Is Ark in the Park Day Nursery a good nursery?

Ark in the Park Day Nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted during its inspection on 07/09/2022. The nursery was praised for the strong relationships between staff and children, with children being happy and confident in their learning. Managers have also created strong, positive relationships with parents through effective communication.

What is Ark in the Park Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ark in the Park Day Nursery received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted during its inspection on 07/09/2022. This rating indicates a high standard of care and education provided by the nursery. They are committed to maintaining this quality as they continue to develop.

How much does Ark in the Park Day Nursery cost?

Ark in the Park Day Nursery requires a retaining fee of £100.00 and a non-refundable administration fee of £30.00. A deposit of five weeks’ fees is also required. Additionally, there is a daily package charge of £14.50 that covers meals, care, IT, and extracurricular activities. Chargeable hours outside of funding are £6.50 per hour.

Does Ark in the Park Day Nursery accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare?

Yes, Ark in the Park Day Nursery accepts both 15 and 30 hours of free childcare. For eligible working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds, the 15 hours per week of funding for term-time is stretched to 22 hours per week over 51 weeks at Ark in the Park Day Nursery. Please contact the nursery for further details.

Does Ark in the Park Day Nursery take 9-month-old funded places for working parents?

Yes, Ark in the Park Day Nursery does take 9-month-old funded places for working parents. Currently, up to 15 hours of working entitlement funding per week is available for eligible parents from the term after their child turns 9 months old. As the nursery is open for 51 weeks a year, this funding is stretched to 11 hours per week.

Does Ark in the Park Day Nursery take 2-year-old funded places?

This information isn't published - contact the nursery directly to ask.

What are Ark in the Park Day Nursery's opening hours?

Ark in the Park Day Nursery is open on weekdays, from 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery closes only for bank holidays and a two-week period during Christmas and New Year. This schedule provides consistent childcare for families.

What age range does Ark in the Park Day Nursery accept?

Ark in the Park Day Nursery accepts children aged from 0 to 4 years old. This broad age range allows the nursery to cater to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, providing a continuous and nurturing environment for their early development and learning.

How does Ark in the Park Day Nursery support children with SEND?

Ark in the Park Day Nursery provides strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Guidance is well-planned, and staff receive robust support from the nursery's SEND coordinator. Appropriate and timely referrals are made, and additional funding is effectively utilized to purchase resources, like a sensorial tent, to help children relax and manage their emotions.

What do parents say about Ark in the Park Day Nursery?

Parents consistently praise Ark in the Park Day Nursery, commenting that the nursery provides an excellent grounding for children, enabling them to transition smoothly into primary education. This feedback highlights the nursery's effectiveness in preparing children for their future academic journey and overall development in a positive and supportive environment.

How do I contact Ark in the Park Day Nursery or arrange a visit?

You can contact Ark in the Park Day Nursery by calling 01626 324800 or by emailing office@arkinthepark.co.uk. For more information or to arrange a visit, their website is https://www.arkinthepark.co.uk. The team will be happy to assist with any enquiries you may have.

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Q: Does Ark in the Park Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Yes, Ark in the Park Day Nursery boasts extensive outdoor spaces. This includes a large wooden deck extension with an undercover area for all-weather play, hand-washing facilities, and den areas. Beyond the deck, there's a vast play area equipped with astro turf and a tarmac race track for active play.

Ofsted: Good

(Sept 2022)

5.0(2 parent reviews) ·20 Keyberry Park, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1BZ · Devon

Number of places

78 places

Age range

0–4 yrs

Last inspected

Sept 2022

Local authority

Devon

About this day nursery

Ark in the Park Day Nursery, established in 2001, is a family-operated childcare facility located in Newton Abbot. It occupies a charming, spacious period property with views of Forde Park and close proximity to Decoy Country Park.

The nursery prioritises the well-being and educational development of its children, aiming to foster a love for lifelong learning. They provide a rich and stimulating environment, supported by a warm and friendly staff, to promote holistic development.

The nursery boasts extensive outdoor spaces, including a large wooden deck extension with an undercover area for all-weather play, hand-washing facilities, and den areas. Beyond the deck, there's a vast play area with astro turf and a tarmac race track for active play.

Ark in the Park is open all year round, closing only for bank holidays and a two-week period during Christmas and New Year. The curriculum is designed to adapt to the children's needs, focusing on physical exercise, building fine and gross motor skills, fostering care and compassion, encouraging a love for books and rhymes, promoting creativity and self-expression, nurturing curiosity, building resilience, developing community respect, and enhancing communication and mathematical understanding through play.

Our ethos

Ark in the Park Day Nursery aims to foster a love for lifelong learning by providing a rich and stimulating environment that supports holistic development. Their play-based curriculum is designed to be adaptable to the children's needs, focusing on physical exercise, creativity, curiosity, resilience, community respect and enhancing communication and mathematical understanding.

What it's like

The setting is a friendly, warm and nurturing nursery. It is inviting for children to attend. Although the setting is currently in temporary accommodation, this has been adapted by the management to provide interesting and welcoming learning spaces for the children to feel comfortable and confident in. Healthy and nutritious lunches are provided by the on-site chef.

Family-runAll-year-round careExtensive outdoor spaceFocus on holistic development

Pricing & funding

This all-year-round nursery operates over 51 weeks a year and does not offer term-time-only care. Fees are invoiced monthly in arrears and must be settled by the 14th of each month. Funding is stretched across the year, with daily additional service charges applying to cover meals, consumables, and activities.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Registration & Admin Fee (retaining fee)£100.00 / session
Administration fee (non-refundable)£30.00 / session
Late payment charge£10 / session
Daily package (Meals, Snacks, Care, IT, Extra Curricular)£14.50 / day
Chargeable hours outside of funding£6.50 / hour

Good to know

A refundable retaining fee and a non-refundable administration fee are required to secure a confirmed place.
A deposit is required before starting, which is held as payment for the child's final month's fees.
Full fees are due throughout the year, except during bank holidays and the two-week Christmas closure.
Invoices are billed monthly in arrears and must be paid by the 14th, with late payments incurring a surcharge.
Funding is stretched over 51 weeks, and a daily additional services package charge applies to funded hours.
Offers a complimentary initial settling-in session, with any extra full-day settling sessions charged in full.

Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Ark in the Park Day Nursery

Inspection date: Sept 2022
Inspection no.: 10234263

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

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Key facts

Opening hours

Open all year round, except for bank holidays and 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ark in the Park Day Nursery

Last inspected 7 September 2022

Safeguarding effective

Overall effectiveness

Good

Quality of education

Good

Behaviour and attitudes

Good

Personal development

Good

Leadership and management

Good

What it's like to attend

Inspector highlights

Relationships between staff and children are strong, and children are happy and confident in their learning.
Managers have created strong and positive relationships with parents, with effective communication.
Managers plan an ambitious curriculum, and staff are well supported to plan activities often linked to the local environment and children's interests.
Children go on trips out to local places, learning about their community and how to help others.
Managers and staff have developed an effective focus on emotional well-being and mental health for the children.

Areas to develop

1The provider should provide more directed leadership in all rooms, particularly in the 'Big Baby Room', to develop staff skills further.
2The provider should develop staff skills in the 'Big Baby Room' so that they engage in meaningful interactions more consistently with the children.

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What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that the nursery gives children an excellent grounding to move easily into primary education.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Guidance is well planned, and staff are strongly supported by the nursery's SEND coordinator. Appropriate and timely referrals are made, and any additional funding is used effectively, for example, a sensorial tent has been bought to help children relax and manage their emotions.

Outdoor space

The children have access to a well-equipped outdoor area where they can enjoy riding on tricycles and scooters. They explore balancing on planks and tyres, have plenty of tables and chairs to sit together outside, and a little house to play creatively.

Parent Reviews of Ark in the Park Day Nursery

5.0

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10 years ago

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Inspection history

Date: February 2011

September 2022Good
February 2017Good
November 2013Good
February 2011Good

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