Written by Mel Braden, Executive Head of Nurseries & Quality Here at YMCA Black Country Group we all absolutely loves Christmas. I’m worse than the children when it comes to getting excited. However, just because it’s the festive season that doesn’t mean we forget our child-led principles. Child-led learning is when a child is offered…
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce has named Kellie Simcox as the ‘Employee of the Year’ at their high profile 2023 Awards that took place on 9th November. Kellie Simcox, Area Manager of YMCA Day Nurseries in the Black Country, beat off the challenge of some of the region’s most talented individuals to win the…
In a bid to address the ongoing childcare sufficiency issue in Dudley, YMCA has taken a significant step forward by opening a new nursery facility today. Situated on St James’s Road, Dudley, this latest addition to the YMCA’s nursery network is set to make quality childcare more accessible than ever before. With a growing demand…
YMCA Black Country Group is thrilled to announce the attainment of two exceptional OFSTED results across its esteemed network of nurseries. After taking over the nursery during the COVID-19 pandemic, YMCA achieved a “GOOD” result at Hayes Lane Nursery in Stourbridge, with YMCA Greets Green Day Nursery in West Bromwich received an Outstanding result the…
YMCA are hosting a Recruitment Evening on Tuesday 18th July and would like to invite anyone looking to start or grow in a career in childcare; we’re looking for inspiring people to join our team of early years educators.
YMCA operates a network of 8 nurseries across the Black Country and we’re inviting parents, carers and soon-to-be parents to take a look around. Join us for a tour of our facilities, a chance to get to know our team, ask questions about our bespoke curriculum and experience some of the activities we offer at…
YMCA’s purpose built ‘City Gateway’ Day Nursery, off Cleveland Road, Wolverhampton will be opening its doors in 2021 offering 115 childcare places.
Saba Yafi felt compelled to pen her thoughts on how wonderful the YMCA nursery staff have been during this lockdown. Both her husband and Saba are frontline key workers. In addition to this, Saba’s parents are elderly with numerous co-morbidities which means that they are unable to provide help with childcare at this time. Saba…
With the impact of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak being felt by businesses around the world, we are writing to update you on the current status of our Nursery and Childcare facilities in line with the government’s latest announcement. As you may be aware, it has been announced that all schools in the UK are to…
After raising money for The Glebe Centre at their family fun day the team at YMCA Greets Green Day Nursery had an opportunity to donate all the items they managed to buy for the people who benefit from the Glebe’s support. Staff and Volunteers at the Glebe Centre ensure that everyone they come into contact…
