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The Ark Association (1) # The Ark Association (1) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Princess Avenue, Oakham, LE15 6PQ · Rutland Number of places 33 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Rutland 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 30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Established in 2011, the nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 28th July 2023. Children enjoy positive interactions with staff and show excitement during activities, such as bubble time in the baby room. The curriculum, planned by the manager and staff, prioritises communication and language development, with staff repeating words to aid pronunciation and helping children identify animal names. Outdoor learning is a key feature; toddlers and pre-schoolers enjoy running in the garden, enhancing their physical stamina. Younger children can also interact with older children and adults in other garden areas through purpose-made fence holes. Children develop balance and coordination through activities like walking across wooden logs, supported by staff. They are encouraged to express themselves through crafts, explaining their artwork, and build an understanding of numbers through engaging activities like counting pretend sausages. The nursery also fosters a love of books, provides outings such as swimming lessons for pre-school children, and teaches children about growing fruit and vegetables, from ground to plate. Staff emotionally support children during transitions between rooms, ensuring familiarity with new environments, staff, and peers. They also provide specific praise for children's achievements, such as pouring their own drinks, promoting independence and self-confidence. What it's like Children enjoy positive interactions with staff and show excitement during activities. They express themselves through crafts and develop an understanding of numbers. Children also develop balance and coordination through physical play. Good Ofsted rating Communication and language focus Outdoor play Emotional support Love of books Numeracy skills ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round, 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Ark Association (1) Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10295458 Lead inspector Hayley Ruane Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227125)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439880) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-ark-association-ltd-1-le15-6pq-ey439880) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Ark Association (1) Last inspected 28 July 2023 · 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 enjoy positive interactions with staff and show excitement during activities. They express themselves through crafts and develop an understanding of numbers. Children also develop balance and coordination through physical play. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff plan a curriculum that focuses on supporting children's communication and language skills. - Staff support children emotionally before they move to the next room. - Staff provide children with opportunities to develop a love of books. - The manager and staff arrange outings for children to broaden their experiences. - Staff give children specific praise for their achievements. - Staff help children to learn how to grow fruit and vegetables. Areas to develop - 1 offer all parents ideas and suggestions about how they can continue to support their children's learning at home - 2 help staff to embed children's knowledge of how to identify and what to do if they encounter potential hazards when they access the internet at home. Inspection #10295458 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227125) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children in the toddler and pre-school room run around in the garden, laughing with staff as they develop their physical stamina. Younger children can see through purpose-made holes in the fence to interact with older children and adults in other areas of the garden. ## Parent Reviews of The Ark Association (1) 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKwg41HqKt2iNYo5dsU78EM-4G6gXK0hxvdnjHtNDXId7iedA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Elena Orde-Powlett 5 years ago Exceptional nursery, very kind and lovely staff. My child loves it. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR5aC1Dc2tRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48778058750e67c7:0x6697b8499d622e3f) Reviews from Google for The Ark Association (1). 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