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Ark Start St Clement

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
·95 Princedale Road, London, W11 4NS · Kensington and Chelsea
Number of places
64 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
Kensington and Chelsea

About this day nursery

Ark Start is dedicated to providing high-quality early years education for children in London, operating six nurseries across the city. Founded by experienced and passionate educators, the organisation focuses on creating a joyful, engaging, and secure environment where children can flourish and gain the confidence needed for school.

Ark Start emphasises a curriculum rooted in research and designed by early years specialists, focusing on holistic development and school readiness. They strive to make quality childcare accessible and affordable, working with families to navigate funding options.

The nursery is committed to strong parent partnerships, recognising the crucial role families play in a child’s development. Learning is delivered through structured projects, promoting curiosity and incorporating a vocabulary-rich approach.

Outdoor learning is highly encouraged, and children participate in a diverse range of experiences both on and off-site. The ethos of the nursery is built around core values of bravery, aiming high, continuous learning, and kindness, which are integrated into daily routines and activities.

Our ethos

Ark Start integrates its core values of bravery, aiming high, continuous learning, and kindness into daily activities. The nursery employs a research-rooted curriculum designed by specialists, focusing on holistic development, school readiness, curiosity, and a vocabulary-rich approach through structured projects. They emphasise strong parent partnerships and encourage outdoor learning and diverse experiences.

What it's like

Staff build good relationships with the children, who arrive happy and settle quickly. Learning is tailored to individual needs, with staff identifying interests to plan a stimulating environment. Children are familiar with daily routines, which helps them feel safe and secure.

High-quality early years educationResearch-based curriculumStrong parent partnershipsAffordable and flexible day careEmphasis on school readiness

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Lunch and snacks (School Day)£2.55 / day
  • Snacks only (School Day, with packed lunch)£0.40 / day
  • Breakfast, lunch, tea and snacks (Full Day)£3.60 / day
  • Snacks only (Full Day, with packed lunch)£0.60 / day

Key facts

Session types

morning (9am – midday), midday – 3pm, early bird (8am – 9am), late pickup (3pm – 5pm), school day (9am – 3pm), full day (8am – 5pm)

Opening hours

8am – 5pm every day. Closed for 3 weeks a year and bank holidays.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

September 2024

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ark Start St Clement

Last inspected 7 August 2025 · Kyrstie Gennoe

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

Staff build good relationships with the children, who arrive happy and settle quickly. Learning is tailored to individual needs, with staff identifying interests to plan a stimulating environment. Children are familiar with daily routines, which helps them feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff partner children in their play well, modelling how to use resources and encouraging participation.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well through tailored plans and liaison with parents and professionals.
  • Staff focus on supporting children's personal, social, and emotional development, showing interest in their ideas and using effective key person systems.
  • Staff skilfully use children's interests to help them focus and develop positive attitudes to learning.
  • Leaders and managers are reflective and evaluative, providing staff training and using funding to offer rich learning experiences.

Areas to develop

  • 1establish systems for staff supervision so they have opportunities to discuss their roles and responsibilities
  • 2continue to develop communications with parents so they consistently receive updates about their children's care and learning.
Inspection #10415357 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say children have strong relationships with their key person and enjoy attending the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff implement tailored plans to support their participation in activities, such as giving them more time to complete tasks. Staff liaise with parents and other professionals to put strategies in place to meet their needs.

Outdoor space

Children learn about the natural environment through real-life experiences, such as watering and harvesting vegetables growing in the garden. Children learn to be patient, such as lining up to go outside.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

7 August 2025

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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