# Childrens Ark Day Nursery

Childrens Ark Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Papworth Hall, Ermine Street South, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, CB23 3RD, in Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Monarchs Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-ark-day-nursery-2603004  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Papworth Hall, Ermine Street South, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, CB23 3RD
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01480 831200
- Website: http://www.childrens-ark.co.uk/
- Run by: [Monarchs Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/monarchs-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2603004

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 September 2021, 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/16/2603004

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2021 (Reference 2603004). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603004)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603004)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603004)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1433003)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Papworth Hall, Ermine Street South, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, CB23 3RD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.248356,-0.113965

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cambridgeshire there are about 2.8 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papworth Hall School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| Pendragon Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Elsworth CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clarence House Papworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-papworth-2555121) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Elsworth Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elsworth-pre-school-2533218) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Bluebell Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-day-care-ltd-2503341) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Kindred Cambourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-cambourne-2688822) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Cambourne Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cambourne-pre-school-ey456077) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Ladybird Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-day-nursery-2522419) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Childrens Ark Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Childrens Ark Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Who runs Childrens Ark Day Nursery?

Childrens Ark Day Nursery is run by Monarchs Childcare Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

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

You can call 01480 831200 and visit www.childrens-ark.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603004)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Childrens+Ark+Day+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ6xf728bbd0gRK1UI5WK7bzE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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