# The Ark Day Nursery and Preschool

The Ark Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Capital House, Norwich Road, Watton, IP25 6JX, in Watton Green, Norfolk. It is registered for 58 children. 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 4.9 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Golden Apples Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-day-nursery-and-preschool-2625274  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Capital House, Norwich Road, Watton, IP25 6JX
- Registered places: 58
- Phone: 01953 881829
- Website: https://www.thearknurseryschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Golden Apples Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/golden-apples-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2625274

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 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/16/2625274

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2021 (Reference 2625274). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2625274)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2625274)
- Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2625274)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 7 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1364301)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Capital House, Norwich Road, Watton, IP25 6JX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.571269,0.857345

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Norfolk there are about 3.9 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Watton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Wayland Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Treetots Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetots-playgroup-ey379746) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Happyfeet Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happyfeet-day-nursery-ey458963) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [First Steps Fountain Of Life Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-fountain-of-life-pre-school-ey544373) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Shipdham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shipdham-pre-school-2618962) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Great Ellingham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-ellingham-pre-school-ey501713) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Hingham Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hingham-playgroup-ey426135) | Good |  |  | 5.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Ark Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 17 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Ark Day Nursery and Preschool take?

The Ark Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Ark Day Nursery and Preschool?

The Ark Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Golden Apples Day Nursery Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Ark Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01953 881829 and visit www.thearknurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2625274)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Ark+Nursery+and+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJo59BKEvS2UcRAOK2Yfo_Plk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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