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Ark Start St Clement # Ark Start St Clement Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 education Research-based curriculum Strong parent partnerships Affordable and flexible day care Emphasis 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ark Start St Clement Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10415357 Lead inspector Kyrstie Gennoe Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288054)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812478) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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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 - 1 establish systems for staff supervision so they have opportunities to discuss their roles and responsibilities - 2 continue to develop communications with parents so they consistently receive updates about their children's care and learning. Inspection #10415357 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288054) ## 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. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288054) ## Frequently asked about Ark Start St Clement ### Is Ark Start St Clement a good nursery? ### What is Ark Start St Clement's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Ark Start St Clement cost? ### Does Ark Start St Clement accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Ark Start St Clement take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Ark Start St Clement take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Ark Start St Clement's opening hours? ### What age range does Ark Start St Clement accept? ### Does Ark Start St Clement have outdoor space? ### How does Ark Start St Clement support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Ark Start St Clement? ### How do I contact Ark Start St Clement or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ark Start St Clement. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Keren's Nursery Holland Park London · W11 4RB 4.8(24 reviews) ](/nursery/keren-s-nursery-holland-park-w11-4rb-ey537062) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Bright Horizons Holland Park Day Nursery and Preschool London · W11 3BQ 4.1(17 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-holland-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-w11-3bq-ey544212) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Grenfell Early Years London · W11 1SL 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/grenfell-early-years-w11-1sl-105700) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Strawberry Fields Nursery School London · W11 2ES ](/nursery/strawberry-fields-nursery-school-limited-w11-2es-ey456623) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Colville Day Care London · W11 2DF ](/nursery/colville-day-care-w11-2df-2781715) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Clare Gardens London · W11 1EG 4.2(18 reviews) ](/nursery/clare-gardens-w11-1eg-2604982) [See all nurseries in London →](/search?q=London) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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