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Ark Start Oval Day Nursery # Ark Start Oval Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · 5.0 (1 Google review) · 43 Cross Road, Croydon, CR0 6TE · Croydon **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered December 2025). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places — Age range — Last inspected — Local authority Croydon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Ark Start is a nursery group founded by experienced teachers, dedicated to providing exceptional early years education that extends beyond basic childcare. They aim to create a joyful, engaging, and secure environment where every child feels prepared and confident for their transition to school. With six locations across London, including East Croydon, Ark Start offers flexible and affordable day care. Their curriculum is designed to foster growth and school readiness, underpinned by core values of bravery, ambition, continuous learning, and kindness. They believe in the power of play-based learning, balancing structured experiences with outdoor exploration. Children are encouraged to think, discover, and learn with peers, while also having opportunities for self-directed learning. Ark Start emphasises its commitment to families, offering support and guidance regarding childcare funding and providing a rich programme of extracurricular activities and trips to expand children's horizons. Our ethos Ark Start's ethos is centred on providing exceptional early years education through a play-based learning approach, fostering bravery, ambition, continuous learning, and kindness. They aim to create a joyful, engaging, and secure environment that prepares children for school by encouraging discovery, self-directed learning, and exploration, both indoors and outdoors. Teacher-founded Play-based learning School readiness focus Values-led approach ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.arkstart.org.uk/faqs/questions-about-fees) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am – 5pm every day. Closed for 3 weeks a year and for bank holidays. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ark Start Oval Day Nursery [Download full report (PDF)](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2874979)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2874979) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.arkstart.org.uk) 43 Cross Road, Croydon, CR0 6TE ## Explore day nurseries near Croydon - [Day nurseries in Croydon](/search?q=Croydon) - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ark-start-oval-day-nursery-cr0-6te-2874979) ## Google Reviews of Ark Start Oval Day Nursery 5.0 (1 Google review) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWyqI4jSXYauxpsqxmnEP6g5k3gejFksoZKwK9oy5VmdiD9EBUs=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Little Bailey a month ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sS2FFRjNZa3B6YURsQlJ6Sm5aMWx5UVV0bk4yYxAB!2m1!1s0x487601f5af4e88e7:0xf00cdfc150cf9157) Reviews from Google for Ark Start Oval Day Nursery. 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