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Noah's Ark Playgroup # Noah's Ark Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2022) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 learning Inclusive environment Church-based setting ## 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.noahsark-kimberley.org.uk/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 9am until 3pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1994 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Noah's Ark Playgroup Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10113262 Lead inspector Hayley Ruane Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180156)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253124) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=noah-s-ark-playgroup-ng16-2hy-253124) 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 - 1 support staff to give children clear and consistent messages to help them develop an understanding of healthy practices, such as promoting good oral hygiene habits - 2 improve 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180156) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXBrlfFGY06-nxmBNU03k7iBMgAVAb4mn1l9sFWIlzPKocY5PUZ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aRlIzZEpVamxsUXpsQmRuVlFOVXBQYm0xNmVYYxAB!2m1!1s0x4879eb08f65f8ed3:0x8241b4bfbd057961) Reviews from Google for Noah's Ark Playgroup. 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