# Ark Start Earls Court

Ark Start Earls Court is a full-day nursery at St. Cuthbert With St. Matthias Primary School, Warwick Road, London, SW5 9UE, in West Brompton, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 48 children and takes children aged from 9 months. It opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri, 48 weeks a year. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It is run by Ark UK Programmes.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-earls-court-2894876  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Cuthbert With St. Matthias Primary School, Warwick Road, London, SW5 9UE
- Ages: from 9 months
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 48 a year
- Registered places: 48
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 3116 6338
- Website: https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-earls-court/
- Run by: [Ark UK Programmes](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ark-uk-programmes)
- Ofsted URN: 2894876

## 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 May 2026 (Reference 2894876). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894876)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894876)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894876)

## Fees

- Meals: £3.80 (full day)
- Meals: £2.55 (half day)

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:30
- Ages: from 9 months
- Weeks open: 48 a year

## Getting there

Address: St. Cuthbert With St. Matthias Primary School, Warwick Road, London, SW5 9UE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.489471,-0.193639

- Station: West Brompton, 0.2 miles
- Station: Earl's Court, 0.2 miles, step-free access
- Station: Gloucester Road, 0.6 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Columbia Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Redcliffe Square Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lillie Square, 0.3 miles
- Park: Brompton Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Ifield Road Playground, 0.3 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 Kensington and Chelsea there are about 2.1 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


## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website says it uses a Reggio Emilia inspired approach, in-the-moment planning and a school readiness programme. Cooking activities are named on its website as part of the learning offer.

- Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/why-ark-start/our-curriculum)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/why-ark-start/our-curriculum)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/why-ark-start/our-curriculum)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says breakfast is provided and parents provide a packed lunch, with a meal charge of £2.55 per half day.

- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/frequently-asked-questions)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/frequently-asked-questions)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers local outings and trips.

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/why-ark-start/our-curriculum)

### Settling in

According to its website, the nursery makes a home visit before a child starts and invites families to stay and play sessions. Each child is given a play partner who welcomes them on their first day and speaks to parents daily about settling. The website also names a key person system and settling-in sessions.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/frequently-asked-questions)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-earls-court)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-earls-court)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/frequently-asked-questions)

### Safety

Its website names a secure entry system as the nursery's security measure.

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-earls-court)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/why-ark-start/partnering-with-parents)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-earls-court)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/why-ark-start/our-curriculum)

### Getting a place

Its website says families submit an enquiry form for the chosen nursery, after which the team invites them to visit; no registration fee or deposit is charged. The nursery has a waiting list and accepts 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds as well as Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bousfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Wetherby School, Kensington |  | 2–8 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Avonmore Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Fulham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Servite RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Philip's School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Falkner House |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Sunflower House Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-sunflower-house-nursery-and-preschool-2822541) |  |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Archmore Gardens Pre-Prep](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archmore-gardens-pre-prep-2804410) |  |  | 08:30–16:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Earls Court Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earls-court-community-nursery-ey435934) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kensington House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kensington-house-nursery-school-ey475100) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [The French Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-french-nursery-school-2593198) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Kensington Place Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kensington-place-day-nursery-and-preschool-2686882) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Ark Start Earls Court offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Ark Start Earls Court offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Ark Start Earls Court's opening hours?

Ark Start Earls Court opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Ark Start Earls Court open all year?

Ark Start Earls Court is open 48 weeks a year.

### What ages does Ark Start Earls Court take?

Ark Start Earls Court takes children aged from 9 months.

### How many children can Ark Start Earls Court take?

Ark Start Earls Court is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Ark Start Earls Court?

Meals are not included in the fees at Ark Start Earls Court.

### Does Ark Start Earls Court accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Ark Start Earls Court accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Who runs Ark Start Earls Court?

Ark Start Earls Court is run by Ark UK Programmes, which runs 9 nurseries.

### What approach does Ark Start Earls Court follow?

Ark Start Earls Court's website describes its approach as: Reggio Emilia inspired, In-the-moment planning and School readiness programme.

### Does Ark Start Earls Court have outdoor space?

Ark Start Earls Court lists: Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Ark Start Earls Court?

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

### How do I contact Ark Start Earls Court?

You can call 020 3116 6338 and visit www.arkstart.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894876)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.arkstart.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-earls-court/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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