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Childrens Ark Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2021)
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5.0(2 Google reviews) ·Papworth Hall, Ermine Street South, Cambridge, CB23 3RD · Cambridgeshire
Number of places
42 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2021
Local authority
Cambridgeshire

About this day nursery

Childrens Ark Day Nursery is located in Cambridge and offers care for children from birth to four years old. It operates Monday to Friday throughout the year, with sessions available from 7.15am to 6pm. The day nursery was inspected by Ofsted in September 2021 and received a Good rating. The report noted that staff provide good, targeted support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, meeting regularly with families and other professionals.

The inspector found that staff are knowledgeable, provide a varied curriculum, and communicate well with children, introducing new vocabulary. Children are encouraged to develop their independence skills, such as serving themselves food. Older children have access to an outdoor area for physically active play, including bikes, scooters, and an inflatable cushion. Parents were positive about the nursery and the communication they received regarding their child's development.

What it's like

Children form strong bonds with their key person and other adults in the nursery. Babies are inquisitive and confidently interact with visitors. Staff are kind and speak to children using calm voices and tones.

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Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.15am to 6pm.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Childrens Ark Day Nursery

Last inspected 22 September 2021

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

Children form strong bonds with their key person and other adults in the nursery. Babies are inquisitive and confidently interact with visitors. Staff are kind and speak to children using calm voices and tones.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff are knowledgeable about the children they care for and provide a varied curriculum.
  • Effective systems monitor curriculum delivery, ensuring all children receive a positive start to their education.
  • Staff communicate well with children, including those who speak English as an additional language, and introduce new vocabulary.
  • Children are developing their independent skills in preparation for adult life, such as confident toileting and serving themselves food.
  • Staff are vigilant about safety and well deployed to supervise children effectively, teaching safe practices.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the planning for the outdoor play to provide babies with rich learning experiences that consistently promote their physical well-being.
Inspection #10207553 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are positive about the nursery. They feel they receive constant, clear communication about their children's development.

Parents have welcomed the changes the new owners have implemented, such as the introduction of a book bag and book to read with their child at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good, targeted support. Staff meet regularly with families and other professionals involved in the children's care to discuss progress and next steps.

Outdoor space

Older children spend quality time playing in the fresh air and can move freely between play areas, making their own choices about where to play. They enjoy being physically active, racing bikes and scooters and jumping off low apparatus onto an inflatable cushion.

Google Reviews of Childrens Ark Day Nursery

5.0
(2 Google reviews)
karl taylor
9 years ago

Very good and keep us up to date with my daughters progress

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

22 September 2021

Good

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

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