We offer exceptional childcare for our families in a stimulating and nurturing environment empowering our children and teaching them skills for life.
Our goals are to have happy, healthy and thriving children, involved and reassured parents alongside a knowledgeable and motivated team.
Since opening in 2017, our commitment to excellence has been recognised by Ofsted, awarding us a ‘good’ rating since we opened. This is a reflection of our dedication to providing the very best for your child.
Our focus on outdoor learning, through Forest School and Woodland Explorer programmes, encourages children to develop confidence and independence. We also provide rich, diverse curricula that promote learning through play, centred around each child’s unique interests.
We offer programmes for children aged 0-11, including a day nursery, out-of-school care, and a holiday club, all designed to support your childs growth and development.
Hello and welcome!
With over 13 years of experience in the Early Years sector, I have developed a deep understanding of the vital role early childhood plays in laying the foundation for lifelong learning and development. I am passionate about supporting children’s open-ended play and creating rich, stimulating environments that encourage exploration, investigation, and critical thinking.
Throughout my journey at The Ark, I have progressed through a variety of roles, including Early Years Educator, Area Lead, Third in Charge, Early Years Teacher, and now Nursery Manager. I am committed to sharing my expertise with my team, fostering a culture of continuous professional development, and leading by example – always ready to engage and inspire.
I look forward to welcoming new families to The Ark, building strong partnerships, and ensuring that every child thrives in a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring environment.
– Harriet Concannon
Thank you to all the parents who feel The Ark has left a positive impact on their children.
Our daughter’s Key Person went above and beyond our expectations in ensuring our early concerns were met, reassuring us and making things happen whilst she made extra efforts in getting to know our daughter and making her feel at home in the room as her new key worker. Just seeing how happy she is day to day and how fun she makes things for the children is great to see, it’s clear she’s passionate about her job.
The cook works so hard all day in the kitchen cooking lovely fresh homemade meals for the kiddies, she is always so positive and friendly. I really appreciate the work she does, the food always looks and smells fantastic and I love that my children get offered proper food at nursery.
I think all the staff are incredible at the Ark. Our experience has always been so positive with every member of staff. I feel at ease when my children are with them, they always go out of their way to make sure the boys and myself are happy and they are always so friendly and so positive. I think they are great and the boys love them.
As my daughter has been at the nursery for a few months now, I just wanted to express how happy I am with everything. All the girls are amazing. My daughter happily goes to any of the girls at drop off without batting an eyelid, showing how much she loves it.
