# YMCA Taunton Pre-School

YMCA Taunton Pre-School is a full-day nursery at YMCA, Lisieux Way, TAUNTON, TA1 2LB, in Halcon, Somerset. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-taunton-pre-school-ey501334  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: YMCA, Lisieux Way, TAUNTON, TA1 2LB
- Registered places: 40
- Ofsted URN: EY501334

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 May 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/EY501334

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2016 (Reference EY501334). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501334)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501334)
- 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/EY501334)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1762364)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: YMCA, Lisieux Way, TAUNTON, TA1 2LB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.014957,-3.080897

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hamilton Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Holway Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbrook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Willow Vale School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Holway Park Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (February 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Minerva Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St James Church School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St George's Catholic School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Sky Academy |  | 5–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-and-preschool-2686514) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Spring Hollies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-hollies-2711634) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey346416) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Mini Mariners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-mini-mariners-ey343441) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Chuggers Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chuggers-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey467521) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St George's Pre-School (Taunton)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-georges-pre-school-taunton-ey474983) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated YMCA Taunton Pre-School Good at its inspection on 2 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

YMCA Taunton Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

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

Taunton is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501334)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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