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Nuh's Ark Nursery

Ofsted: Expected standard·
3.7(9 Google reviews) ·2 Lytham Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8JB · Lancashire
Number of places
80 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2026
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Nuh's Ark Nursery Group aims to provide an inclusive and accessible childcare environment for families within the local community. They are registered on the Ofsted Early Years Register and operate under the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), ensuring adherence to safeguarding and welfare requirements, including staffing ratios of 1:5 for children aged 2-3 years and 1:8 for 3-5 year olds.

The day nursery focuses on flexibility in attendance patterns to accommodate individual family needs, though the full use of funded hours may depend on current circumstances such as staffing capacity and existing cohort. They are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion, and diversity, actively consulting with families and monitoring admissions to prevent accidental discrimination.

The day nursery maintains an emergency admission space per session and admits children based on a strict date of birth order. Parents receive an information file upon admission, detailing various policies including equal opportunity, safeguarding, and attendance.

They are a provider of funded early education for eligible 2, 3, and 4-year-olds and also run holiday clubs. The nursery provides care for children from the age of 2 years up until they reach statutory school age, emphasising a supportive and welcoming atmosphere for all families, including diverse genders, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds.

They encourage parents to bring packed lunches for certain sessions.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and eager to start their day in this welcoming nursery. They confidently join their key-worker group and move purposefully between activities linked to curriculum topics. Children benefit from an inclusive and well-designed curriculum underpinned by Islamic values and teachings. Staff thoughtfully weave this through learning experiences and daily practice. They generally receive support to play alongside their peers and participate in small-group activities.

EYFS CurriculumCommunity FocusedFlexible SessionsHoliday Clubs

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers a variety of session types, including morning, afternoon, and full day options, as well as specific lunchtime and after-school club rates. Prices are set per session or per day. Parents are required to provide a packed lunch for lunchtime, long morning, and full day sessions.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Parents need to bring a packed lunch for Lunchtime, Long Morning, and Full Day sessions.
  • Holiday clubs are run, with further information available on their Facebook page.
  • The nursery offers an 8:30am start option, for which specific pricing is available upon enquiry.

Key facts

Opening hours

Morning sessions from 9am, full day until 3pm, after school club until 5pm. An 8:30am start option is available upon request.

Session types

Morning session, Lunchtime session, Afternoon session, Long Morning session, Full Day session, After School Club

Age range

2 years old until school age

Registered with Ofsted

2025

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jun 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesNeeds attention
Children's welfare and wellbeingNeeds attention
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
1 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Nuh's Ark Nursery

Last inspected 11 June 2026

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and eager to start their day in this welcoming nursery. They confidently join their key-worker group and move purposefully between activities linked to curriculum topics. Children benefit from an inclusive and well-designed curriculum underpinned by Islamic values and teachings. Staff thoughtfully weave this through learning experiences and daily practice. They generally receive support to play alongside their peers and participate in small-group activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children typically engage well in their learning and make steady progress from their starting points.
  • Leaders have a clear understanding of the intent of the curriculum, which reflects the needs and interests of the children.
  • Staff promote children's physical development well, with older children benefiting from regular outdoor play and indoor climbing opportunities.
  • Staff adapt teaching to support inclusion and meet children's individual needs, using strategies such as signing and introducing a range of language.
  • Leaders and staff work collaboratively with parents, carers and external professionals to ensure a coordinated approach that promotes positive outcomes for children.
  • Partnerships with parents and carers are a strength, with clear communication and regular updates on children's learning.
  • Children are generally prepared well for the next stage of their learning, including school, demonstrating increasing independence and engaging in discussions about stories.
  • The key-person system enables staff to get to know children and families well and provide tailored care, supporting children's emotional wellbeing.

Areas to develop

  • 1Ensure that children have access to appropriate handwashing facilities and support staff to develop effective routines to support children's understanding of hygiene practices.
  • 2Make sure that all children have access to the outdoors on a daily basis and have appropriate clothing for the weather.
  • 3Improve staff's knowledge of how to embed effective behaviour management strategies and routines to enhance children's understanding of expectations of them during transition times.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff generally support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, providing smaller key-worker groups and, where appropriate, additional one-to-one support. Robust tracking systems and progress checks help identify children who may require additional support.

Outdoor space

Older children regularly access the outdoor environment and engage in physical activity. However, the youngest children currently have limited access to outdoor play and fresh-air experiences, and the nursery is working to ensure all children have daily outdoor access with appropriate clothing.

Google Reviews of Nuh's Ark Nursery

3.7
(9 Google reviews)
Fawzi
6 years ago

Unwelcoming atmosphere with unapproachable, inexperienced staff. Nursery staff member asked very rude, personal and insensitive questions putting less focus on the welfare of my child. Nursery staff are very laidback and couldn't contribute to what they do on a daily basis for my child's development. This is a nursery I would highly NOT RECOMMEND. It is a private nursey and I would expect more from this establishment especially if I am paying for it. Despite OFSTED's rating of it being a 'good' nursery, further investigations need to be required and would like a review put in place. I do not feel that my child would be safe and secure due to the unprofessional attitude and mannerisms of the staff members.

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Rania Florence Lambat
2 years ago

the children do great manual activities. the appa are very gentle with children. children also learn their religion

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Junaid
2 years ago

Excellent nursery. Especially with the current management and removal of previous management.

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sehnaaz vohra
8 years ago

Miserable staff, unapproachable manager. Unhappy parent

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

11 June 2026

Expected standard

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

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