The Ark nursery is a privately owned rural nursery which is registered for up to 16 places. Registered for children starting from 2 years to school age. The nursery is also registered to accept children up to age 8 years during school holidays.
The Ark nursery is a privately owned rural nursery which is registered for up to 16 places. Registered for children starting from 2 years to school age.
The nursery is also registered to accept children up to age 8 years during school holidays.
The nursery is a small privately owned nursery, set in the grounds of the owner's property.
Current Ofsted Judgment
Satisfactory
Good
Outstanding
Good
Other Details
Costs
Table of costs
Table of costs
Amount
Cost Type
£15.00
Per morning session
£15.00
Per afternoon session
£34.00
Per day
Details
The costs above are per session or per day. There is also an hourly charge for added flexibilty
Availability
Age Ranges
From 2 years to 8 years
Additional Information
Providing services to
0 - 4 years (pre-school) 4 - 11 years (primary school age) Children
Supporting people with
Physical disability Hearing impairment Visual impairment Challenging behaviour Learning difficulty Mental health conditions Autistic Spectrum Condition Communication impairment
Inclusion Information
Wheelchair Access
Has Provision
Yes
Details
Accessible parking available although provision has gravel drive. However with careful parking access would be available for a wheelchair
Special Needs
Has Provision
Yes
SEN Daycare Provision
Dependent on the individual child's needs, it may be possible to offer 1:1 care (Enabler Support) Provider's SENCo has experience & undergone training to care for children with differing needs SEN training updated on a regular basis Special needs experience based on children who have previously attended our setting Staff prepared to work with parents, carers and other professionals to provide a good level of care and development relevant to the child's needs Whilst we do not have experience in all areas of need, we would contact different agencies and seek training in areas should the need arise
Experience with
Allergies Aspergers syndrome or autistic spectrum disorders Asthma Behaviour, emotional or social difficulties Conditions requiring medical support Diabetes Type 1: blood glucose testing and injecting insulin Diabetes Type 2: diet Downs syndrome Dyslexia Dyspraxia Eating Difficulties Eczema Epilepsy Epipen Trained (severe allergy reaction) Glue Ear Hearing Impairment Moderate learning difficulties Physical disability Speech, language and communication difficulties Visual impairment
Childcare Information
Vacancies
Immediate vacancies
Yes
Vacancy range(s)
From 2 years to 5 years (spaces available = 8)
Details
At present we are open to all children on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Closed on Tuesday due to non attendance.
We are limiting numbers attending each session to 10 maximum and so at present have:
Monday am - 4 places available Monday pm - 4 places available
Tuesday - closed
Wednesday a.m- 2 places available Wednesday pm - 5 places available
Thursday a.m - 4 places available Thursday pm - 5 places
Friday a.m - 2 places available Friday pm - 5 places
Due to Covid-19 we are finishing at the earlier time of 3pm in order for staff to deep clean the nursery ready for the following day.
Date updated
12/01/2021
Please contact provider for further details
Funded Places
2 year old funding
Yes
3 & 4 year old funding (Universal - 15 Hours)
Yes
3 & 4 year old funding (Extended - 30 Hours)
Yes
Term time only or stretched over more than 38 weeks
Stretched
Offering split funding with other providers
Yes
Partnership settings
At present we do not officially work in partnership with another setting although we have children attending both Tysoe Preschool and Brailes school nursery
30 hour summary
We are able to offer a stretched 30 hours to enable parents to have free childcare during school holidays
Other - please specify
We are able to offer a stretched 30 hours to enable parents to have free childcare during school holidays
Opening Times & Facilities
When is childcare available?
All Year Early Mornings Full Time Half Session Half-term holidays Lunch Negotiable Out of School Hours Part Time School Holidays Spring holiday Summer holiday Term Times Weekdays
Opening Times
Opening Times
Day
Opening Time
Closing Time
Monday - Friday
9:00am
3:00pm
NEF funded places - flexible
Other Availabilty
Due to Covid-19, we are closing at the earlier time of 3pm in order to deep clean the nursery premises.
Prior arrangement required with the manager if drop off and pick up times are outside opening times Lunch provided by parent/carer
Facilities
0 - 1 steps into building Accessible changing facilities Accessible toilet Arts and crafts Climbing Frame Computer Cooking Dressing up Educational Toys Garden Messy Play Area Pet Small Mammals Playroom Quiet room/area Sandpit Slide Visit & Outings Water play
School Pickups
Offers pickups
Yes
Schools
Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School Shenington Church of England Primary School
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This information has been collected from third party providers and Oxfordshire County Council cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of the information nor does inclusion represent a recommendation or an endorsement. Parents, carers, young people and professionals are recommended to check that organisations and services are appropriate and safe before they attend. See: Help on how to choose services safely
