# Ark Start John Keats

Ark Start John Keats is a full-day nursery at Ark John Keats Academy, 52 Bell Lane, ENFIELD, EN3 5PA, in Enfield Wash, Enfield. It is registered for 92 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 18 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Ark UK Programmes.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-john-keats-2860038  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ark John Keats Academy, 52 Bell Lane, ENFIELD, EN3 5PA
- Ages: from 9 months
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 48 a year
- Registered places: 92
- 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/enfield-ark-start-john-keats/
- Run by: [Ark UK Programmes](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ark-uk-programmes)
- Ofsted URN: 2860038

## 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 August 2025 (Reference 2860038). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2860038)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2860038)
- Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2860038)

## 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 Enfield that publish fees charge £45–£108.90 a day for 2-year-olds (4 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 John Keats Academy, 52 Bell Lane, ENFIELD, EN3 5PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.665771,-0.036866

- Station: Enfield Lock, 0.5 miles
- Station: Brimsdown, 0.7 miles
- Station: Turkey Street, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Albany Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Soham Lane Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Enfield there are about 4.2 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 18 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery describes its approach on its website as Reggio Emilia inspired, with a play-based EYFS curriculum and in-the-moment planning. Cooking activities are named on its website as part of the activities offered.

- Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/why-ark-start/our-curriculum)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (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 and healthy snacks are provided and that 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)
- Healthy snacks provided (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/nursery/ark-start-john-keats)

### Settling in

Before starting, families are invited to stay-and-play sessions and a home visit. Each child is given a play partner who talks to parents every day about how they are settling, and the nursery uses 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-john-keats)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-john-keats)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-john-keats)
- 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/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-john-keats)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-john-keats)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-john-keats)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-john-keats)

### Getting a place

To apply, families submit an enquiry form on the nursery's website, and the nursery then invites them to visit. No registration fee or deposit is charged. 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 John Keats Academy | All-through | 4–19 | Good (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Eastfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Chesterfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Fern House School |  | 5–16 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Enfield Heights Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Freezywater St George's CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Prince of Wales Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St James CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [HappyWoods Bell Lane Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happywoods-bell-lane-limited-2774659) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Dreams For You Nursery And Day Care - Enfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dreams-for-you-nursery-and-day-care-enfield-2777100) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Learners Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nurseries-ltd-ey467006) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Toddlers At St Barnabas](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlers-at-st-barnabas-ey535792) | Good | £40 | 08:45–14:45 | 0.3 miles |
| [Comfort Angelz Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/comfort-angelz-daycare-ey477928) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [VK's Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vks-childcare-2886729) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Ark Start John Keats offer 30 funded hours?

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

### Does Ark Start John Keats take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Ark Start John Keats offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Ark Start John Keats offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Ark Start John Keats offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Ark Start John Keats's opening hours?

Ark Start John Keats opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Ark Start John Keats open all year?

Ark Start John Keats is open 48 weeks a year.

### What ages does Ark Start John Keats take?

Ark Start John Keats takes children aged from 9 months.

### How many children can Ark Start John Keats take?

Ark Start John Keats is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Ark Start John Keats?

Meals are not included in the fees at Ark Start John Keats.

### Does Ark Start John Keats accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Ark Start John Keats accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Who runs Ark Start John Keats?

Ark Start John Keats is run by Ark UK Programmes, which runs 9 nurseries.

### What approach does Ark Start John Keats follow?

Ark Start John Keats's website describes its approach as: Reggio Emilia inspired, Play-based EYFS curriculum and In-the-moment planning.

### Does Ark Start John Keats have outdoor space?

Ark Start John Keats lists: Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Ark Start John Keats?

Enfield Lock is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ark Start John Keats?

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/16/2860038)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.arkstart.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.arkstart.org.uk/our-nurseries/enfield-ark-start-john-keats/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ark+Start+John+Keats+-+Nursery+Enfield&query_place_id=ChIJS5E9VekfdkgRPItykIPGjfg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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