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Noahs Ark Day Nursery # Noahs Ark Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Chells Park Pavilion, Poston Place, Stevenage, SG2 0BS · Hertfordshire Number of places 77 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Hertfordshire 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 Day Nursery, situated within the picturesque grounds of Fairlands Valley Park in Stevenage, provides high-quality private childcare for children aged three months to five years. The nursery aims to be an extension of the family unit, fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere by actively collaborating with parents and incorporating their valuable insights into their child's development. Their core mission is to build brighter futures for children through shared knowledge, strong relationships, community engagement, and a positive, friendly, and caring environment. The nursery operates from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm and offers flexible sessional care options to accommodate various parental needs. Noah's Ark embraces its natural surroundings, regularly taking children on walks to the nearby lakes to feed ducks, play at the park, explore woodlands, enjoy picnics, and engage in outdoor games. This focus on community interaction helps children develop a broader understanding of the world. The nursery also maintains strong connections with Bedwell Children Centre. A dedicated chef prepares nutritious meals using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, catering to special dietary requirements and encouraging active participation from children during meal and cooking activities. Each child benefits from a key person who tailors observations and activities to individual interests and talents, ensuring comprehensive development. The nursery is committed to providing a rich and stimulating curriculum, regardless of a child's attendance pattern, guaranteeing access to a wide range of play opportunities. Our ethos Noah's Ark Day Nursery aims to be an extension of the family, fostering a warm, inclusive atmosphere through parent collaboration. They are committed to building brighter futures through shared knowledge, strong relationships, community engagement, and a positive environment. They focus on outdoor exploration and community interaction, tailoring activities to individual children's interests and talents. What it's like Children are happy in this child-focused, nurturing nursery. Staff prioritise children's emotional well-being through tailored settling-in sessions and sharing of photo family books that help children to swiftly settle and build secure attachments with them. Staff are committed to supporting all children to reach their full potential. Family-focused atmosphere Outdoor learning and play Nutritious meals by dedicated chef Individualised child development ## 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.noahsarknursery.com/Day_Nursery.html) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Noahs Ark Day Nursery Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10394845 Lead inspector Lorraine Pike [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283283)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2729304) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.noahsarknursery.com/Day_Nursery.html) Chells Park Pavilion, Poston Place, Stevenage, SG2 0BS Opening hours 7:30 am to 6:30 pm [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.16011/51.90445/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Stevenage - [Day nurseries in Stevenage](/search?q=Stevenage) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=noahs-ark-day-nursery-sg2-0bs-2729304) ## Key facts Food Meals prepared by a dedicated chef using fresh, local ingredients; caters to special diets. Opening hours 7:30 am to 6:30 pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Sessional care Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Noahs Ark Day Nursery Last inspected 24 June 2025 · Lorraine Pike Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are happy in this child-focused, nurturing nursery. Staff prioritise children's emotional well-being through tailored settling-in sessions and sharing of photo family books that help children to swiftly settle and build secure attachments with them. Staff are committed to supporting all children to reach their full potential. Inspector highlights - Children are happy in this child-focused, nurturing nursery. - Staff prioritise children's emotional well-being through tailored settling-in sessions and sharing of photo family books. - Staff form effective partnerships with local schools. - Parents speak very highly of staff and the provision they provide. - Leaders and staff plan an exciting and well-sequenced curriculum. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the outdoor curriculum to fully support those children who prefer to learn outdoors - 2 enhance opportunities for children to hear and use their home language. Inspection #10394845 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283283) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > fantastic bonds' their children have with their key person Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Ongoing assessments are diligently monitored by leaders to establish any aspects of learning that require a higher level of focus. Additional funding is successfully used to meet individual children's developmental needs. Outdoor space Babies develop strength and balance as they crawl through tunnels and lie on inflated balloons, carefully lifting one foot off the ground. Younger children learn to assess risk as they crawl up ramps and climb in and out of tyres, building on their physical confidence. ## Parent Reviews of Noahs Ark Day Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI2dK5ZjGlBvQfBNNG08rtZVrFI0oHpJ9G8RcW32EQEuwvWfQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Divya Raj a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2NmNqZUpnEAE!2m1!1s0x48762e2e9627340f:0xac8419dd9e63f455) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIoAzDyVVQA9V5FBrgf3BypnIm51iSkHJzuq3-heDjpvpuy7m0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Nica E 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtcDZEV2dRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48762e2e9627340f:0xac8419dd9e63f455) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKHC4M7wNhhXfJ-MC2FLAddilJSESxQ1k1P-ecTW153k6347w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) LEONARD NORTH 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2aHZyUnp3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48762e2e9627340f:0xac8419dd9e63f455) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIuDf4HnJ44cpu7FzNR2JlZeFOG3zk_g6GinPsCS9zIX7XeVQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Donna Bird 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZNFBIbkJREAE!2m1!1s0x48762e2e9627340f:0xac8419dd9e63f455) Reviews from Google for Noahs Ark Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12431089311085229141&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: June 2025 - July 2025 Good - June 2025 Good ## Frequently asked about Noahs Ark Day Nursery ### What type of nursery is Noahs Ark Day Nursery? ### What do parents value about Noahs Ark Day Nursery? ### How does Noahs Ark Day Nursery help children settle in? ### How is SEND support organised at Noahs Ark Day Nursery? ### Does Noahs Ark Day Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### When was Noahs Ark Day Nursery registered? ## About the setting Noahs Ark Day Nursery re-registered in 2023. The nursery is open from 7.30am until 6pm for 51 weeks of the year. There are 21 staff members who work directly with the children; of these, 14 hold a relevant childcare qualification at level 3 or above. The nursery provides government funded early years education for all eligible children. 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