Ofsted record

The Ark Children Centre

Deptford, London · URN EY492926

According to Ofsted's inspection on 25 June 2026, The Ark Children Centre in Deptford, London was rated Good — one overall judgment under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Little Bees Nursery Intelligence tracks every Ofsted inspection of this setting.

  1. Inspected 25 June 2026

    2 months ago

    Good

    One overall judgment, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Its next inspection will grade six areas separately.

    Outstanding
    Good
    Requires Improvement
    Inadequate

    The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

  2. Earlier inspections

  3. 9 February 2024 Good
  4. 13 February 2018 Good

On the register

Ofsted URN
EY492926
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Registered since
24 August 2015
Local authority
Lewisham

Deptford, London · SE8 5RB. Location from the Ofsted register.

On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register and the Voluntary Childcare Register.

Common questions

When was The Ark Children Centre last inspected by Ofsted? +

The Ark Children Centre in Deptford, London was last inspected on 25 June 2026, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025, which gave one overall rating. Its next inspection will grade several areas separately on a report card.

What is The Ark Children Centre's Ofsted rating? +

Ofsted rated The Ark Children Centre Good at its inspection on 25 June 2026. The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

How long has The Ark Children Centre been registered? +

The Ark Children Centre has been registered with Ofsted since 24 August 2015. Its unique reference number (URN) is EY492926.

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