# Ark in the Park Day Nursery

Ark in the Park Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 20 Keyberry Park, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1BZ, in Milber, Devon. It is registered for 78 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-in-the-park-day-nursery-154066  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 20 Keyberry Park, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1BZ
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 01626 324800
- Website: http://www.arkinthepark.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 154066

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 September 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/16/154066

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2001 (Reference 154066). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/154066)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/154066)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/154066)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/12296)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 20 Keyberry Park, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1BZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.523506,-3.597467

- Station: Newton Abbot, 0.4 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Forde Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Courtenay Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Courtney park playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Devon there are about 3.7 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 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decoy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Haytor View Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| All Saints Marsh CofE Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bearnes Voluntary Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Fieldstone School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| Abbotskerswell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Abbotsbury School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbotsbury-school-ey337315) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Sunflower Day Nursery Courtenay Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-day-nursery-courtenay-park-ey432688) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Poppins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppins-day-nursery-2805303) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Humpty Dumpty Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumpty-childcare-ey472569) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Newton Abbot Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newton-abbot-preschool-2637488) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Sunflower Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-day-nursery-ey432696) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ark in the Park Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ark in the Park Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ark in the Park Day Nursery take?

Ark in the Park Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

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

Newton Abbot is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ark in the Park Day Nursery?

You can call 01626 324800 and visit www.arkinthepark.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/154066)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ark+In+The+Park&query_place_id=ChIJX9_vxcEFbUgR4h5qPv453ns)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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