# The Ark in Dartmouth

The Ark in Dartmouth is a full-day nursery at Dartmouth Preschool, Southford School Rooms, Southford Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 9QS, in Dartmouth, Devon. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Exwick Ark Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-in-dartmouth-2741417  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dartmouth Preschool, Southford School Rooms, Southford Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 9QS
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 07935 573535
- Website: https://exwickark.co.uk/the-ark-at-dartmouth/
- Run by: [The Exwick Ark Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-exwick-ark-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2741417

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 September 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/16/2741417

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2023 (Reference 2741417). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2741417)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2741417)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2741417)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1660148)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dartmouth Preschool, Southford School Rooms, Southford Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 9QS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.350674,-3.581273

- Station: Kingswear (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway), 0.4 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Royal Avenue Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Coronation Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Coronation Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Devon there are about 3.7 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth Academy | All-through | 3–19 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Humpty Dumpty Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumpty-childcare-106136) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Galmpton Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/galmpton-pre-school-ey300296) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Butterflies Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-early-years-centre-ey338910) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [White Rock Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/white-rock-pre-school-139447) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Little Thinkers at Furzeham Primary](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-at-furzeham-primary-2872481) |  |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey434985) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Ark in Dartmouth's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Ark in Dartmouth Good at its inspection on 17 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Ark in Dartmouth take?

The Ark in Dartmouth is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Ark in Dartmouth?

The Ark in Dartmouth is run by The Exwick Ark Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Ark in Dartmouth?

Kingswear (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Ark in Dartmouth?

You can call 07935 573535 and visit exwickark.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2741417)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Ark+in+Dartmouth&query_place_id=ChIJaZKMXDEZbUgRBTKjErbirhk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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