# The Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-pre-school-bromley-christian-centre-137365  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2 Masons Hill, Bromley, BR2 9HA
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 09:15–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 34
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07835 237089
- Website: https://ark-preschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 137365

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 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/16/137365

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 11 September 2025:

- Does well: "Children develop a love for books in story time and library trips."
- Does well: "Children enjoy opportunities indoors and outdoors to develop their physical skills."
- Does well: "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."
- Should do better: "consider adapting the environment to help children remain focused to further increase concentration and learning"
- Should do better: "consider children's ages and abilities when planning activities to help them get the most out of their learning experiences."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137365

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1981 (Reference 137365). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137365)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137365)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137365)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| 2-year-olds | £10.20 |
| 3 and over | £8.20 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 6.75-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £30

Source: nursery website (https://www.ark-preschool.co.uk/funding-admissions), 11 November 2026.

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

Address: 2 Masons Hill, Bromley, BR2 9HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.398504,0.017466

- Station: Bromley South, 0.1 miles
- Station: Bromley North, 0.7 miles
- Station: Shortlands, 0.8 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Church House Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bromley Palace Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 ethos (source: nursery website, https://www.ark-preschool.co.uk/covid-19-policy)

### 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 kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.ark-preschool.co.uk/food-drink)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.ark-preschool.co.uk/food-drink)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.ark-preschool.co.uk/food-drink)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.ark-preschool.co.uk/admissions)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.ark-preschool.co.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.ark-preschool.co.uk/funding-admissions)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.ark-preschool.co.uk/)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.ark-preschool.co.uk/)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.ark-preschool.co.uk/funding-admissions)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding effective.

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.ark-preschool.co.uk/)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Highfield Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (June 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bickley Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Shortlands | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| La Fontaine Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Raglan Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Highfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-bromley-limited-ey467103) | Outstanding | £90 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery Langdon Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-langdon-road-ey553063) | Good | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Fledglings Montessori Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-montessori-preschool-2819355) |  |  | 09:15–15:45 | 0.2 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery Forest School Bromley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-forest-school-bromley-2736522) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Lottie's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lotties-day-nursery-2563304) | Good |  | 08:00–16:15 | 0.5 miles |
| [Lottie's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lotties-pre-school-ey488313) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137365)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (ark-preschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://ark-preschool.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Ark+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJaVbrC2aq2EcROHAi9W8GzqY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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