# The Little Ark

The Little Ark is a full-day nursery at The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Primary School, Wesley School Road, ASHFORD, TN23 5LW, in Singleton, Kent. It is registered for 27 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-ark-ey391487  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Primary School, Wesley School Road, ASHFORD, TN23 5LW
- Registered places: 27
- Phone: 01233 614665
- Website: http://www.thelittlearkpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY391487

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391487

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2009 (Reference EY391487). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391487)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391487)
- Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391487)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Primary School, Wesley School Road, ASHFORD, TN23 5LW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.133842,0.840333

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: John Wesley Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Kestrel Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2021) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Great Chart Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Beaver Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Chilmington Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The John Wallis Church of England Academy | All-through | 0–19 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) |  | 4–19 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-chart-and-singleton-pre-school-127208) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Daisy Chains Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chains-nursery-ey440339) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kiddie Kapers Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-kapers-neighbourhood-nursery-ey295433) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Footprints Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-day-care-ey305659) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The John Wallis Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-john-wallis-nursery-2573689) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Stables Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-stables-nursery-2558538) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Little Ark Outstanding at its inspection on 20 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Little Ark is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Little Ark?

Ashford International is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Little Ark?

You can call 01233 614665 and visit www.thelittlearkpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391487)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Little+Ark+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJm6b2_n_Z3kcR8T2WUUMoAB8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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