# The Children's Ark

The Children's Ark is a full-day nursery at The Childrens Ark, Church Road, Pendeen, PENZANCE, TR19 7SE, in Higher Boscaswell, Cornwall. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-childrens-ark-ey457353  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Childrens Ark, Church Road, Pendeen, PENZANCE, TR19 7SE
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01736 787167
- Website: https://childrens-ark.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY457353

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457353

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2012 (Reference EY457353). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457353)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457353)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457353)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/658803)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Childrens Ark, Church Road, Pendeen, PENZANCE, TR19 7SE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.150612,-5.666371

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Silver Jubilee Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Borlaze Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Pendeen Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cornwall there are about 3.4 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendeen School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ryn Gwari Farm - Nursery, Pre-School & Forest School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ryn-gwari-farm-nursery-pre-school-and-forest-school-cic-2764106) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Brambles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-brambles-nursery-ey421711) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Willows Educare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willows-educare-148968) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Bolitho Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bolitho-nursery-ey541715) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.7 miles |
| [Skylar](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skylar-ey550842) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 5.9 miles |
| [Nancledra Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nancledra-preschool-ey216580) | Good |  |  | 7.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Children's Ark Good at its inspection on 20 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Children's Ark take?

The Children's Ark is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Children's Ark?

You can call 01736 787167 and visit childrens-ark.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457353)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Children%27s+Ark&query_place_id=ChIJPTIszJXAakgR642wmX8H1CI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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