Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School

St Georges C of E Primary School, Kesteven Road, Stamford PE9 1SX
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  • Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School, Stamford
Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School offers a nurturing home-from-home environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, with thoughtfully designed rooms inspired by the Hygge approach and Scandinavian style to create calm, welcoming and stimulating spaces where children can thrive. Outdoor learning plays a key role in daily life, with access to rich environments including a wooded area, mud kitchen, yurt and allotment, giving children hands-on opportunities to explore and connect with the natural world. Located next door to St George’s School, the nursery supports children’s preparation for school through experiences such as PE, nativities and sports days — please note, the nursery operates all year round and is not term-time only.
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Funding & Fees

Full day (8:00 am – 6:00 pm) from £88

All-inclusive service we want to make life simple, so our fees include infant formula, milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals. We also provide nappies, wipes, and sun cream, or parents can bring their own if they prefer

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Contact Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma Hewitt (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 23

Total Places for Children

  • 75

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School Reviews (15)

9.7

Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.654) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School has 15 reviews.

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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy started at the Ark in September 2025 at 11 months old and we all could not love it more. Of course, we had the usual upset for at drop off for the first couple of weeks as all kids go through, but we now have to chase him around the room to leave. All of the staff have been fantastic
with communicating with us, and seeing daily photos of him so happy and beaming makes our day. They have such a huge range of activities and we love how much time they spend outdoors now the weather is warmer. He's also developed so much since attending The Ark and his confidence has soared. Couldn't be happier with our decision to send him here!
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Review from P P (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at this nursery three months ago, and we couldn't be happier with our experience so far. The staff are incredibly friendly, warm, and caring, and they've made such a wonderful effort to help our baby feel comfortable and secure.


They've built a lovely bond with her-she genuinely

enjoys going in each morning and happily reaches out for them when we arrive, which is so reassuring as a parent.


There are always plenty of engaging activities and lovely toys to keep the babies entertained and stimulated. The facilities are clean, welcoming, and thoughtfully set up for little ones.


The team are always approachable and take the time to listen, which makes communication easy and reassuring. We also really appreciate the varied and balanced food menu they provide.


Overall, it's a nurturing and supportive environment, and we feel very confident leaving our daughter in their care.

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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son began his nursery journey with the Ark in September 2025. At that point, he had not spent more than a couple of hours away from me so it was a really big deal for us. The senior member of staff in the baby room was considerate of this, and arranged with me, for him to have a few settling in sessions
prior to starting full days to help ease the transition. He struggled on the handover for some time and still sometimes now, however, as soon as I am out of sight, he settles with his care staff who provide me with pictures and messages of reassurance.


Each day that we go in, there are toys and activities laid out which you can see have been well planned and thought out to ensure that it is both fun and educational for the children. The equipment is also great, my son really enjoys the slide and the ball pit. He also loves to go outside and I can see that he really enjoys the outside activities that are also provided there.

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Review from D G (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending the nursery for four months now and we couldn't be happier with our choice to send her here. The settling in sessions were great and made us feel very comfortable sending her in. All of the staff are great, especially her key worker, Ben. All of the staff are always happy
to tell us about her day at pick up and the activities always sound great. I wouldn't hesitate recommending to anyone looking for a nursery.
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Review from Mckenzie S (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy started at The Ark in April 2025 in the toddler room and has since moved up to Kindergarten. We have been so impressed with the facilities at The Ark. The setting is gorgeous and we love that the kids have access to a forest school type setting too and spend a lot of time outdoors. The
activities that they do are varied and our son always has so much fun. Meals are great and varied. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Really impressed with The Ark and very glad we made the decision to send our son here!
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Review from Sarah J (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to the Ark since she was 9 months old and has been through each room at the Ark.
The Ark truly feels like a home from home. From the moment you walk in, the staff are warm, welcoming, and genuinely excited to see the children - they know every child by name, which makes such
a difference.


The transition between rooms has been handled wonderfully, making it smooth and reassuring for both children and parents. The team really support the children in hitting milestones in such a fun and playful way, and it's clear how much thought and care they put into every stage of learning.


What I love most is the balance between indoor and outdoor activities - learning and play happen in both spaces, and the emphasis on outdoor play has been fantastic for my child's development and enjoyment.


I couldn't recommend The Ark enough for anyone looking for a nurturing, supportive, and joyful nursery experience.

Reply from Finlay Seoudy, Regional Marketing Executive at Ark Kesteven Road Nursery SchoolThank you so much for your review. We're thrilled to hear how much your daughter has enjoyed her journey through each room at The Ark and that our caring, welcoming team has made her feel right at home. It's wonderful to know that the smooth transitions, engaging learning experiences, and outdoor adventures have supported her growth and happiness. Your lovely words mean a great deal to us, and we'll be sure to share them with the whole team.
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Review from O M (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The ark on Kesteven Road in Stamford do everything to make parents feel at ease.
They are so good at communicating with us with any issues and problems that may arise
I can't fault them at all 10/10!! Service
Reply from Jessica Griffin, Marketing Executive at Ark Kesteven Road Nursery SchoolThank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you're happy with the communication and care we've provided. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we're always here to support you and your family. 10/10 is such a lovely compliment!
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Review from T T (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery who are very responsive to parents needs. My daughter's key worker is absolutely amazing and a huge asset to the nursery.
Always comes home very happy from her days there. Excellent environment
Reply from Jessica Griffin, Marketing Executive at Ark Kesteven Road Nursery SchoolThank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that your daughter is happy and thriving at our nursery. We're incredibly lucky to have such a dedicated team, and we truly appreciate your kind words.
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Review from Y C (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with the people working with our daughter at Ark, our girl loves going and talks about lots of staff and friends, she is so happy. Her confidence grows every day, she is becoming more sociable, she comes back having learnt something new every other day and she is constantly being positively
encouraged to achieve essential milestones for a girl of her age. The environment they create is ideal. I have nothing but gratitude, positivity and great things to say about all Staff members. If I ever have another child, it's a no brainer - straight to the Ark we go!
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Review from Leonie F (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending The Ark for nearly 2 years now. She has flourished during her time here and has made some wonderful friendships.
The pre-school provision is marvellous and really helps children to develop all the skills needed to help them succeed when they go to school.
The staff
are very supportive and we love seeing the observations on the app during the day.
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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves his time at nursery and has grown so much in confidence and this is down to the amazing teachers . The activity that they do are so engaging and he loves coming home telling us what he's been up to. Thank you Ark nursery Kesteven Road x
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Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been parents of children at The Ark for nearly 5 years now and it has been wonderful; the facilities are great, the staff are fabulous and the amazing experiences our children have had are ones we know will stay with them forever. We are eternally grateful!
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Review from Gemma H (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love the Ark, it's a fantastic nursery. The staff are amazing and take great care of my child. I always leave him knowing that his needs are met and that he's well cared for. He really enjoys coming to nursery and playing with his friends. The space both indoor and outdoor is fantastic
and the staff set up different activities each day to support development. The management are well organised and act on parent feedback. The food at the Ark is great and varied. I cannot fault the Ark at all.
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves The Ark, he gets so much out of it and he has come along so much since starting. He loves the staff and the outdoor space. The care is fantastic. He looks forward to Monday morning with his friends.
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Review from H F (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’m really pleased with my child’s care at The Ark. All the children seem friendly and relaxed. My child is always calm and happy at the end of the day and very chatty. The staff are really caring and my child has a really strong relationship with their key worker. The staff are all friendly and cheerful,
and the space is always clean, and organised! The children get lots of outdoor play and developmentally I have seen my child flourish here in his speech, motor and fine skills. The meals are always enjoyed by my child. I also love the flexibility in that I can drop off and pick up my child at any time. The only draw back of this is that when paying for a full 10 hours a day we really only use 8 hours (9-5 not 8-6). The staff show genuine concern for my child if they have been ill, or they think something might need to be looked into further which I appreciate. I think the staff go the extra mile here!
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.654)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.654) out of 10 for Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.962 for Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (150 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.962
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.692 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.825
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 75 number of registered child places is 15. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 15 = 0.867
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Emma Hewitt

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2019

Hello and welcome to Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School situated in Stamford, Lincolnshire.


In 2017, we opened our nursery school as a sister nursery to Ark Foundry Road, conveniently located next door to St. George’s School in Stamford.


We prioritise clear, transparent communication with you through regular updates, parent workshops, and family events. We aim to ensure that parents feel supported and engaged throughout each chapter of their child's educational journey.


At Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School, our goal is not only to educate our children but also to empower them to grow into confident, compassionate, and capable individuals. If you're ready to embark on this exciting adventure with us, we welcome you to arrange a visit and experience our wonderful nursery for yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School accepts?

Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School Open?

Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School have capacity for?

Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School has capacity for a total of 75 Children.

How far is Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School to the centre of Stamford?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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