# The Ark Day Care Nursery

The Ark Day Care Nursery is a full-day nursery at Lea View House, Springfield, London, E5 9DX, in Upper Clapton, Hackney. It is registered for 21 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Sun. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by THE ARK DAYCARE NURSERIES LIMITED.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-day-care-nursery-ey437216  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lea View House, Springfield, London, E5 9DX
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Sun
- Registered places: 21
- Phone: 020 8815 8421
- Run by: [THE ARK DAYCARE NURSERIES LIMITED](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-ark-daycare-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY437216

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 March 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/EY437216

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2011 (Reference EY437216). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY437216)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY437216)
- Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY437216)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Hackney that publish fees charge £52–£100 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Sunday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Lea View House, Springfield, London, E5 9DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.568253,-0.057970

- Station: Clapton, 0.4 miles
- Station: Stoke Newington, 0.7 miles
- Station: Rectory Road, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Springfield Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Clapton Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: Leyton Marsh, 0.4 miles
- Park: Millfields Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Coppermill Fields, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Hackney 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: 3.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beis Trana Girls' School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Tayyibah Girls' School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Harrington Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Ohr Emes |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Talmud Torah Yetev Lev |  | 2–12 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Jubilee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Southwold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Beis Trana Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beis-trana-daycare-2873073) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Talmud Torah London](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/talmud-torah-london-ey487103) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Docklands Day Nursery Warwick Grove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/docklands-day-nursery-warwick-grove-ey559083) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Gems Nursery (Upper Clapton Road)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-nursery-upper-clapton-road-2728160) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Grasshoppers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grasshoppers-nursery-ey497869) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Oldhill School and Children's Centre Nursery and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oldhill-school-and-childrens-centre-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-2874390) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Ark Day Care Nursery's opening hours?

The Ark Day Care Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Sun.

### What is The Ark Day Care Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Ark Day Care Nursery Good at its inspection on 31 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Ark Day Care Nursery take?

The Ark Day Care Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Ark Day Care Nursery?

The Ark Day Care Nursery is run by THE ARK DAYCARE NURSERIES LIMITED, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Ark Day Care Nursery?

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

### How do I contact The Ark Day Care Nursery?

You can call 020 8815 8421.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY437216)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Ark+Day+Care+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJHTKL708cdkgRSYfq1OKWX_0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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