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Our nurseries are so much more than childcare. They are environments where children grow braver, find their voice, make real friends, and leave ready for what comes next.
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Why Ark Start?

Our nurseries are so much more than childcare. They are environments where children grow braver, find their voice, make real friends, and leave ready for what comes next.

Give your child the strongest start in life

Children’s brains develop faster in the first five years than at any other point. Those early experiences, relationships and environments shape who they become, and we make every moment count.

This foundation matters more than ever. More teachers are reporting that fewer children start Reception ready for school. That’s why everything we do at Ark Start is designed to build the confidence and skills children need for a strong start in life.

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  • Our curriculum

    We help children grow in confidence with a curriculum designed by early years experts and shaped around each child’s interests.

  • Experiences

    From daily adventures outdoors to big milestone moments, every experience at Ark Start gives children something new to learn with friends and on their own.

  • Healthy habits

    Good habits begin very early, and they last a lifetime. That’s why we make sure children with us have access to a healthy and balanced diet and build the everyday skills that matter most for starting school.

  • Partnering with parents

    We build warm relationships before your child’s first day, so you’re always part of their journey with us, every step of the way.

  • A day at nursery

    We carefully plan every day so children have the time and support to play, explore and learn, making every moment count.

  • Keeping your child safe

    At Ark Start, the safety, wellbeing and happiness of every child are at the heart of everything we do.

What our families love

You’re getting practitioners who are not just qualified teachers but are also real specialists as well.

Lauren Ark Start Oval

Our son developed inquisitiveness and curiosity, thanks to the individual attention he received.

David Ark Start John Archer

He’s gained so much from learning to share and understanding that sometimes you can’t have all the toys!

Kate & Justin Ark Start Oval

They behave as an extended family and that makes all the difference compared to other nurseries.

Lauren Ark Start John Keats

Since being at Ark Start, my son has been right on track or even exceeded past his developmental markers for his age.

Nekeshia Ark Start Oval

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