Elephant & Castle nurseryArk Start Globe
Hi! I’m Mellesha, Nursery Manager at Ark Start Globe.
We believe the best way to understand children is to spend quality time with them and see them at their individual best. Every single person in this nursery cares about the children and I’m proud of the work we do each day.
Days children love
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Red, blue or glittery gold? Little hands get busy sticking and painting, building fine motor skills and feeling the pride of "I made this!"
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Red, blue or glittery gold? Little hands get busy sticking and painting, building fine motor skills and feeling the pride of "I made this!"
Ark Start Globe
Harper Rd, London SE1 6AF
Affordable and flexible childcare
- 30 hours funded places availabile
- Top up your funded hours from £23, if you need to
- We accept tax free childcare payments
- As a non-profit we keep fees as low as possible
Our booking options
Use your funded childcare
Nursery Fee Calculator
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Please note this is an estimate and not a quote. Please speak to our team to confirm.
What our families love
Emma Ark Start GlobeBest thing about Ark Start is all of the staff are lovely, caring and always keeping us updated. My little boy love it here.
Parent Ark Start GlobeThe team truly cares about my child. When we first started, we were struggling with separation anxiety, but the team made the transition so much easier and supported us every step of the way.
Vashtiana Ark StartStaff here have a love of children and enjoy their rewarding job! My child is sad when he cannot go to nursery! Comes out smiling telling me all about his day!
Parent Ark Start GlobeI love that they always include parents in special occasions.
Parent Ark StartThe communication from the nursery is so good. If anything important happens, it’s on the app straight away which is great. You always know what’s happening.
Give them the strongest start in life
Led by experienced early years teachers
Activities inspired by stories children love
At least three hours of active play every day
Support adapted to each child’s needs
Partnering with parents at every step
Getting to know your child
A warm first day at nursery
Staying connected every day
Keeping your child safe is our priority
- Enhanced DBS and full reference checks for every member of staff
- Qualified staff and appropriate ratios that meet EYFS requirements
- Secure entry and collection systems, so we always know who’s on site
- Ongoing supervision and safeguarding training for our whole team
Frequently asked questions
What extracurricular activities do you offer?
We think children should experience awe and wonder and strive to create many opportunities for this through the curriculum. Enrichment opportunities include offsite visits, for example to the farm or to the fire station, and onsite experiences such as baking, hatching ducklings or caring for caterpillars, as well as visits from community professionals including police officers, firefighters, nurses, and doctors.
Throughout the year, we also celebrate a wide range of cultural and seasonal events such as Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas, Chinese New Year, Pancake Day, Eid, World Book Day, Anti-Bullying Week, and Mental Health Awareness events.
We also organise family events such as Mother’s Day Tea, Father’s Day Breakfast, Nursery at Night, Sports Day, and our Family Fun Day trip to the farm.
What do my fees cover?
Fees cover everything with the exception of snacks and meals; nappies and wipes; and certain offsite visits – we publish these at the beginning of the year so families can plan.
Can my child come to nursery for just one day a week?
Unfortunately not. We strongly encourage children to attend nursery for at least four sessions a week over two days. This is because children find it easier to settle in and benefit from nursery if they attend regularly.
Latest updates
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03 March 2026
