# Ark Childcare

Ark Childcare is a full-day nursery at Unit 12, Riverside Works, Buxton Road, BAKEWELL, DE45 1GS, in Bakewell, Derbyshire. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-childcare-2859470  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 12, Riverside Works, Buxton Road, BAKEWELL, DE45 1GS
- Phone: 01629 385016
- Website: https://www.ark-childcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2859470

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2025 (Reference 2859470). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859470)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859470)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 12, Riverside Works, Buxton Road, BAKEWELL, DE45 1GS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.217960,-1.683997

- 5 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Derbyshire there are about 3.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anselm's School |  | 0–13 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Bakewell CofE Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Bakewell Methodist Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (September 2021) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Lady Manners School | Secondary | 11–18 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Puddings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-puddings-2901109) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Child 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/child-1st-bakewell-day-nursery-ey545876) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Bakewell Preschool Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bakewell-preschool-playgroup-ltd-2541133) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Youlgrave Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/youlgrave-playschool-206915) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Baslow Edge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baslow-edge-nursery-ey560551) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Flutterbys Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flutterbys-childrens-nursery-ey486493) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I contact Ark Childcare?

You can call 01629 385016 and visit www.ark-childcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ark+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJHS7-nmt7z6QRbjrqpD-PFNo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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