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The Ark Nursery Littleborough And Space Out-Of-School Club

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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4.6(10 parent reviews) ·Featherstall Road, Littleborough, OL15 8DH · Rochdale
Number of places
125 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Rochdale

About this day nursery

The Ark Littleborough, established in 2017, provides exceptional childcare within a bright, spacious, and purpose-designed facility. Recognised with a 'good' rating by Ofsted, the nursery is part of a larger group that shares a commitment to fostering safe and loving environments for children to thrive.

They offer a comprehensive programme for children aged 0-11, which includes a day nursery, out-of-school care, and a holiday club, all geared towards supporting child growth and development. The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning through its Forest School and Woodland Explorer programmes, aiming to build confidence and independence.

Their curriculum is broad and varied, promoting learning through play and catering to each child's individual interests. The Ark Littleborough prioritises open communication, strong partnerships with parents, and a nurturing approach to ensure every child feels valued and supported.

The team is dedicated to continuous professional development, ensuring high standards of care and an enthusiastic, motivated mindset in their approach to early years education.

Our ethos

We believe in open communication and strong partnerships with parents. We approach everything with enthusiasm and care, ensuring children feel happy and secure. At the heart of what we do is nurturing every child, ensuring they feel valued and supported. We believe in empowering our staff to further their professional development and be confident and take pride in everything they do.

What it's like

Children at this nursery enjoy the company of caring staff and other children. They are curious and engage in a wide range of experiences, exploring both indoors and outdoors. Leaders are focused on improving children's communication and language skills, and staff model language well, supporting all children's progress.

Ofsted rated goodForest SchoolWoodland Explorer programmesPlay-based learningOutdoor learning focus

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Ark Nursery Littleborough And Space Out-Of-School Club

Last inspected 21 March 2023 · Rebecca Weston

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 at this nursery enjoy the company of caring staff and other children. They are curious and engage in a wide range of experiences, exploring both indoors and outdoors. Leaders are focused on improving children's communication and language skills, and staff model language well, supporting all children's progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Knowledgeable staff effectively support children's learning and readily identify any gaps.
  • The SENCo has developed excellent links with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Leaders gather feedback to evaluate the provision and have a clear overview of strengths and areas for development.
  • Partnership working is a strength, with parents fully informed and involved in their children's learning.
  • Staff encourage children's independence, fostering skills like self-care and initiative.
  • Children demonstrate a love of books, supported by enthusiastic staff and a book swap programme.
  • Children benefit from many opportunities to develop their physical skills and confidence.
  • Mathematics is skilfully introduced through activities for all age groups, developing a positive attitude towards early mathematical concepts.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider the organisation of daily routines so that all staff are deployed effectively to further promote children's learning.
Inspection #10282473 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents value the friendships that their children have made and the loving relationships they have formed with the 'friendly' staff.

Parents state that their children are ready for the next stage of their education, including school.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in their learning. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) has developed excellent links with other professionals, enabling staff to seek guidance to help all children make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children are curious and engage in a wide range of experiences as they busily explore, indoors and outdoors.

Parent Reviews of The Ark Nursery Littleborough And Space Out-Of-School Club

4.6
(10)
James Green
2 years ago

It's taken some time for me to write this post, but hearing stories from other people has really forced me to do so. All I can say is, if you really care for your child's welfare then you should consider somewhere else. I won't go into detail but some of the practices concern me and i have zero experience in childcare other than caring for my son. Don't say you weren't warned...

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K Norris
a year ago

This place is 5*. The attention to detail and the quality of care is incredible. We have used the Ark for 2 children, one has since left and gone onto primary school but goes to space during school holidays from time to time. We find incredible value for money and the long opening hours really suit us. Would highly recommend to anyone.

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Kerriece Kelly
4 years ago

Staff are wonderful, facilities are spacious, clean and well stocked, fingerprint security is brilliant, wholesome varied meals included, even nappies and formula for babies is included, long opening hours for busy parents, extremely competitive pricing - I cant recommend the ark enough! We drive past 5 other nurseries and it takes 25 mins just to get there but its because its the best, I wouldn't have it any other way.

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Hayley Sutcliffe
7 years ago

I would highly recommend the ark nusery to all mums and dads for there children it is a fab and well good nursery and my little boy loved it there and he has come on loads and loads over the time he has been there Thank you so so much to every boady there

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Amanda Nolan
8 years ago

What an amazing new nursery and the owners are lovely highly recommend this nursery

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Inspection history

Date: July 2019

  • March 2023Good
  • July 2019Good

Frequently asked about The Ark Nursery Littleborough And Space Out-Of-School Club

About the setting

The Ark Nursery Littleborough And Space Out-Of-School Club registered in 2017 and is situated in Littleborough, Rochdale. The nursery employs 39 members of childcare staff, with 26 holding early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including three with early years teacher status. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.15am until 6.15pm, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY549006
Registered person
The Ark Littleborough Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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