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She loves all the staff there, she would go every day if she could. The team have been fantastic in supporting us with anything and everything, they exceed expectations every single day. Its a family away from home, they couldn't do more for our family.\nStaff are incredibly supportive to our little girl and rhey all get out and about regularly, they are an integral part of our community.", "datePublished": "2025-02-13T07:01:07.629963Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "jessica minister" }, "reviewBody": "Fantastic nursery the staff love thier jobs and it definitely shows. My son loves going to nursery he has formed some lovely friendships and a great bond with his teachers and is always excited to go. 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The Children's Ark # The Children's Ark Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2022) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · The Childrens Ark, Church Road, PENZANCE, TR19 7SE · Cornwall Number of places 28 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Cornwall 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 The Children's Ark, operating under the formal name The Children's Amazing Rural Kids, is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. Located in Pendeen, Cornwall, at Church Road, TR19 7SE, the organisation provides nursery services. The Children's Ark maintains an active presence on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, facilitating community engagement and providing updates. The nursery is committed to offering a nurturing environment for children, with its operational and charitable status underscoring its dedication to community service and child development. Further details regarding their services and ethos can be obtained through direct contact via email or telephone. What it's like Children really enjoy coming to this nursery, where they are greeted warmly by knowledgeable and caring adults. Activities are carefully planned to meet their interests and motivate them to learn, enabling all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to make good progress. Charity-run Community-focused ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://childrens-ark.org.uk/Contact-Us/) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks of the year Term time / All Year All Year Established 2012 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Children's Ark Last inspected 20 June 2022 · Sian Bath Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children really enjoy coming to this nursery, where they are greeted warmly by knowledgeable and caring adults. Activities are carefully planned to meet their interests and motivate them to learn, enabling all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to make good progress. Inspector highlights - Children really enjoy coming to this nursery. - Children make good progress across all areas of learning. - Children develop a love of stories and books as adults expertly read to them regularly. - Children with SEND make very good progress. - Partnerships with parents are very effective. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff's teaching skills further so that they provide greater challenge for older children. Inspection #10233877 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50189416) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Children's Ark Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10233877 Lead inspector Sian Bath Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50189416)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457353) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://childrens-ark.org.uk/Contact-Us/) The Childrens Ark, Church Road, PENZANCE, TR19 7SE [© 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#/-5.66637/50.15061/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near PENZANCE - [Day nurseries in PENZANCE](/search?q=PENZANCE) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-children-s-ark-tr19-7se-ey457353) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents value the education that the nursery provides. They know that their children make good progress as the adults share each child's achievements effectively. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress as adults want them to succeed. Children with SEND make very good progress, and robust systems are in place to ensure these children have the right support to help them succeed. The special educational needs coordinator (SENDCo) works very effectively in partnership with outside agencies and parents to ensure all children with SEND are supported well, collectively setting targets and working together to support each child. Outdoor space Pre-school children explore water in the garden to develop their small-muscle skills to help their emergent writing skills. Toddlers willingly have a go at putting on wellington boots to go outside. Toddlers explore two-dimensional shapes in the garden, learning the names for them, and attempt to draw them. Pre-school children work together to set up a reading den outside, carefully selecting and using the resources. ## Parent Reviews of The Children's Ark 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKoEYEI02PCu5pd2zo1e2ToNT9ipYCG8u7iqE8NuPBn7HBvEA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Andrew Hocking 3 months ago Both my children loved the ARK and it helped them grow massively. Not a single member of staff lets that place down, they are all fantastic. Would definitely recommend sending your children here. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oMVgwbzNiWE5xYUU5cWFHWnNPRVpuVDI1R1dGRRAB!2m1!1s0x486ac095cc2c323d:0x22d4077f99b08deb) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW2YAU0VyC31QFcOejfc4BUiXA_zaQMVGcbfjr37Y_CPOG1Wx8=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Charlotte Watts a year ago The Children's Ark are amazing. Not only for our daughter, but for us as parents too. She loves all the staff there, she would go every day if she could. The team have been fantastic in supporting us with anything and everything, they exceed expectations every single day. Its a family away from home, they couldn't do more for our family. Staff are incredibly supportive to our little girl and rhey all get out and about regularly, they are an integral part of our community. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNnd09YYl93RRAB!2m1!1s0x486ac095cc2c323d:0x22d4077f99b08deb) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLclYOVoHYbUPcLZebSDE1igbcrUSxU7TJKbcvQht4Hzns4ZA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) jessica minister a year ago Fantastic nursery the staff love thier jobs and it definitely shows. My son loves going to nursery he has formed some lovely friendships and a great bond with his teachers and is always excited to go. The teachers are always running around with the children taking them on walks to the local park or around the local area, they put 110% into making sure that each child is happy and having a fantastic experience and I couldn't recommend this nursery highly enough 😀 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURBb1p6YzRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x486ac095cc2c323d:0x22d4077f99b08deb) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJYSk6-c0rC_uNtKHAz9TaJC5fcYl92JkJ3Kzj1Pv2_Orcaaw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Paul Glasspoole a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBak8zekV3EAE!2m1!1s0x486ac095cc2c323d:0x22d4077f99b08deb) Reviews from Google for The Children's Ark. 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