# The Ark Preschool

The Ark Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Abbots Road South, HUMBERSTONE, Leicester, LE5 1DA, in Humberstone Garden, Leicester. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-preschool-ey470923  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Abbots Road South, HUMBERSTONE, Leicester, LE5 1DA
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: EY470923

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 June 2022, 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/EY470923

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2013 (Reference EY470923). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470923)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470923)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470923)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Abbots Road South, HUMBERSTONE, Leicester, LE5 1DA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.644426,-1.070116

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ocean Road Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicester there are about 4.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humberstone Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Humberstone Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Falcons Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Avanti Fields School | All-through | 3–16 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Thurnby Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Elmbrook School |  | 5–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Scraptoft Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Humberstone Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humberstone-day-nursery-ey293485) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Bees Netherhall Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-bees-netherhall-preschool-ey464993) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Footprints Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footprints-nursery-limited-ey365635) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Footprints Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footprints-nursery-2816556) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tiny Gems Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-gems-nursery-226992) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Learners Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-day-nursery-ltd-2726215) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Ark Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Ark Preschool Good at its inspection on 7 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Ark Preschool take?

The Ark Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470923)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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