Providence
Providence is our Ipswich Childcare setting. It’s a purpose built brand new and wonderfully kitted out setting that boasts 3 large size rooms, catering for children from 3 months to 12 years. Each room has a wet play area, their own bathrooms & nappy change area as well as covering all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The setting has a wonderful free flow access garden where the children can freely access resources as well as play with peers in different age groups.
Providence is based within our YMCA Trinity building in Ipswich but has its own entrance and parking off Wellington Street and is open between 8am-6pm.
Check out all of the fun activities our Providence team have been doing by visiting their Facebook page.
Childcare Prospectus
Find out more about our YMCA childcare settings and what we can provide for your children by reading our prospectus.
- Read our Childcare prospectus (1,182KB, PDF)
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Meet the team
Jess Booth - Childcare Manager
- BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies with Health Studies
- SENCO, Designated Safeguarding Lead
I love the progression that the company offers, with everyone being valued and recognised for their skills. The childcare team work so closely together even with the 6 nurseries so far away, and therefore the support and guidance offered to all staff is excellent.
I love spending time in the creative area, the messier the activity can be the better!
Leah Everett - Room Leader
- BA Hons in Education
I love working for YMCA Trinity Group because there are lots of professional development opportunities.
I enjoy messy play, role play, outings and opportunities to explore and learn.
Charity Lloyd - Deputy Room Leader
- Level 3 (studying Level 4 at Suffolk New College)
I joined YMCA very recently but love working with the team.
My favourite things to do with the children are singing songs and being creative.
Nathalie Howell - Deputy Childcare Manager
- Level 5
SENCo, Health and Safety Officer, Designated Safeguarding Lead
I love that the YMCA can offer more professional training so we can develop. Through YMCA they are helping support me in doing my degree.
My favourite activities are anything that is messy, I will get loads of different materials and resources out to play and explore with. I will always encourage the children to join in the experience with me.
Kirsty Tuckwell - Early Years Educator Level 3
Hello my name is Kirsty. I have a little boy who attends nursery here and loves it and I can’t wait to get stuck into my role as an EYE here. I really enjoy getting messy with the children.
Megan Blake - Room Leader, Baby Room
- Level 3
I started here as a Level 2 Apprentice, and have now completed my Level 3.
There are amazing opportunities on offer with YMCA Trinity Group and it is such a welcoming environment.
I love making obstacle courses for the children in the garden.
Modupe Philpot – Deputy Room Leader
- Level 3
- I have worked with the YMCA since 2018
I love that we have a Positive environment and supportive team members. My favourite activity is joining in with the children’s imaginative play.
Millie Winspear - Apprentice
Caitlin Wilson - Early Years Educator, Level 3
Tracy Seymour – Early Years Educator
- Level 3
The best thing about working for YMCA is the lovely children. It feels good to work for a company that has a reputation for helping other people. Staff are always happy and make me feel welcome.
My favourite things to do with the children are puzzles, it is nice to see how proud of themselves they are when they have completed them.
Tiffany Seymour – Early Years Educator & SENCo
- Level 3
I love that I work for an understanding and supportive company and I know I can always rely on my colleagues to help and support me.
My favourite activity is anything sensory. I always love to find new and interesting ways me and the children can explore paint, sand and water.
Kay Mewett - Early Years Assistant
Fees
Attendance | Time | 0-2 Years | 2-3 Years | 3-5 Years |
Weekly | 8am - 6pm | £317.85 | £305.00 | £300.00 |
Full Day | 8am - 6pm | £70.50 | £68.00 | £64.70 |
Half Day | 8am - 1pm 1pm - 6pm | £38.25 | £37.75 | £35.75 |
6 Hour Session | 8:45am - 2:45pm | - | £45.30 | £42.90 |
3 Hour Session | 8am - 11am 8:45am - 11:45am 12pm - 3pm 3pm - 6pm | - | £22.65 | £21.45 |
Hourly Rate | - | - | £7.55 | £7.15 |
Lunch Club | 11am - 11:45am | - | £6.25 | £5.90 |
Cost of Meals
Breakfast is £1.30
Lunch is £4.50 (hot or cold)
Tea £2.55
Meals must be booked one week in advance. Last minute bookings are subject to availability. Children are also able to provide their own packed lunch instead of a nursery meal.
We offer a 10% sibling discount for nursery and holiday club sessions. The 10% discount is applied to the oldest child’s booking.
Late collection fee
£4.00 each 15 minutes, at the discretion of the Childcare Manager.
Funding
You may be entitled to funding for your child’s early learning. To find out whether you can claim, visit our Childcare Funding page.
More information about funding
Book a place
To request a place at the setting for your child, please complete our online form by clicking on the button below:
Alternatively, print off and complete our Enquiry Form (90KB, Word) and send it to us by post or fill in the form on the computer and email it directly to us.
For enquiries please contact us on 01473 295258 or email [email protected].
- View our Childcare facilities
- Visit Out of School and Holiday Club page
- More info about our setting on the Suffolk Council website
OFSTED Reports
YMCA Childcare Providence was last inspected by OFSTED on 9 January 2020. We received an overall grading of OUTSTANDING.
The inspector who visited said:
“Babies and children show that they are extremely relaxed and feel very safe in the care of the attentive and nurturing staff. 
They delight in exploring the indoor and outdoor spaces, which are planned with a great deal of thought and expertise.
Children confidently choose from the abundance of rich, varied and imaginative resources that are beautifully presented to capture their interest. For example, they enthusiastically delve into a planter filled with soil and begin to talk imaginatively about making magic potions that give them special powers.
There is a constant flow of laughter and singing, and children remain deeply engaged with the skilful support of the staff. For example, they are inspired to get involved in an exciting and energetic hunt for a bear and talk with great anticipation about where they think the bear could be hiding. There are excellent opportunities for younger children to extend their speaking and listening skills.”