Nursery
The Ark
- Nursery
- Pontesbury SY5 0RF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
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Diverse Books and Toys: Each room has an area for children to access a collection of stories and factual books.
Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: Children's learning flows between the indoor and outdoor spaces, and they choose which activities to involve themselves in. Limited resources outside prevent children engaging in more-challenging activities.
Activities: Staff set out activities for children which are engaging. Pre-school children gather and take turns to cut the fruit and vegetables.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff provide describing words and children repeat new words; children make good progress from their starting points.
Communication: Staff communicate with parents daily and regularly share updates on children's progress. They send out regular reports and have parents' meetings.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children are greeted by staff members who are warm and welcoming.
Safeguarding Training: Managers and staff have a good understanding of potential signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and how to seek help to protect them.
Play and Learning Integration: Younger children develop and embed their knowledge of counting to five as they play a game of hide and seek outdoors.
Transition to Primary School: Staff encourage older children to be independent; children are well prepared for their eventual move to school.
Child Safety Management: Everyone is aware of their responsibilities to keep children safe and secure.
Children's Safety and Security: When a younger child becomes upset, staff take immediate action to comfort them.
Teaching Personal Safety: Staff talk to children about the benefits of eating vegetables and washing their hands.
Happiness and Settling: Children cheerfully come into the setting and settle quickly into the routine of the day.
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About Us
The Ark is a Nursery, Nursery located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
This nursery accepts children from 0.3-5 years old.
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You can trust The Ark Nursery to provide quality childcare.
The Ark Nursery, which is located in Pontesbury, about 8 miles southwest of Shrewsbury, is dedicated to provide the best daycare possible because your child's wellness and happiness are of the utmost importance.
We provide a comprehensive childcare programme for children ages 0 to 5 and continue this programme into the early years of school, ensuring continuity and comfort for both the kids and their parents. This is practical for working parents and enables routines for the kids to stay the same.
We have three rooms that were specifically created to encourage and support children's growth in all areas. As kids get older, they travel between our baby, toddler, and preschool rooms, each of which is suited for their age group and offers a fresh setting for learning and exploration. The nursery also has access to three outdoor garden areas so children can enjoy lots of fresh air and have fun with the natural world.
Numerous additional enjoyable and varied activities for the kids are included in the daily cost. Including Forest school, Makaton, quick village walks, yoga, stops at the neighbourhood elementary school, music and movement classes, cooking, and baking.
Each member of the Ark team is a skilled and experienced early childhood professional. Our staff members, chosen for their compassion and empathy, are dedicated to offering exceptional childcare in a joyful, sociable, and engaging atmosphere.
We invite parents, caregivers, and kids to come to the Ark Nursery and check out the amazing amenities we have to offer. To schedule your visit right away, kindly complete the form below.
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The Ark Nursery, which is located in Pontesbury, about 8 miles southwest of Shrewsbury, is dedicated to provide the best daycare possible because your child's wellness and happiness are of the utmost importance.
We provide a comprehensive childcare programme for children ages 0 to 5 and continue this programme into the early years of school, ensuring continuity and comfort for both the kids and their parents. This is practical for working parents and enables routines for the kids to stay the same.
We have three rooms that were specifically created to encourage and support children's growth in all areas. As kids get older, they travel between our baby, toddler, and preschool rooms, each of which is suited for their age group and offers a fresh setting for learning and exploration. The nursery also has access to three outdoor garden areas so children can enjoy lots of fresh air and have fun with the natural world.
Numerous additional enjoyable and varied activities for the kids are included in the daily cost. Including Forest school, Makaton, quick village walks, yoga, stops at the neighbourhood elementary school, music and movement classes, cooking, and baking.
Each member of the Ark team is a skilled and experienced early childhood professional. Our staff members, chosen for their compassion and empathy, are dedicated to offering exceptional childcare in a joyful, sociable, and engaging atmosphere.
We invite parents, caregivers, and kids to come to the Ark Nursery and check out the amazing amenities we have to offer. To schedule your visit right away, kindly complete the form below.
When Would You Like to Visit/Where Would You Like to Begin?
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
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