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Crowthorne, Bracknell Forest

The Ark Pre School

Crowthorne Baptist Church, 144 High Street, CROWTHORNE, RG45 7AT
0 – 5 yearsRegistered range, check with the nurseryOpening hours to confirm
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Ofsted rating

What the official inspectors found, in plain words.

What Ofsted says

Rated Outstanding

Ofsted found this nursery gives children exceptional care and learning. Only a small share of nurseries get this.

  1. Inadequate
  2. Needs improving
  3. Good
  4. Outstanding
  • Last inspected May 2022A while ago, so ask what has changed since
  • Room for 26 childrenA smaller, homely setting
  • SessionsShorter morning or afternoon sessions
More official details
Type of provider
Childcare on non-domestic premises · Sessional day care
Run by
The Ark Pre School Committee
Registered with Ofsted
06/07/1998
Local council
Bracknell Forest
Region
South East
Ofsted reference (URN)
119271

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About The Ark Pre School

Get a feel for the place before you visit.

A sessional nursery in Crowthorne, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2022. Registered for 26 places and run by The Ark Pre School Committee.

Picture an ordinary, lovely day.

Ask about routines, settling in and the little things your child loves.

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Hours & visiting

Opening times, and the questions worth asking when you go.

Opening hours

Ask the nurseryContact the nursery for its current daily schedule.

Hours to confirm. Confirm holidays, closures and current availability.

Good questions to bring

  • Places & sessionsWhich days and sessions are free for your child's age?
  • Food & daily routinesMeals, allergies, naps and how the team keep you in the loop.
  • Inspection & registrationRead the latest Ofsted report and ask what's changed since.
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Fees & funding

Estimate your costs, then ask for a breakdown that fits your sessions.

Funding & help with costs

What you can claim depends on your child's age and your circumstances. Check the official guidance, then ask the team:

  • Which funded sessions can you book?
  • What costs sit outside a funded place?
  • Do you work term-time or year-round?
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Location

Crowthorne Baptist Church, 144 High Street, CROWTHORNE, RG45 7AT

The Ark Pre School

Crowthorne Baptist Church, 144 High Street, CROWTHORNE
RG45 7AT

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Parent reviews

What families say about their time here.

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