Ofsted record

The Little Ark

ASHFORD, Kent · URN EY391487

According to Ofsted's inspection on 20 March 2023, The Little Ark in ASHFORD, Kent was rated Outstanding — one overall judgment under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Little Bees Nursery Intelligence tracks every Ofsted inspection of this setting.

  1. Inspected 20 March 2023

    3 years ago

    Ofsted's record for this setting has not changed since.

    Outstanding

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

    Outstanding
    Good
    Requires Improvement
    Inadequate

    Practice is consistently strong across the board and goes beyond what the standard requires.

  2. Earlier inspections

  3. 14 July 2017 Good
  4. 8 January 2014 Good
  5. 26 February 2010 Good

On the register

Ofsted URN
EY391487
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Registered since
3 August 2009
Local authority
Kent

ASHFORD, Kent · TN23 5LW. Location from the Ofsted register.

On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register.

Common questions

When was The Little Ark last inspected by Ofsted? +

The Little Ark in ASHFORD, Kent was last inspected on 20 March 2023, 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 Little Ark's Ofsted rating? +

Ofsted rated The Little Ark Outstanding at its inspection on 20 March 2023. Practice is consistently strong across the board and goes beyond what the standard requires.

How long has The Little Ark been registered? +

The Little Ark has been registered with Ofsted since 3 August 2009. Its unique reference number (URN) is EY391487.

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