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HP12 3JQ · Nursery
The Ark Nursery
- HIGH WYCOMBE HP12
In short: a nursery in HIGH WYCOMBE, open since 2026, with room for 50 children. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so this page sticks to the facts we hold and what to ask on a visit.
Good to know
- Room for 50 children at a time.
- Open since 2026. A newer nursery, so it has a shorter track record.
Worth checking
- Little data. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so a visit matters more.
- Places50children at a time
- Opened2026less than a year ago
Ofsted
Not inspected yet
Ofsted hasn't inspected The Ark yet. It inspects new nurseries within 30 months of registering them.
Funded childcare
How many free hours could your child get?
These are the national rules. Ask The Ark which funded hours it offers, and what costs extra, like meals and trips.
15 hours for every 3 and 4 year old
Every child in England gets 15 funded hours a week in term time from the term after they turn 3.
Up to 30 hours for working parents
If you work, you may get 30 funded hours a week for children from 9 months old. Apply through Childcare Choices.
15 hours for some 2 year olds
Families on some benefits can get 15 hours a week from the term after their child turns 2.
Tax-Free Childcare
For every £8 you pay in, the government adds £2, up to £2,000 a year per child.
Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Day to day
Life at The Ark
Open day
What to ask when you visit
Based on what the data says about The Ark. Take this list with you.
- 1“What are your opening hours, and do you close in the holidays?”We don't hold opening hours for nurseries.
- 2“How many funded hours can you offer, and what costs extra?”Funded hours are free, but meals and extras can cost money.
- 3“Who will look after my child, and how long have they worked here?”Staff who stay make a big difference to young children.
- 4“How do you support children who need extra help?”Every nursery has to support children with special educational needs.
Nearby
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Ofsted: Good
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The basics
School details
- Type
- Nursery
- Opened
- April 2026
- Council
- Buckinghamshire
- Address
- The Ark Centre, Rutland Avenue, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP12 3JQ
- Ofsted reference (URN)
- 2885341 · See it on the government register
Questions
Questions parents ask
How many free hours can my child get?
Every 3 and 4 year old in England can get 15 funded hours a week in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from 9 months old. Check what this nursery offers.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins. School details and inspections checked against official records on 5 November 2026.