The Ark Pre School
We are based at Wellington College temporarily until Summer 2021. From September we will be back at Crowthorne Baptist Church on the High Street in Crowthorne.
At The Ark we aim to: Enhance the development and education of children aged between two and five years, in a parent-involving group; build confidence in the children by learning through play; develop social skills, encourage spiritual awareness, meet emotional needs, develop intellectual abilities and increase physical co-ordination; provide a warm, loving, caring and happy group within a Christian environment.
The Ark is open every weekday morning from 9.15am - 12.15pm, term-time only. We also have lunch club on a few days per week, where children bring their own lunch, from 12:15 -13:15 (these days vary, according to demand so please ask for details at the time of application.)
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Naomi Page
- Contact Position
- Administrator
- Telephone
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07827 892397 Naomi Page (admin)
07999550674 (setting during pre school hrs) - admin@thearkpreschoolcrowthorne.org.uk
- Website
- thearkpreschoolcrowthorne.org.uk
Where to go
- Name
- Wellington College
- Address
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Wellington College
Crowthorne
- Postcode
- RG45 7PU
- Notes
We are currently based on Wellington College site. From Summer 2021 we will be back on the Crowthorne Baptist Church site.
There is parking at Wellington College near the setting.
Other Details
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type £15.00 for 3 year olds Per Session £17.00 for 2 year olds Per Session £5.00 for lunch club Per Hour - Details
- We claim the government funding of up to 15 hours per week from the term after children turn 3. If you want to top up hours or they are too young for the funding, we charge £15 per session for 3-4 years olds. For 2 year olds our charge is £17 per session as we have a lower staff:child ratio. We invoice at the start of each half-term, for the half-term in advance.
Inclusion Information
Wheelchair Access
- Has Provision
- No
Special Needs
- Has Provision
- Yes
Dietary Needs
- Has Provision
- Yes
- Details
- Yes, can be accomodated.
Cultural Provisions
- Has Provision
- Yes
Childcare Information
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- Yes
- Details
- From September 2021 all days.
- Date updated
- 27/04/2021
Funded Places
- 3 & 4 year old funding
- Yes
- 2 year old funding
- Yes
Opening Times & Facilities
- Opening Times
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Opening Times Day Opening Time Closing Time Monday 09:15 13:15 Tuesday 09:15 13:15 Wednesday 09:15 13:15 Thursday 09:15 12:15 Friday 09:15 12:15 - Facilities
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Hall
Climbing Frame
Colouring
Off-site trips
Open Space
Visits & Outings
Children work to the early years foundation stage
Construction toys
Walks
Constructive Play
Cookery
Singing/Music
Computer Learning/video games
Outdoor Play
Home role play area
Outdoor Play Area
Visits To The Library
Indoor Play Area
Activities
Activity equipment
Daily organised activities
Activity table
Paddling pool/waterplay
Painting
Songs & Rhymes
ICT Toys
Keyboard/musical instruments
Arts & Crafts
Kitchen
Junk modeling
Learning about nature
Learning through play
Dressing up
Bikes
Puzzles
Literacy & Numeracy activities
Ball games
Refreshments
Toys & equipment
Messy play
Book Corner
Local visits & outings
Free Play
Lunch
Music & Movement
Garden Play, planting and watching plants grow.
Safety surfaces in outside play area
Sand and Water Play
Musical Equipment
Chalk and colouring board
Changing facilities
Role Play
Safe enclosed play area
Trikes
Garden Apparatus
School Pickups
- Offers pickups
- No
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- 119271
- Link to latest ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
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Inspection History Inspection Date Inspection type Inspection Outcome 17/05/2007 Integrated Good 29/05/2010 Inspection (Early Years Register) Satisfactory 26/09/2012 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 22/09/2016 Inspection (Early Years Register) Outstanding 25/05/2022 Inspection (Early Years Register) Outstanding
Local Offer
- Local Offer Age Bands
- Early Years (0-4 years)