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Noah's Ark Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Holy Trinity Church, Church Hill, Nottingham, NG16 2HY · Nottinghamshire
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

Noah's Ark Playgroup, established in 1992, is dedicated to providing high-quality childcare within a secure and inviting setting. Located in Holy Trinity Church, the playgroup fosters an environment where children can freely explore their imaginations, curiosity, energy, and independence.

Their core mission, "Play, Learn & Grow Together," guides their approach to nurturing confidence, resilience, and independence through play-based learning. The playgroup is committed to inclusivity, offering enriching experiences that encourage every child's growth and development.

They strive to be positive role models, instilling morals and equipping children with the social skills needed to become confident and fulfilled individuals. The playgroup prides itself on its dedicated staff, strong parent relationships, and a curriculum that values every child's unique potential within a stimulating environment where fun is an essential element of learning.

Our ethos

Noah's Ark Playgroup's approach is centred on their mission "Play, Learn & Grow Together," fostering confidence, resilience, and independence through play-based learning. They are committed to nurturing each child's potential within a stimulating and fun environment, aiming to develop their social skills and individuality.

What it's like

Children receive emotional support from staff when they first start attending, helping them to settle quickly and form strong bonds with staff. They learn to share and take turns, engaging in well-resourced play. Staff plan experiences to develop children's understanding and large-muscle skills, supporting their development through action rhymes and activities.

Play-based learningInclusive environmentChurch-based setting

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9am until 3pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1994

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Noah's Ark Playgroup

Last inspected 22 February 2022 · Hayley Ruane

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 receive emotional support from staff when they first start attending, helping them to settle quickly and form strong bonds with staff. They learn to share and take turns, engaging in well-resourced play. Staff plan experiences to develop children's understanding and large-muscle skills, supporting their development through action rhymes and activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children receive emotional support from staff when they first start attending.
  • Staff and children quickly form strong bonds with one another.
  • Staff have clear rules and boundaries in place and give children gentle reminders about these.
  • The manager and deputy manager visit children with special educational needs and/or disabilities in their home to get to know them and speak with parents about individual needs.
  • The manager uses additional funding effectively to offer children new experiences, such as trips to soft-play centres and farm parks.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to give children clear and consistent messages to help them develop an understanding of healthy practices, such as promoting good oral hygiene habits
  • 2improve staff's understanding of how to organise some parts of the daily routine to ensure that younger children are suitably engaged while they wait for their lunch.
Inspection #10113262 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

When children with special educational needs and/or disabilities first start attending, the manager and deputy manager visit them in their home to get to know them and speak to parents about their individual needs. The special educational needs coordinator works closely with parents and other professionals to provide specialist equipment to meet children's individual physical needs.

Outdoor space

Outdoors, children ride on tricycles and balance bikes, negotiating pathways and moving safely around other children and obstacles. Children have opportunities to play outdoors, which enhances their well-being. The manager and staff carry out daily risk assessments indoors and outdoors to provide a safe environment for children to play.

Parent Reviews of Noah's Ark Playgroup

5.0
(1)
Lauren Donnelly
5 months ago

3 of my children have attended Noah’s Ark and I can’t fault it. There is a calm atmosphere when you enter (unusual for a childcare setting! 😂) but there is still so much love and fun. They take the children out for trips, really get to know the children as individuals and the communication is great. It is also a really affordable childcare option. Highly recommend x

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Inspection history

Date: December 2011

  • March 2022Good
  • February 2022Good
  • June 2019Requires improvement
  • March 2016Good
  • March 2016Good
  • August 2015Requires improvement
  • October 2014Requires improvement
  • September 2014Requires improvement
  • December 2011Good
  • December 2011Good

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