# Arc Nursery

Arc Nursery is a full-day nursery at 39 Crosby Row, Southwark, London, SE1 3YD, in The Borough, Southwark. It is registered for 59 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 25 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/arc-nursery-ey391949  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 39 Crosby Row, Southwark, London, SE1 3YD
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 59
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 7378 7532
- Website: http://www.arcnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY391949

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391949

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2009 (Reference EY391949). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391949)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391949)
- Registered places: 59 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391949)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/581926)

## Fees

| Age | Per week |
|---|---|
| All ages | £300 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £10 (full day)
- Deposit: £990
- Deposit: £1,425
- Deposit: £1,760
- Deposit: £2,085
- Deposit: £875
- Deposit: £1,265
- Deposit: £1,540
- Deposit: £1,840
- Deposit: £850
- Deposit: £1,230
- Deposit: £1,495
- Deposit: £1,790
- Registration fee: £100

Source: nursery website (https://www.arcnursery.com/settling-in), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 39 Crosby Row, Southwark, London, SE1 3YD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.501876,-0.088837

- Station: Borough, 0.2 miles, step-free access
- Station: London Bridge, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- Station: Elephant & Castle, 0.7 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Guy Street Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: St George's Churchyard Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Leathermarket Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Tabard Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Little Dorrit Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Southwark there are about 3.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 25 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/about-us)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/about-us)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/our-nursery)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/healthy-eating)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/our-fees)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/our-fees)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/healthy-eating)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/our-nursery)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/about-us)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/our-nursery)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/our-nursery)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/our-nursery)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/our-fees)

### Care and routines

- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/our-nursery)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/our-fees)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/settling-in)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/our-fees)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/how-to-apply)

### Building and safety

- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/parents-information)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/parents-information)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/parents-information)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.arcnursery.com/parents-information)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beormund Primary School |  | 5–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| London Christian School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Snowsfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Charles Dickens Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ark Globe Academy | All-through | 3–18 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Nurture Nest Multilingual Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nurture-nest-multilingual-nursery-2883439) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Leo's Den Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leos-den-nursery-ey382828) | Good |  | 07:45–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Maryams Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maryams-nursery-2709939) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Pearl Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pearl-nursery-2797853) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ark Start Globe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-globe-2813325) |  |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Smart Start Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-start-nursery-limited-ey548984) | Good | £80 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Arc Nursery cost?

Arc Nursery publishes these fees: per week £300 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Arc Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Arc Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £10 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Arc Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Arc Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Arc Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Arc Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Arc Nursery's opening hours?

Arc Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Arc Nursery take?

Arc Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Arc Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Arc Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Arc Nursery take?

Arc Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 59 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Arc Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Arc Nursery.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Arc Nursery?

Yes. Arc Nursery lists a deposit of £990, a deposit of £1,425, a deposit of £1,760, a deposit of £2,085, a deposit of £875, a deposit of £1,265, a deposit of £1,540, a deposit of £1,840, a deposit of £850, a deposit of £1,230, a deposit of £1,495, a deposit of £1,790 and a registration fee of £100.

### What approach does Arc Nursery follow?

Arc Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and In-the-moment planning.

### Does Arc Nursery have outdoor space?

Arc Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area, Mud kitchen and Local outings and trips.

### Does Arc Nursery support children with SEND?

Arc Nursery lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Arc Nursery?

Borough is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Arc Nursery?

You can call 020 7378 7532 and visit www.arcnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391949)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.arcnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.arcnursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Arc+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJS6EtcVkDdkgRfAXFxIPPsA0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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