The Ark Pre School

We are based at Crowthorne Baptist Church on the High Street in Crowthorne.

At The Ark we aim to: Enhance the development and education of children aged between two and five years, in a parent-involving group; build confidence in the children by learning through play; develop social skills, encourage spiritual awareness, meet emotional needs, develop intellectual abilities and increase physical co-ordination; provide a warm, loving, caring and happy group within a Christian environment.

The Ark is open every weekday morning from 9.15am - 12.15pm, term-time only. We also have lunch club on a few days per week, where children bring their own lunch, from 12:15 -13:15 (these days vary, according to demand so please ask for details at the time of application.)

Who to contact

Contact Name: Naomi Page
Contact Position: Administrator
Telephone: 07827 892397 Naomi Page (admin) 07827 892397 Naomi Page (admin) 07999550674 (setting during pre school hrs) 07999550674 (setting during pre school hrs)
E-mail: admin@thearkpreschoolcrowthorne.org.uk
Website: thearkpreschoolcrowthorne.org.uk
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Where to go

Name: Crowthorne Baptist Church
Address: 144, High Street
Crowthorne
Postcode: RG45 7AT
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Age range

2 years 0 months ‐ 5 years 0 months

Costs

£17.00 for 3 and 4 year olds Per Session; £19.00 for 2 year olds Per Session; £6.00 for lunch club Per Hour
Details: We claim the government funding of up to 15 hours per week from the term after children turn 3. If you want to top up hours or they are too young for the funding, we charge £17 per session for 3-4 years olds. For 2 year olds our charge is £19 per session as we have a lower staff:child ratio. We invoice at the start of each half-term, for the half-term in advance.

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair access: No
Special Needs provision: Yes
Provision for special dietary needs: Yes
Details: Yes, can be accomodated.
Can make special cultural provisions: Yes

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Has immediate vacancies: Yes
Details: From September 2023 all days - 9.15am-12.15pm
Updated: 15/06/2023

Funding

Offers Early Years Funding: Yes

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times

Opening Times
Day	Opening Time	Closing Time
Monday	09:15	13:15
Tuesday	09:15	13:15
Wednesday	09:15	13:15
Thursday	09:15	12:15
Friday	09:15	12:15

Facilities

Hall
Climbing Frame
Colouring
Off-site trips
Open Space
Visits & Outings
Children work to the early years foundation stage
Nature Walks
Seasonal Activities
Clay moulding
Construction toys
Walks
Constructive Play
Outings in summer
Cookery
Cooking
Outside Play
Singing/Music
Visits & Outings (Local)
Computer Learning/video games
Home Corner
Outdoor Play
Home role play area
Outdoor Play Area
Visits To The Library
Indoor Play Area
Activities
Activity equipment
Daily organised activities
Activity table
Paddling pool/waterplay
Painting
Crafts
Songs & Rhymes
ICT Toys
Access to public library
Storytime
Keyboard/musical instruments
Play Area
Arts & Crafts
Kitchen
Junk modeling
Educational games & activities
Learning about nature
Learning through play
Dressing up
Playdoh
Bikes
Library Visits
Puzzles
Literacy & Numeracy activities
Ball games
Refreshments
Toys & equipment
Refurbished hall
Messy play
Games
Local Park
Book Corner
Books
Local visits & outings
Free Play
Lunch
Toys
Music & Movement
Garden Play, planting and watching plants grow.
Safety surfaces in outside play area
Sand and Water Play
Musical Equipment
Gardening
Musical Instruments
Chalk and colouring board
Sand and water play area
Sandpit
Changing facilities
Role Play
Safe enclosed play area
Trikes
Garden Apparatus
Music

School Pickups

Does not offer school pickups

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN: 119271Link to latest Ofsted inspection report

Local Offer

Local Offer Age Bands: Early Years (0-4 years)

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Last updated: 19/04/2024