Full-day nursery in Bromley
The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre
2 Masons Hill, Bromley, BR2 9HA · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Latest report published 14 October 2026. Ofsted inspected again after the inspection shown above; we'll add the new results when we next update our records.
What Ofsted says it does well
“Children develop a love for books in story time and library trips.”
“Children enjoy opportunities indoors and outdoors to develop their physical skills.”
“They strengthen their fine motor skills through manipulating play dough and scooping and pouring with sand and water so they develop the skills needed for early writing.”
What Ofsted says it should do better
“consider adapting the environment to help children remain focused to further increase concentration and learning”
“consider children's ages and abilities when planning activities to help them get the most out of their learning experiences.”
Exact words from the Ofsted report of 11 September 2025. Read the full report on Ofsted.
Official records
Fees
| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| 2-year-olds | £10.20 |
| 3 and over | £8.20 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 6.75-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Registration fee
- £30
Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 09:15–16:00
- Ages
- 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open
- Term time only
- Sessions
- Per hour
Getting there
2 Masons Hill, Bromley, BR2 9HA · More nurseries in BR2
Stations
- Bromley South4 min walk · 0.1 miles
- Bromley North18 min walk · 0.7 miles
- Shortlands21 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
13 bus stops within 400 m, including St Mark's Church, Cromwell Avenue and Hayes Road / Cameron Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Church House Gardens7 min walk
- Bromley Palace Park8 min walk
- Playground9 min walk
- Playground10 min walk
- Playground12 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Bromley there are about 2.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre is a full-day nursery at 2 Masons Hill, Bromley, BR2 9HA, in Bromley. It is registered for 34 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:15–16:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website names a faith-based ethos as its approach and an inclusive setting as its support. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good.
- Faith-based ethosSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware, parents provide packed lunch, and healthy snacks are provided.
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Term-time onlySource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
- Breakfast clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding effective.
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says to book early to join the free waiting list, and the nursery has a waiting list. Once a place is confirmed, parents provide the child's birth certificate, sign a Parent Contract and the terms in the registration form, and pay a £30 registration fee if paying privately (funded-only places have no registration fee). It accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian CentreThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 09:15–16:00 | 2–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley LimitedFull-day nursery | Outstanding | £90 | 07:30–18:30 | 4 mo–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| Rainbow Day Nursery Langdon RoadFull-day nursery | Good | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 4 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Fledglings Montessori PreschoolSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 09:15–15:45 | from 2 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Rainbow Day Nursery Forest School BromleyFull-day nursery | Report card 2025 | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Lottie's Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–16:15 | 2–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Lottie's Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
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- All nurseries in Bromley161
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- Nurseries near Bromley South station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Mark's Church of England Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected June 2024 0.3 miles
- Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy ages 5–16Ofsted: Goodinspected February 2023 0.4 miles
- Highfield Infants' School Primaryages 5–7Ofsted: Outstandinginspected June 2022 0.6 miles
- Bickley Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: Goodinspected May 2023 0.6 miles
- Harris Primary Academy Shortlands Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Outstandinginspected March 2024 0.6 miles
- La Fontaine Academy Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected June 2024 0.6 miles
- Raglan Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2023 0.7 miles
- Highfield Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Goodinspected September 2022 0.7 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre cost?
The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre publishes these fees: per hour £10.20 for 2-year-olds and per hour £8.20 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre's opening hours?
The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre opens 09:15–16:00, Mon–Fri.
Is The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre open all year?
No. The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre is open term time only.
What ages does The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre take?
The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.
What is The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre Good at its inspection on 11 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre take?
The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.
Are meals included at The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre?
Meals are not included in the fees at The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre?
Yes. The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre lists a registration fee of £30.
What approach does The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre follow?
The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre's website describes its approach as: Faith-based ethos.
Does The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre support children with SEND?
The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre?
Bromley South is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre?
You can call 07835 237089 and visit ark-preschool.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Bromley
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- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (ark-preschool.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Quotes from Ofsted inspection reports, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 137365 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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