# Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark is a full-day nursery at 146 Mayes Road, London, N22 6SY, in Wood Green, Haringey. It is registered for 46 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 64 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-ey270659  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 146 Mayes Road, London, N22 6SY
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 46
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8888 4730
- Website: https://www.noahsark-daynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY270659

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 February 2023, 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/EY270659

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2003 (Reference EY270659). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270659)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270659)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270659)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/422785)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Haringey that publish fees charge £80–£120 a day for under-2s (5 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 146 Mayes Road, London, N22 6SY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.595561,-0.113464

- Station: Wood Green, 0.2 miles
- Station: Alexandra Palace, 0.4 miles
- Station: Turnpike Lane, 0.5 miles
- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Barratt Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wood Green Common, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Avenue Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hornsey Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: King George VI Memorial Garden, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Wood Green Playground, 0.2 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 Haringey there are about 2.9 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 64 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and names sports coaching as an activity. At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.noahsark-daynursery.com/)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery makes regular park trips.

- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.noahsark-daynursery.com/)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.noahsark-daynursery.com/)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.noahsark-daynursery.com/preschool-room)

### Safety

At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.noahsark-daynursery.com/tapestry-journal)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.noahsark-daynursery.com/tapestry-journal)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.noahsark-daynursery.com/)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.noahsark-daynursery.com/)

### Extras and activities

- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.noahsark-daynursery.com/)

### Getting a place

Its website says families should contact the nursery through the website contact form about availability, then book a place for their child. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Lift Trinity | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Lift Noel Park | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Haringey Learning Partnership |  | 5–19 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Campsbourne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Campsbourne Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Cubs Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cubs-day-nursery-ltd-2825974) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Sprouts Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sprouts-nursery-2850639) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Canopy Nursery Bounds Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canopy-nursery-bounds-green-2862419) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - Noel Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/destiny-haven-nursery-and-pre-school-noel-park-2604205) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Creative Explorers Nursery & Preschool - Hornsey Branch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-explorers-nursery-and-preschool-hornsey-branch-2809541) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Rising Stars Nursery & Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-nursery-and-daycare-ey537581) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Noah's Ark offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Noah's Ark offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

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

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

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

Noah's Ark opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Noah's Ark take?

Noah's Ark takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

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

Ofsted rated Noah's Ark Good at its inspection on 13 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Noah's Ark is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

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

Noah's Ark's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

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

Noah's Ark lists: Regular park trips.

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

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

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

You can call 020 8888 4730 and visit www.noahsark-daynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270659)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.noahsark-daynursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.noahsark-daynursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Noah%27s+Ark+Day+Nursery+Wood+Green&query_place_id=ChIJ592MXeEbdkgR9SHoYzkW2Ew)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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