# YMCA Woodlands Nursery

YMCA Woodlands Nursery is a full-day nursery at Woodlands Infant & Nursery School, Whitethorn Grove, Off Regent Street, Birchwood, Lincoln, LN6 0PF, in Birchwood, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. 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-woodlands-nursery-ey319646  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Woodlands Infant & Nursery School, Whitethorn Grove, Off Regent Street, Birchwood, Lincoln, LN6 0PF
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01522 685499
- Website: http://www.lincsymca.co.uk/woodlands
- Run by: [Lincolnshire Y.M.C.A Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/lincolnshire-y-m-c-a-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY319646

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 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/EY319646

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2005 (Reference EY319646). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY319646)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY319646)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY319646)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1066937)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Woodlands Infant & Nursery School, Whitethorn Grove, Off Regent Street, Birchwood, Lincoln, LN6 0PF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.220926,-0.603265

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Lincoln Birchwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Lancaster School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Leslie Manser Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Kingsdown Nursery School, Lincoln | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Fortuna School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Paper Moon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paper-moon-day-nursery-253695) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Scallywags Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scallywags-pre-school-253573) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Village Pre School and Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-pre-school-and-kids-club-ey283153) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Angels Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angels-childcare-ey424578) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Kindred Hykeham Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-hykeham-nursery-and-pre-school-ey364811) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [YMCA Showroom Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-showroom-pre-school-playgroup-2653836) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is YMCA Woodlands Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated YMCA Woodlands Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can YMCA Woodlands Nursery take?

YMCA Woodlands Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs YMCA Woodlands Nursery?

YMCA Woodlands Nursery is run by Lincolnshire Y.M.C.A Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to YMCA Woodlands Nursery?

Hykeham is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact YMCA Woodlands Nursery?

You can call 01522 685499 and visit www.lincsymca.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY319646)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lincolnshire+YMCA+Woodlands+Daycare&query_place_id=ChIJubratgBQeEgRngDrHv-viIw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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