# Noah's Ark Pre-School

Noah's Ark Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Holmcroft Youth & Community Centre, Newland Avenue, STAFFORD, ST16 1NL, in Holmcroft, Staffordshire. It is registered for 30 children. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-2891895  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Holmcroft Youth & Community Centre, Newland Avenue, STAFFORD, ST16 1NL
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01785 226871
- Ofsted URN: 2891895

## 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 May 2026 (Reference 2891895). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2891895)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2891895)
- 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/16/2891895)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Holmcroft Youth & Community Centre, Newland Avenue, STAFFORD, ST16 1NL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.825124,-2.126218

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Woodlands Road, 0.3 miles
- Park: Pitt Street, Doorstep Green, Friendship Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Parkside - Bottom Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Parkside - Playing Fields, 0.4 miles
- Park: Parkside Fields, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Fernwood Play Area, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tillington Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Parkside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Greenhall |  | 2–5 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Marshlands School |  | 5–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Beaconfields Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Doxey Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (February 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Learners at Greenhall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-at-greenhall-2683030) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Impressions Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-impressions-day-nursery-ey360529) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sandon Road Baptist Church Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandon-road-baptist-church-playgroup-218218) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Allsorts](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allsorts-ey449359) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Sandytots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandytots-ey469523) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Dollymixtures Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dollymixtures-day-nursery-2890559) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

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

Stafford is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01785 226871.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2891895)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Noahs+Ark&query_place_id=ChIJP0fP55BxekgRdxJpo6to-GU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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