# Ark Private Day Nursery

Ark Private Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 490 Halifax Road, Bradford, BD6 2LH, in Woodside, Bradford. It is registered for 50 children. It opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-private-day-nursery-ey555858  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 490 Halifax Road, Bradford, BD6 2LH
- Opening hours: 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01274 418981
- Website: https://www.ark-daynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY555858

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 February 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.

Inspection history:

- 23 February 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 28 September 2021: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555858

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2018 (Reference EY555858). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555858)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 23 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555858)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555858)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/325211)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 490 Halifax Road, Bradford, BD6 2LH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.759795,-1.784724

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harold Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wibsey Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: St Abbs Park & Field, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bradford there are about 4.8 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 3 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Woodside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Farfield Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Winefride's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Wibsey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Reevy Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hill Top CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Woodside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-woodside-2678445) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Strawberries Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strawberries-nursery-2797252) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Willows Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willows-private-day-nursery-2529807) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Childcare@Buttershaw Christian Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare-buttershaw-christian-family-centre-ey276042) | Good |  | 07:45–17:45 | 0.7 miles |
| [Rainbow House Private Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-house-private-day-nursery-limited-2791093) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Fairfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairfield-2704640) | Outstanding |  | 07:15–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Ark Private Day Nursery's opening hours?

Ark Private Day Nursery opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated Ark Private Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Ark Private Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

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

Low Moor is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ark Private Day Nursery?

You can call 01274 418981 and visit www.ark-daynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555858)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=ARK+DAY+NURSERY&query_place_id=ChIJZ_-XbyLne0gReeZB0kkXxZc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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