Ark Foundry Road Nursery School

My toddler loves nursery. The extra curricular activities are so fun, varied and challenge his development in different areas. The staff know him so well and meet all his needs. Management are always quick to respond to any queries I have. I know I can go to work and my child is safe and happy, this means so much!

I honestly cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. From the very beginning, the staff have been warm, welcoming, caring and genuinely invested in my son's development and wellbeing.

It is such a comfort knowing that he is in a safe, nurturing and positive environment where he is encouraged, supported and understood as an individual. The team are always approachable, professional and kind, and their communication with parents is excellent.

I have seen my son grow in confidence, independence and social skills since attending, and it is clear that so much thought and care goes into the activities, routines and learning opportunities provided each day.

Thank you to the whole nursery team for everything you do. Your patience, kindness and dedication make such a difference, and we are truly grateful. A well-deserved 5 stars!

The Ark Foundry Road nursery is fantastic. The staff are warm and welcoming and great with our little boy. They offer a super range of indoor and outdoor activities each day which help with our child's development both physically and socially. The food looks nutritious and as the menus change frequently it means our child is exposed to a variety of foods daily. Would highly recommend this nursery.

lovely cards and gifts are made for the children to bring home which is very sweet.

We've had our son from toddler through 3 stages at the Ark and everyone has been absolutely amazing with him. He comes home happy, he talks about what her has done and the people he has done it with, especially his key worker for each room he has been to.

It seems obvious to me that all the children are happy and they are genuine friends, so whatever dramas arise through the day must be quickly and fairly mediated.

I would recommend the Ark to anyone. They have great staff, the communication is excellent and there is always something new laid out for the kids to do in the morning.

We've been settling our daughter into this nursery for 2 months, and so far feel very pleased that this is where she attends. The nursery is in regular and reliable communication with us, and feels reachable at all times. They have given us extra sessions and lots of flexibility to ease us and our daughter through the transition to attending, and have demonstrated patience, understanding and genuine warmth towards our daughter. She is already bonding with her keyworkers and other members of staff, including those providing organisational and administrative services - its clear everyone takes an interest in the children in their care. For this reason we feel we've put her in the best place for her and really look forward to her relationship and development strengthening. We're really pleased with the app system for updates and communication, the fee structure is completely transparent and predictable. I'd recommend this nursery to our friends.

What makes this nursery so special is the staff. They're all so caring and go above and beyond for the kids - and this isn't just one member of staff, it's noticeable across the board.

As a small nursery, pretty much every member of staff knows each child by name and they all have really special relationships with the kids. The retention rate seems good too, which is always reassuring.

I currently have one child at the nursery, who's been there for 2 and a half years. My second child will be starting soon - I was happy to choose the nursery again as I know he will be in very safe hands there.

Super lovely quaint nursery in Stamford. Very lovely nurturing staff and healthy meals. The kids get up to lots of different activities and are very well cared for. Only small thing is they have very limited outdoor space, not a problem for babies though.

Our son has just started at Ark Foundry Road and the support we've had whilst settling him in has been second to none. It's a very relaxed environment and all the staff have been wonderful with him so much so that he is already happy to be left, and is eating and sleeping well there.

I can't think of any downsides or ways they could improve.

As parents we are very greatful for the high standard of care that The Ark provides for our child and would highly recommend the nursery!

Overall, the nursery provides a positive experience and we are satisfied with the quality of care and support offered. The only challenge we have encountered is with parking, which can be limited and at times difficult to manage.

My daughter attended The Ark Nursery for two years. She started as a shy 2-year-old fussy eater and left as a confident, kind, and conscientious 4-year-old ready for school. I could write an essay about how this nursery transformed my daughter's life, but put simply it is run by wonderful people who care deeply. The key workers who supported my daughter felt like family and were role models to her. We miss it terribly and feel so very fortunate to have chosen The Ark for our daughter's first experience of early years education. Some extras that added to her experience: incredible, home-cooked, healthy food and beautiful outdoor space. Thank you so much to management. In particular, thank you two staff members in particular for being our daughter's constant allies.

Fantastic nursery, I couldn't recommend more. Every single staff member has been so incredible in making us feel comfortable with the transition. They have been so patient, calm and welcoming. We have only been there for almost 3 months now and I don't have a single bad word to say. Our daughter has grown in her confidence to be left at nursery now, she gets so excited to go and have a good day. The staff have excellent communication, they are so caring and efficient and they do a wonderful job at keeping the children safe and happy. The atmosphere is wonderful there. It's such a lovely building itself and from the inside it's just very warming and cosy. From the very beginning, I have felt so comfortable leaving her there, I would happily leave her with every single one of the staff members as I know that she's going to get the same amount of care that she needs for the day.

We are fairly new to the nursery and we cannot be happier with the support and experience so far. The support for settling our son in to the nursery prior to his first day was great, making the whole experience stress-free and positive. Everybody is always welcoming and friendly. The food provided by the nursery sounds delicious and is always nutritious. Cannot recommend the nursery enough so far.