4 miles
- Station: Flood Street (West Midlands Metro), 0.4 miles
- Station: Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro), 0.6 miles
- 27 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Inhenge Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Coronation Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Priory Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Grange Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Shavers End Open Space, 0.4 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 Dudley there are about 4.7 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: 3.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesson's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Priory Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Blowers Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Beechwood Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Kates Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Wrens Nest Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Milking Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lilypads Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilypads-daycare-ey544928) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Kids Kingdom](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-kids-kingdom-2693029) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Rhymes Nursery (Dudley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rhymes-nursery-dudley-ey382012) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Learning Journeys Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learning-journeys-daycare-ey491474) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Mother Nature Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mother-nature-childcare-ltd-2630030) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Adventures Nursery (Dudley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-adventures-nursery-dudley-2736515) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are YMCA @St James Road's opening hours?

YMCA @St James Road opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is YMCA @St James Road's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated YMCA @St James Road Good at its inspection on 11 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can YMCA @St James Road take?

YMCA @St James Road is registered with Ofsted for up to 95 children at any one time.

### Who runs YMCA @St James Road?

YMCA @St James Road is run by YMCA Wolverhampton, which runs 8 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to YMCA @St James Road?

Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact YMCA @St James Road?

You can call 0121 714 2591 and visit www.ymcabc.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749898)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=YMCA+St+James%27s+Road+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJNXW0ytyRcEgRHmBUtXdVGw4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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