# The Ark Day Care Nursery

The Ark Day Care Nursery is a full-day nursery at 48 Grosvenor Road, DAGENHAM, RM8 1NL, in Becontree Heath, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 59 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by THE ARK DAYCARE NURSERIES LIMITED.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-day-care-nursery-ey450091  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 48 Grosvenor Road, DAGENHAM, RM8 1NL
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 59
- Phone: 020 8984 1691
- Run by: [THE ARK DAYCARE NURSERIES LIMITED](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-ark-daycare-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY450091

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 February 2024, 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/EY450091

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2012 (Reference EY450091). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450091)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450091)
- Registered places: 59 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450091)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 10 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/628418)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barking and Dagenham that publish fees charge £72–£91 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: 48 Grosvenor Road, DAGENHAM, RM8 1NL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.564771,0.147411

- Station: Chadwell Heath, 0.8 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Central Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Barking and Dagenham there are about 4.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Clack School | All-through | 3–18 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| William Bellamy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Grafton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Furze Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Five Elms Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Valence Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Warren Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Trinity School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Morningstar Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/morningstar-nursery-school-ey563183) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Chestnut@William Bellamy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-william-bellamy-ey436388) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Mary Poppins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mary-poppins-day-nursery-118620) | Good | £56 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Farrance Road Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/farrance-road-nursery-and-pre-school-ey372343) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Montessori & Me Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-and-me-nursery-ey558576) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Childville Preschool@Catterall Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childville-preschool-catterall-hall-2697616) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

The Ark Day Care Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated The Ark Day Care Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 February 2024, 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 59 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?

Chadwell Heath is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 020 8984 1691.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450091)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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