# Ark Day Nursery

Ark Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1 Vickers Street, Mapperley Park, Nottingham, NG3 4LD, in Alexandra Park, Nottingham. It is registered for 94 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-day-nursery-254587  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Vickers Street, Mapperley Park, Nottingham, NG3 4LD
- Registered places: 94
- Phone: 0115 962 4594
- Website: http://www.arkdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 254587

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 January 2022, 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/16/254587

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1982 (Reference 254587). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254587)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254587)
- Registered places: 94 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254587)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/217106)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Vickers Street, Mapperley Park, Nottingham, NG3 4LD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.968384,-1.144411

- Station: High School, 0.8 miles
- Station: NTU, 0.8 miles
- Station: Royal Centre, 1.0 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sycamore Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Heskey Park & Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Park: John Farr Rest Garden, 0.4 miles
- Park: Robin Hood Chase Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Coppice Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Sycamore Park Play Area, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Nottingham there are about 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 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Sycamore Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Ann's Well Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Huntingdon Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Carrington Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Nottingham Girls' High School GDST |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Claremont Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Nottingham High School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Al-Hudaa Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/al-hudaa-nursery-ey287119) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Carrington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-carrington-2723460) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mountford House Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mountford-house-nursery-ltd-ey414756) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rattle and Roll Performance: Huntington Academy Wrap Around and Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rattle-and-roll-performance-huntington-academy-wrap-around-and-holiday-club-2831733) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St George's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-georges-nursery-2710697) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Sherwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-sherwood-2835918) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ark Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ark Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ark Day Nursery take?

Ark Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 94 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ark Day Nursery?

High School is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ark Day Nursery?

You can call 0115 962 4594 and visit www.arkdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254587)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Ark+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ_6Jqz3bBeUgRCybiW0NUObo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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