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Ark Day Nursery has been providing quality childcare in Mapperley Park, Nottingham for over 18 years. As part of a well-established group of East Midlands nurseries, we offer inclusive childcare facilities catering to children aged 0-5 years, alongside holiday care for children aged 5-11. Our practitioners support learning and development through a rich environment aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring each child's individual needs are met. We operate an open-door policy, encouraging parental involvement and assigning key workers to maintain consistent communication about children's progress. Flexible packages accommodate varying schedules, with the nursery open 7:30 am - 6:00 pm weekdays for 51 weeks annually.

Our approach emphasizes confidence-building, independence, and self-esteem through tailored activities and resources. The Hi 5ive School Holiday Club provides structured activities including trips to local attractions, bowling, and ice skating. We maintain strong partnerships with parents, recognizing their role as primary educators while offering a secure, nurturing environment. Our facilities include age-specific rooms for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, alongside an outdoor play area. This long-standing commitment to excellence ensures children develop essential skills for school readiness while exploring their interests.
Services
Childcare 0-5 Years EYFS Learning Holiday Club 5-11 Key Worker System Outdoor Play
Highlights and features
  • We have over 18 years of experience in early years childcare.
  • Our practitioners follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
  • We assign dedicated key workers for personalized child development tracking.
  • Flexible childcare packages accommodate varying family schedules.
  • Hi 5ive School Holiday Club offers structured activities for 5-11 year olds.
Services
Childcare 0-5 Years
Our childcare service caters to children aged 0-5 years across dedicated rooms for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. We follow the EYFS framework to develop essential skills through age-appropriate activities. Flexible packages accommodate varying family schedules with care provided 51 weeks annually.
EYFS Learning
We implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to guide learning and development. Practitioners create tailored activities that foster school readiness while encouraging exploration of individual interests through structured play and resources.
Holiday Club 5-11
Hi 5ive School Holiday Club provides structured activities for children aged 5-11 during school breaks. Activities include trips to local attractions, bowling, ice skating, and cinema visits. The programme operates in Mapperley Park with flexible attendance options.
Key Worker System
Each child receives a dedicated key worker who monitors their progress and maintains regular communication with parents. This system ensures individual needs are addressed while providing detailed updates on developmental milestones and learning achievements.
Outdoor Play
Our nursery features a fully equipped outdoor play area with games and activities promoting physical development. Outdoor sessions encourage healthy habits while supporting social skills through group play and exploration of natural environments.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide childcare for children aged 0-5 years and holiday care for 5-11 year olds.
How does your EYFS learning approach work?
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework through tailored activities that develop essential skills and school readiness while encouraging individual interests.
What holiday activities are available?
Hi 5ive School Holiday Club offers trips to attractions, bowling, ice skating, cinema visits, and on-site activities for children aged 5-11 during school breaks.
How do you track child development?
Each child has a dedicated key worker who monitors progress, shares updates with parents, and ensures individual learning needs are met through personalized development plans.
What are your opening hours?
The nursery operates weekdays from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm, closing for one week at Christmas, with flexible attendance packages available.