# Noah's Ark Community Preschool

Noah's Ark Community Preschool is a sessional pre-school at St. Andrew's Church, 153 Colworth Road, London, E11 1JD, in Leytonstone, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 60 children. It opens 08:00–16:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–13:00, Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-community-preschool-ey471015  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Andrew's Church, 153 Colworth Road, London, E11 1JD
- Opening hours: 08:00–16:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–13:00, Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 60
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8558 1777
- Website: http://www.noahsarkcommunity.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY471015

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 September 2025, 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/EY471015

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 26 September 2025:

- Does well: "Leaders are very committed to supporting children and their families."
- Does well: "Staff extend children's learning during play."
- Does well: "Children develop independence through daily routines and enjoy the responsibility of small tasks."
- Should do better: "support staff to help children learn about the benefits of certain foods, to further promote their ability to make healthy choices."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471015

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2013 (Reference EY471015). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471015)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471015)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471015)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/514013)

## Fees

| Age | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | – | £12 |
| 2-year-olds | £30 | £10 |
| 3 and over | £27 | £9 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 8-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £1 (half day)

Source: nursery website (https://www.noahsarkcommunity.co.uk/about-us), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 15 hours.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 08:00–16:00
- Friday: 08:00–13:00
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: St. Andrew's Church, 153 Colworth Road, London, E11 1JD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.575536,0.007356

- Station: Leytonstone, 0.5 miles
- Station: Snaresbrook, 0.7 miles
- Station: Leyton Midland Road, 0.7 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wanstead Flats, 0.5 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 Waltham Forest there are about 3.5 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 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.noahsarkcommunity.co.uk/_files/ugd/6befc5_fd711983f9964f809b9731f7c31df9d3.pdf)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.noahsarkcommunity.co.uk/)

### Food

- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.noahsarkcommunity.co.uk/_files/ugd/6befc5_fd711983f9964f809b9731f7c31df9d3.pdf)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.noahsarkcommunity.co.uk/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.noahsarkcommunity.co.uk/_files/ugd/6befc5_fd711983f9964f809b9731f7c31df9d3.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.noahsarkcommunity.co.uk/news-letters)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.noahsarkcommunity.co.uk/about-us)

### SEND and inclusion

- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.noahsarkcommunity.co.uk/insurance)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.noahsarkcommunity.co.uk/_files/ugd/6befc5_fd711983f9964f809b9731f7c31df9d3.pdf)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.noahsarkcommunity.co.uk/_files/ugd/6befc5_fd711983f9964f809b9731f7c31df9d3.pdf)
- Woodland trips (source: nursery website, https://www.noahsarkcommunity.co.uk/)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwyn Jones Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Barclay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| George Tomlinson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Forest School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Henry Maynard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Wanstead Church School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Footsteps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-day-nursery-ey477461) | Good | £96.78 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Giggle Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggle-tots-day-nursery-2511038) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Leytonstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-leytonstone-155098) | Good |  | 06:45–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Cornerstone Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cornerstone-pre-school-155085) | Good |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Leytonstone Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-leytonstone-day-nursery-and-preschool-2883765) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kgems-day-nursery-leytonstone-2888673) |  | £100 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Noah's Ark Community Preschool cost?

Noah's Ark Community Preschool publishes these fees: per hour £12 for under 2s, half day £30 for 2-year-olds, per hour £10 for 2-year-olds, half day £27 for 3 and over and per hour £9 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Noah's Ark Community Preschool offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. Noah's Ark Community Preschool offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Noah's Ark Community Preschool take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Noah's Ark Community Preschool offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Noah's Ark Community Preschool offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Noah's Ark Community Preschool offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Noah's Ark Community Preschool's opening hours?

Noah's Ark Community Preschool opens 08:00–16:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–13:00, Fri.

### Is Noah's Ark Community Preschool open all year?

No. Noah's Ark Community Preschool is open term time only.

### What is Noah's Ark Community Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Noah's Ark Community Preschool Good at its inspection on 26 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Noah's Ark Community Preschool take?

Noah's Ark Community Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What approach does Noah's Ark Community Preschool follow?

Noah's Ark Community Preschool's website describes its approach as: In-the-moment planning and Nature-based approach.

### Does Noah's Ark Community Preschool have outdoor space?

Noah's Ark Community Preschool lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.

### Does Noah's Ark Community Preschool support children with SEND?

Noah's Ark Community Preschool lists: SENCo and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Noah's Ark Community Preschool?

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

### How do I contact Noah's Ark Community Preschool?

You can call 020 8558 1777 and visit www.noahsarkcommunity.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471015)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.noahsarkcommunity.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.noahsarkcommunity.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Noah%27s+Ark+Community+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJgz8f3man2EcRSuby2w8nHwM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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