--- title: "Ark Childcare in Bakewell | Nursery Advice" description: "Ark Childcare, a nursery in Bakewell. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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But from the first show round of the nursery I knew it was the best place for him and for me!\nThe staff are super attentive, understanding, welcoming and generally an amazing team!\nMy child is happy, thriving, safe and loves attending the setting!\nGreat communication, a wide variety of activities and learning styles and always child centred!\nThank you Ark!", "datePublished": "2026-01-18T21:29:59.565892902Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Phoebe Cooper" }, "reviewBody": "My two little ones adore it at Ark Childcare, they settled very quickly and have fallen in love with the setting, the staff and the friends they have made.\n\nI’ve noticed both have gained more initiative when it comes to tidying up and using their words to communicate.\n\nThe staff are always meeting their needs, they get down to their level, play with them, care for them and give plenty of attention. It’s wonderful to walk in and see how happy they are.", "datePublished": "2026-01-18T21:52:36.643470866Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kateryna" }, "reviewBody": "I really like this children's facility. Very caring and qualified staff! 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This classification places the setting in a dedicated childcare premises rather than a home-based arrangement." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which area does Ark Childcare serve?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Ark Childcare is in Bakewell, Derbyshire, with postcode DE45 1GS. The setting is listed at Unit 12." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Ark Childcare # Ark Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Unit 12, Riverside Works, BAKEWELL, DE45 1GS · Derbyshire **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered September 2025). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places — Age range — Last inspected — Local authority Derbyshire Ofsted - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## Parent Reviews of Ark Childcare 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJpu8OoJFU_MfHu8TEj52o6OqvzGSS-4OH_0LjYbILVe3S7ew=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rheanne Smith 4 months ago For me personally finding a nursery for my child was the most daunting decision. But from the first show round of the nursery I knew it was the best place for him and for me! The staff are super attentive, understanding, welcoming and generally an amazing team! My child is happy, thriving, safe and loves attending the setting! Great communication, a wide variety of activities and learning styles and always child centred! Thank you Ark! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGalMyeHZVV3hKUlhwSFNuUnNlalZtV0RkQ1ZsRRAB!2m1!1s0xa4cf7b6b9efe2e1d:0xda148f3fa4ea3a6e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWH9_mwJBCQpZP-Be-X6JAGPB5P__W47o3Zo0e8aQOOAuLVbCZ_=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Phoebe Cooper 4 months ago My two little ones adore it at Ark Childcare, they settled very quickly and have fallen in love with the setting, the staff and the friends they have made. I’ve noticed both have gained more initiative when it comes to tidying up and using their words to communicate. The staff are always meeting their needs, they get down to their level, play with them, care for them and give plenty of attention. It’s wonderful to walk in and see how happy they are. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205ck1GbEZaa2g0ZWpSNlptOHhia3huUTNKT2MyYxAB!2m1!1s0xa4cf7b6b9efe2e1d:0xda148f3fa4ea3a6e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI1wawa0LAs9k7GDcnlajZ9D2lwObXjgyCZCANOQgR6ZrO1Yw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kateryna 4 months ago I really like this children's facility. Very caring and qualified staff! My child enjoys going there! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tvM1RsbzBWWGxPVURrM1Z6VnFSMGQyZDNCYWVXYxAB!2m1!1s0xa4cf7b6b9efe2e1d:0xda148f3fa4ea3a6e) Reviews from Google for Ark Childcare. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15714342503315028590&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history This provider hasn't received its first Ofsted inspection yet. 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