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Sarah's Ark # Sarah's Ark Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · Hollands Farmhouse, Wigan Road, Leyland, PR25 5UD · Lancashire Number of places 41 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sarah's Ark Ltd, a 'Good'-rated childcare on non-domestic premises in Leyland, PR25 5UD, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children aged 0 to 4 thrive. Registered in 2004, the nursery prides itself on its close bonds between staff and children, fostering a sense of belonging and encouraging confidence. Children are keen and enthusiastic learners, participating in a range of activities that promote their development and prepare them for school. The dedicated team, consisting of ten childcare staff with several holding Level 3 qualifications, collaborates effectively. They work closely with parents to tailor care plans, particularly for those with significant health needs, ensuring each child's well-being is prioritised. The manager and staff are highly reflective, continuously evaluating and enhancing the nursery's provision, such as recent improvements to lunchtime routines. Strong partnerships with parents are a cornerstone of Sarah's Ark, with regular communication ensuring continuity of care and learning. What it's like Children arrive excited, enthusiastic and eager to learn, settling quickly and easily. They display lots of confidence and engage in activities of their choice. Children show kindness and concern for one another and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. Strong parent partnerships Enthusiastic learners Effective leadership Nurturing environment Good behaviour ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2004 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sarah's Ark Last inspected 25 May 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children arrive excited, enthusiastic and eager to learn, settling quickly and easily. They display lots of confidence and engage in activities of their choice. Children show kindness and concern for one another and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. Inspector highlights - Children arrive excited, enthusiastic and eager to learn, settling quickly in the child-friendly and inviting environment. - Children display lots of confidence as they engage in activities of their choice and delight in story time. - Children demonstrate a positive attitude towards their learning, showing politeness and very good behaviour. - Pre-school children are thoroughly engaged in activities such as finding minibeasts, learning to share, and using magnifying glasses. - Parents are kept informed about their child's development through various methods, including regular parents' evenings and daily feedback. - Staff promote children's early mathematics skills effectively, providing opportunities to explore and write numbers, as well as count and use mathematical language. - Children learn the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, with daily outdoor access, discussions on healthy eating, and oral hygiene practice. - The manager and staff are very reflective and use evaluation effectively to make improvements to the nursery provision. Areas to develop - 1 Enhance targeted professional development opportunities for staff, to further support children's learning. - 2 Support staff to plan activities that are sharply focused on what they want children to learn. - 3 Support staff to make the most of their interactions with younger children, to progress their speech and language skills further. Inspection #10288806 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222488) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sarah's Ark Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10288806 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222488)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294449) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Hollands Farmhouse, Wigan Road, Leyland, PR25 5UD [© 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#/-2.67482/53.6906/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Leyland - [Day nurseries in Leyland](/search?q=Leyland) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sarah-s-ark-ltd-pr25-5ud-ey294449) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work closely with parents right from the start to assess and plan how to meet children's individual needs. This works particularly well for children who have significant health or medical needs. The manager and staff seek information from parents to help them establish specific care plans for their children. This means children's health and well-being are prioritised. Outdoor space Children access the outdoors daily to be active and gain some fresh air. Inspection history Date: May 2014 - May 2023 Good - November 2017 Good - May 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Sarah's Ark ### Where is Sarah's Ark located? ### What outdoor space does Sarah's Ark offer? ### How did Sarah's Ark do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What is Sarah's Ark working on improving? ## Nearby day nurseries in Leyland Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sarah's Ark. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Teddy Towers Leyland · PR25 5TD 4.6(11 reviews) ](/nursery/teddy-towers-pr25-5td-ey501278) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Tiddlywinks Pre-School (Leyland) Leyland · PR25 3ET ](/nursery/tiddlywinks-pre-school-leyland-ltd-pr25-3et-ey452428) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### St Catherine's Independent Nursery Leyland · PR25 4SJ 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/st-catherine-s-independent-nursery-pr25-4sj-ey488889) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Happy House Preschool & Nursery Leyland · PR25 5LX ](/nursery/happy-house-preschool-nursery-pr25-5lx-309328) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Orchard House Nursery School Leyland · PR25 3SH ](/nursery/orchard-house-nursery-school-pr25-3sh-ey396916) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.8 mi ### Small World Nursery Leyland · PR25 2ES 4.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/small-world-nursery-pr25-2es-2812905) [See all nurseries in Leyland →](/search?q=Leyland) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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