# The Ark Child Okeford

The Ark Child Okeford is a full-day nursery at St. Nicholas C of E Primary School, Station Road, Child Okeford, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 8EL, in Child Okeford, Dorset. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-child-okeford-141096  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Nicholas C of E Primary School, Station Road, Child Okeford, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 8EL
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01258 861007
- Website: http://www.thearkchildokeford.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 141096

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 February 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/16/141096

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1992 (Reference 141096). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141096)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141096)
- 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/16/141096)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Nicholas C of E Primary School, Station Road, Child Okeford, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 8EL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.910998,-2.237237

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 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 Dorset 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Shillingstone Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunbeams Shillingstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-shillingstone-2659314) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Clayesmore Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clayesmore-nursery-2884735) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-ey395220) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Fontmell Magna Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fontmell-magna-under-fives-ey413949) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Panda Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/panda-pre-school-2891844) |  |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Blandford Opportunity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blandford-opportunity-group-141094) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Ark Child Okeford's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Ark Child Okeford Good at its inspection on 26 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Ark Child Okeford take?

The Ark Child Okeford is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Ark Child Okeford?

You can call 01258 861007 and visit www.thearkchildokeford.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141096)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Ark+Child+Okeford&query_place_id=ChIJWc71Hae0c0gRGDIAIiddvz4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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