# Ark Start Globe Ark Start Globe is a full-day nursery at Ark Globe Academy, Harper Road, London, SE1 6AG, in Walworth, Southwark. It is registered for 68 children and takes children aged from 9 months. It opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri, 48 weeks a year. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Ark UK Programmes. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-globe-2813325 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Ark Globe Academy, Harper Road, London, SE1 6AG - Ages: from 9 months - Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 48 a year - Registered places: 68 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and 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/our-nurseries/globe-elephant-castle/ - Run by: [Ark UK Programmes](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ark-uk-programmes) - Ofsted URN: 2813325 ## 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 2024 (Reference 2813325). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813325) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813325) - Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813325) ## Fees - Meals: £3.80 (full day) - Meals: £2.55 (half day) Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Southwark that publish fees charge £72.50–£110 a day for under-2s (11 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:00 - Ages: from 9 months - Weeks open: 48 a year ## Getting there Address: Ark Globe Academy, Harper Road, London, SE1 6AG Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.495448,-0.092467 - Station: Elephant & Castle, 0.3 miles - Station: Borough, 0.4 miles, step-free access - Station: London Bridge, 0.7 miles, step-free access - 12 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Dickens' Fields, under 0.1 miles - Park: Falmouth Road Gardens, 0.1 miles - Park: Paragon Gardens, 0.1 miles - Park: Victory Community Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Newington Gardens, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Southwark there are about 3.1 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 - Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website says its approach is Reggio Emilia inspired, with in-the-moment planning, and names cooking activities. - 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) ### Food Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says breakfast is provided and parents provide a packed lunch; the meal charge is £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 names local outings and trips. - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-globe) ### Settling in Its website says each child is allocated a play partner, who speaks to parents every day about how the child is settling. Families are invited to stay and play sessions and a home visit before the child starts. 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-globe) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-globe) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/frequently-asked-questions) - After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-globe) ### Safety Its website names a secure entry system. - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-globe) - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-globe) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-globe) ### Extras and activities - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-globe) ### Getting a place Its website says families submit an enquiry form for their chosen nursery, then are invited to visit, with a home visit arranged before the child starts. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Ark Globe Academy | All-through | 3–18 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Imperial Oak School | | 4–11 | | | 0.1 miles | | Victory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | London Christian School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.3 miles | | English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Beormund Primary School | | 5–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | | 0.4 miles | | Charles Dickens Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Rockingham Community Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rockingham-community-pre-school-playgroup-107642) | Good | | 09:00–17:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Rockingham Community Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rockingham-community-day-nursery-107456) | Good | | 08:00–16:00 | 0.1 miles | | [The Nurture Nest Multilingual Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nurture-nest-multilingual-nursery-2883439) | | | | 0.2 miles | | [Kido Elephant Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-elephant-park-2567271) | Good | £105 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Little Bear's In Elephant And Castle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-in-elephant-and-castle-2500613) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Leo's Den Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leos-den-nursery-ey382828) | Good | | 07:45–18:30 | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Ark Start Globe offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Ark Start Globe offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Ark Start Globe take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Ark Start Globe offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Ark Start Globe offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Ark Start Globe offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Ark Start Globe's opening hours? Ark Start Globe opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Ark Start Globe open all year? Ark Start Globe is open 48 weeks a year. ### What ages does Ark Start Globe take? Ark Start Globe takes children aged from 9 months. ### How many children can Ark Start Globe take? Ark Start Globe is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Ark Start Globe? Meals are not included in the fees at Ark Start Globe. ### Does Ark Start Globe accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Ark Start Globe accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Who runs Ark Start Globe? Ark Start Globe is run by Ark UK Programmes, which runs 9 nurseries. ### What approach does Ark Start Globe follow? Ark Start Globe's website describes its approach as: Reggio Emilia inspired and In-the-moment planning. ### Does Ark Start Globe have outdoor space? Ark Start Globe lists: Local outings and trips. ### What is the nearest station to Ark Start Globe? Elephant & Castle is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Ark Start Globe? 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/16/2813325) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.arkstart.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.arkstart.org.uk/our-nurseries/globe-elephant-castle/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ark+Start+Globe+-+Nursery+Elephant+%26+Castle&query_place_id=ChIJEzha9owFdkgRPEPDvFVzWTk) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.