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From the moment you walk in, the staff are warm, welcoming, and genuinely excited to see the children – they know every child by name, which makes such a difference.\n\nThe transition between rooms has been handled wonderfully, making it smooth and reassuring for both children and parents. The team really support the children in hitting milestones in such a fun and playful way, and it’s clear how much thought and care they put into every stage of learning.\n\nWhat I love most is the balance between indoor and outdoor activities – learning and play happen in both spaces, and the emphasis on outdoor play has been fantastic for my child’s development and enjoyment.\n\nI couldn’t recommend The Ark enough for anyone looking for a nurturing, supportive, and joyful nursery experience.", "datePublished": "2025-10-09T17:24:52.966109528Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Jodie Jolliffe" }, "reviewBody": "The Ark nursery has been so wonderful for my daughter and son. They both love it, the staff are suburb and the activities the nursery do are both fun and educational. The development of my children has come on leaps and bounds at The Ark; they have explored new tastes with the varied and healthy menu on offer and their vocabulary has progressed rapidly with new words and sounds they’ve picked up during their time there. I would thoroughly recommend this nursery to anyone; my two have always been so settled in such a welcome, warm and encouraging environment in which they can be their best selves!", "datePublished": "2025-11-11T18:57:48.457171158Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Karen Murphy" }, "reviewBody": "My daughter is thriving in toddler room, loves all the activities and the staff and all her friends. The group size is small so they are attentive to each child. She gets fed three times a day and with good food. 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Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School # Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · 5.0 (5 parent reviews) · St Georges C of E Primary School, Kesteven Road, Stamford, PE9 1SX · Lincolnshire **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered August 2025). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places — Age range — Last inspected — Local authority Lincolnshire Ofsted - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## Parent Reviews of Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School 5.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLMReh0cwJTo_dMIltWd1qaKm83YSjE0leLuHaoLUNDKyLWZQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sarah Jeal 7 months ago The Ark truly feels like a home from home. From the moment you walk in, the staff are warm, welcoming, and genuinely excited to see the children – they know every child by name, which makes such a difference. The transition between rooms has been handled wonderfully, making it smooth and reassuring for both children and parents. The team really support the children in hitting milestones in such a fun and playful way, and it’s clear how much thought and care they put into every stage of learning. What I love most is the balance between indoor and outdoor activities – learning and play happen in both spaces, and the emphasis on outdoor play has been fantastic for my child’s development and enjoyment. I couldn’t recommend The Ark enough for anyone looking for a nurturing, supportive, and joyful nursery experience. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tsVVoxOHpMV3RsUm5wSVVIUkZlRFY0U2tOV1NHYxAB!2m1!1s0x48778b0074a6a547:0xd2c00304121d8414) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLnSKF3dcqWQ0Eh5PTvcha4-zrzN_gsvfZYpWBTb5NnK30QGA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Jodie Jolliffe 6 months ago The Ark nursery has been so wonderful for my daughter and son. They both love it, the staff are suburb and the activities the nursery do are both fun and educational. The development of my children has come on leaps and bounds at The Ark; they have explored new tastes with the varied and healthy menu on offer and their vocabulary has progressed rapidly with new words and sounds they’ve picked up during their time there. I would thoroughly recommend this nursery to anyone; my two have always been so settled in such a welcome, warm and encouraging environment in which they can be their best selves! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xsdGRrNXVVRmhuTm1aS2JFMTFlbGxKVjBoMGVrRRAB!2m1!1s0x48778b0074a6a547:0xd2c00304121d8414) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIp09hACpu9VNldq93ZSqhN3Xq9tntHGHTN4eMcj5kstE3n2Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Karen Murphy 6 months ago My daughter is thriving in toddler room, loves all the activities and the staff and all her friends. The group size is small so they are attentive to each child. She gets fed three times a day and with good food. A lovely place! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21SMVMwMTBWV0p4U0RkQ1lUaEtiVGRMTmxwblNYYxAB!2m1!1s0x48778b0074a6a547:0xd2c00304121d8414) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUFK5uifz3YRbp6Rr29bH0RS-co7nqqzDjubMpF_eRuYnCVVKv1=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Anna Mason 6 months ago I wouldn't choose to send my child anywhere else. Our little one has been here since the baby room. She's now in preschool and is thriving. The staff are great, very little turnover of staff which is always good in my opinion. They are always doing activities and outings too. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OVlIxRXdUWFJ4ZW5ST1FqZG5TMWhMT1hWSFluYxAB!2m1!1s0x48778b0074a6a547:0xd2c00304121d8414) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLKGbyDvDPoGELbLZsBJW5B0zCqDTDcpl-GHCnC_Cq60VpcbQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Fin 7 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGR2NVdzNhVEpDTW1OS1kyTTRaVzlpYTA1eGFVRRAB!2m1!1s0x48778b0074a6a547:0xd2c00304121d8414) Reviews from Google for Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15186141259511989268&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history This provider hasn't received its first Ofsted inspection yet. We'll show the trend here once a graded report is published. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School [Download full report (PDF)](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851883)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851883) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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