Noahs Ark Pre School

Gabriela Roberts

8 months ago

We are so glad we found Noah's Ark Preschool for our son. The staff are all incredibly kind, caring and really take the time to get to know each individual child. Their expertise and years of experience in childcare means they create a really calm, nurturing environment that supports children's learning.They have lots of different activities laid out around the classroom and the children play so well together. They also teach the children different topics which builds their understanding of the world around them and my son loves telling me about the different circle time activities they do. All areas of learning are catered for and my son is always bringing home his fantastic artwork. I also love that they spend plenty of time outdoors everyday, which I feel is so important for children's development. We are so happy with the care and education our son has received so far at Noah's Ark and highly recommended this preschool to anyone who is looking for a place for their child.

Suzie Dicker

10 months ago

My daughter has always been quite a shy and reserved child, and we’ve been amazed by the way the team at Noah’s Ark has helped her come out of her shell. From the very beginning, the staff have been warm, caring and incredibly thoughtful in how they’ve supported her. She’s grown in confidence, made lovely friendships and truly seems to enjoy each and every day she spends there. We had been to a different nursery before joining Noah’s Ark, but the difference we’ve seen since moving here has been remarkable. At her previous setting she was always a little hesitant and unsure, but now she looks forward to going in the morning and comes home full of stories and excitement. What stands out most is the way the staff really take the time to understand each child. The atmosphere is calm, kind and nurturing, and the activities they provide are always fun and engaging. It feels like such a safe and positive place for children to learn and grow, and it’s made a huge difference to our daughter’s early years. We honestly couldn’t be happier with the care and support she’s received. Noah’s Ark is a very special place and we feel lucky to be part of it.

Emma Longridge

10 months ago

We have found Noah’s Ark to be a wonderful setting for both our daughters (one who is now ten, and the other 4 and just about to leave Noah’s Ark) to have their first experiences in an environment away from family. It’s a very special place. I have always felt confident leaving the girls in the care of the team of teachers, who have real affection for the children. I am constantly amazed by the lovely things they do at preschool and the ways they have managed to help my girls learn and grow, both with the beginnings of academic learning and all the really important aspects of their social development. It will be the end of an era for our family at the end of this term when my youngest leaves for primary school and it’s going to be very sad not to have Noah’s Ark as part of our weekly routine any more.

Geraint Tucker

10 months ago

We absolutely love Noah's Ark preschool and we have been so thrilled with the care it has given not just our children but to us as a whole family. Two of our children have attended and it's been a wonderful experience both times. We've always found it to be a caring environment, professional and full of childcare expertise. Our children have loved it, always having plenty to say about the stories that have been read, the songs that they've learned and the things that they've played with. They also remember lots of detail about topics covered and have wanted to talk about it at home; both our children have loved singing the phonics songs and have also enjoyed bringing home a wide variety of craft activities they've completed. We have been so impressed with the attention to detail and overall input the staff have exercised over the years but especially recently. Our eldest was extremely keen on numbers, the staff recognised this and encouraged it, giving opportunities to be stretched and practice. Our middle child was not always clear or confident in their speech when they first started but this has developed incredibly with the help of their key worker at Noah's Ark and is now a confident talker and communicator. The staff always take an interest in the whole life and family of the children at Noah's Ark, providing opportunities for parents to be involved and to learn about what their children have been doing, they also encourage healthy eating. The staff are always happy to talk about your child and answer any questions or hear any concerns. We have been especially delighted with the way Helen Simpson runs this preschool. She is thorough and professional, calm and approachable, remembering important details of conversations and following up on them. She goes above and beyond, even putting on parenting evenings throughout the year free of charge to help parents navigate their child's development, including help around transitions. We will be sad to see our middle child move on this term but we know both of our children have been given the best preparation for school and we can't thank Noah's Ark enough. We are already looking forward to our youngest child starting next year and we know they will benefit from the excellent care and learning environment this setting will bring to the children who attend.

Stephanie Whiteley

7 months ago

Noah's Ark was a fantastic pre school for our son, I can't rate Helen and her team highly enough they care so much about the children and provide a wonderful environment for them to learn and play. Our son has said that he misses Noah's Ark since starting school!