# Noah's Ark Pre-School

Noah's Ark Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Bungalow, 401-403 Ewell Road, SURBITON, KT6 7DG, in Tolworth, Kingston upon Thames. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 08:40–15:15, Mon–Fri, term time only. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. Its published full-day fee is £45 (nursery website, November 2026). 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 4.7 from 14 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-131822  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bungalow, 401-403 Ewell Road, SURBITON, KT6 7DG
- Opening hours: 08:40–15:15, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 30
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8390 0011
- Website: http://noahsark-preschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 131822

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 24 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131822

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1999 (Reference 131822). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131822)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131822)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131822)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1386490)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £45 (£6.84 an hour) | £21 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 6.58-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £3 (full day)

Source: nursery website (https://noahsark-preschool.org.uk/fees-admissions), 11 November 2026.

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

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:40–15:15
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: Bungalow, 401-403 Ewell Road, SURBITON, KT6 7DG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.382441,-0.283950

- Station: Tolworth, 0.4 miles
- Station: Malden Manor, 1.0 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alexandra Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Alexandra Millennium Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Signal Park Garden, 0.4 miles
- Park: Fishponds Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Kingston upon Thames 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website names a faith-based ethos as its approach. Its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection graded curriculum and teaching as 'Strong standard' and achievement as 'Strong standard'. Its website names SEND support, a SENCo and an inclusive setting as support available.

- Faith-based ethos (source: nursery website, https://noahsark-preschool.org.uk/early-years-funding-policy-eefp)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware, the setting is nut-free, parents provide packed lunch, and healthy snacks are provided.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://noahsark-preschool.org.uk/food-and-drink)
- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://noahsark-preschool.org.uk/food-and-drink)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://noahsark-preschool.org.uk/food-and-drink)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://noahsark-preschool.org.uk/food-and-drink)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, makes regular park trips, and runs local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://noahsark-preschool.org.uk/supervision-of-children-on-outings-and-visits)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://noahsark-preschool.org.uk/supervision-of-children-on-outings-and-visits)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://noahsark-preschool.org.uk/supervision-of-children-on-outings-and-visits)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://noahsark-preschool.org.uk/)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://noahsark-preschool.org.uk/early-years-funding-policy-eefp)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://noahsark-preschool.org.uk/early-years-funding-policy-eefp)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://noahsark-preschool.org.uk/)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://noahsark-preschool.org.uk/)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://noahsark-preschool.org.uk/)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2026 inspection found safeguarding standards met.

### Getting a place

Its website says families complete the application form, downloaded from the website, and send it by post or email to the pre-school, with successful applications advised in April. Non-funded children pay a non-refundable deposit. The nursery has a waiting list and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Tolworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Tolworth Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Knollmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dysart School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sutherland Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sutherland-day-nursery-ey363374) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Kids United Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-united-pre-school-ey268276) | Good |  | 09:15–13:45 | 0.3 miles |
| [Nutkins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nutkins-day-nursery-ey558545) | Good | £68 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Surbiton Ewell Road Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-surbiton-ewell-road-day-nursery-and-preschool-2527466) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Surbiton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-surbiton-2548515) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Advantage Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/advantage-day-nursery-ey262274) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Noah's Ark Pre-School cost?

Noah's Ark Pre-School publishes these fees: full day £45 for all ages and half day £21 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Noah's Ark Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Noah's Ark Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £3 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

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

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

### What are Noah's Ark Pre-School's opening hours?

Noah's Ark Pre-School opens 08:40–15:15, Mon–Fri.

### Is Noah's Ark Pre-School open all year?

No. Noah's Ark Pre-School is open term time only.

### What is Noah's Ark Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Noah's Ark Pre-School was inspected on 24 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Noah's Ark Pre-School take?

Noah's Ark Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Noah's Ark Pre-School?

Meals are not included in the fees at Noah's Ark Pre-School.

### What approach does Noah's Ark Pre-School follow?

Noah's Ark Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Faith-based ethos.

### Does Noah's Ark Pre-School have outdoor space?

Noah's Ark Pre-School lists: Own garden, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### Does Noah's Ark Pre-School support children with SEND?

Noah's Ark Pre-School lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting.

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

Tolworth is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Noah's Ark Pre-School?

You can call 020 8390 0011 and visit noahsark-preschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131822)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (noahsark-preschool.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://noahsark-preschool.org.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Noah%27s+Ark+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJq3_ecykKdkgReONAcvyF-a8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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