Little Ark Nursery & Preschool

The Hope Centre, Bernard Road, Sheffield S2 5BQ
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  • Little Ark Nursery & Preschool, Sheffield
Little Ark Nursery & Preschool has been providing high quality education and childcare since 2003. Working with children aged 12 weeks to 5 years, the staff work with each child individually to nurture and develop them in their most formative years - helping the children get ready for school as well as preparing them for their future learning and successes.

From the age-group rooms to the creative area and the roof garden, the bright, open-plan layout has been adapted to make it Covid-secure. With cosy sleeping spaces, areas for song-time and the preschool library, Little Ark Nursery & Preschool is a fun, stimulating setting that children love to be in.

The nursery's seasonal menus are nutritionally balanced and varied, which allows the children to experience a wide variety of flavours and textures. Mealtimes are a fun, social experience for the children as they get to sit together in their age groups as they learn independence and table skills.

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Care Provided by Little Ark Nursery & Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Little Ark Nursery & Preschool
  • Person in charge
  • Claire Brecker (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1102542
  • Total Places for Children
  • 57
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 4 years 11 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Ark Nursery & Preschool

  • £63 per full day session
    £69 per full day session including consumables*
    £38 per half day session
    £43 per half day session including consumables*

  • *Consumables includes but is not limited to - healthy meals and snacks, nappies, baby wipes, sun-cream, Calpol, trips out etc.
    If you choose the childcare only option you will need to provide all of the items listed above for each of your child's sessions.
  • Parking

  • Free parking on site


Little Ark Nursery & Preschool Reviews (24)

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Little Ark Nursery & Preschool has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.756) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Ark Nursery & Preschool has 24 reviews.

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Review from Stephanie H (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My boys have absolutely loved spending time with and being a part of Little Ark Nursery, they love all the staff to bits, including those who are no longer there. We sometimes see one of the ladies at church and my boys buzz from it when they do. They have also been great listener's for me aswell.

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Review from Mbakondja M (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good communication and very quick service. They always let you know of everything about the child. The environment is very clean and nicely designed and organised. The staff always smiling and friendly.

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Review from Shler Jumaa A (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very lovely, friendly and talented staff, my daughter loves Little Ark Nursery very much since her teachers helped her to learn a lot in all aspects from being an independent child, communicative and supportive. She feels very safe and comfortable thereby meeting her friends and having fun with them.
I highly recommend this nursery for parents who have kids because the staff take all child’s needs into consideration and the whole staff are really amazing.

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Review from G M (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My first choice of nursery was another nursery based on reviews and feedback from people. However, I ended up choosing Little Ark Nursery due to the distance to work. I’m really pleased I chose this nursery, the staff are very friendly, warm and welcoming. The app is a great way of tracking my little
ones' daily routine at nursery. The other nursery do not have the app which was one of the key points that motivated me to choose Little Ark Nursery.

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Review from J W (Father of Child) published on 30 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All 3 of my kids have been through Little Arks and all have had a great time and made great memories! My daughter in particular loved it and when she graduated it was a bittersweet day as she really misses it still! The staff are lovely and helpful and the roof garden is an amazing space for the kids!

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Review from Eva M (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

My two children attended this setting. I enjoyed taking them to this nursery up until new staff started to appear at the nursery and the once loving and caring setting changed. They were reluctant to report accidents, I had to inquire myself. I witnessed my children crying not wanting to be left there
and it used to break my heart. During the winter period, my one year old would have freezing hands and feet every time I picked him up. When I made an enquiry about this I was fobbed off until it really started getting to me. The staff that I dealt with took it personally and started to act funny with me. I lost trust in the nursery and I stopped taking my child there. I then had an issue with funding which left me with a high balance at the nursery and the staff used it as an opportunity to get back at me. She lied and sent an inflated outstanding balance to a debt company and also lied about my payment history. There were so many times where I was incorrectly billed by them as well.

Reply from Catherine Lanera, Early Years Manager at Little Ark Nursery & Preschool

Thank you for taking the time to bring your experience to our attention. We take all feedback into consideration. Our aim is to provide the best possible care and it is something we take very seriously.
We report all accidents via the Famly App and by telephone if necessary. Accidents are reported on collection. Due to the Coronavirus, the staff have to ensure that strict protocols are adhered to for the safety of our children and staff alike. Therefore windows are kept open to ensure adequate ventilation. Children wear extra layers of clothing and the heating has been increased to ensure that the children are cosy.
Our current prices are in line with our competitors. All customers are made fully aware of these prior to childcare provision. Invoices are sent via email, also via the Famly App where a client's payment history and outstanding balance can be seen at all times. We are sorry that you feel the experience did not meet your expectations and we wish you all the very best.


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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child attends this nursery and has tried three previous nurserys' which she just didn’t settle in. After weeks of being there, she came here and she settled almost straight away. My child has disabilities that are acknowledged and addressed correctly. Her needs are well care for I honestly couldn’t
thank the staff here enough. They are always friendly and talkative and most importantly my child Is always happy and content. You guys are amazing.

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Review from Rebecca M (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My three year old attends the pre school and absolutely loves it. He always bounces out happy at the end of the day. The staff are so wonderful with him and are friendly and communicative. I would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Sarah Dunys, General Manager at Little Ark Nursery & Preschool

Thank you for your lovely review. Bouncing out happy is always the sign of a fab day!


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Review from Peace A (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two year old had a great time, the staff were friendly and caring and he always looked forward to going to nursery.
The activities the kids engaged in are also amazing and his development improved really well.

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Review from Emma P (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son might have autism but the staff at Meganursery are amazing and have helped him come on with his speech and other children. Amazing to hear my son's progress is coming on very well. I'd definitely recommend other children coming here.

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Review from Antonella B (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my 7-month-old and almost 2-year-old attend Meganursery and I couldn’t be more happy with how they are cared for.
In the beginning, my daughter cried before going in which was a really tough pill to swallow however after a short period of time she was more than happy to walk in holding hands with
staff members and wave me off which made my day so much better.
Staff are caring and enthusiastic to see the children which make for a great day.
They are amazing with their observations and take time with each child to see which stage they are at which would be good if they were behind with anything.
Thank you to all staff for looking after my babies so well!

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Review from Rakhesh N (Father of Child) published on 7 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are happy with the nursery and the way they help develop the child's language and skills development. Happy with the approach towards the child and the food they provide. The security and the precautions they made during the pandemic was excellent aswell.

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Review from Jess S (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have sent all my three children here. They are absolutely amazing. Look after each child's individual needs. I wouldn't send them anywhere else; Meganursery is a happy place for any child that wants to flourish with confidence.

Reply from Sarah Dunys, General Manager at Little Ark Nursery & Preschool

Thank you for your review. Having siblings attend through the years is the best recommendation we can have!


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Review from Yvette F (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is amazing, my son really enjoys his time there. They communicate well with parents and keep us well informed. The meals are good and my son is trying out foods he never used to like and enjoying them.

Reply from Sarah Dunys, General Manager at Little Ark Nursery & Preschool

Thank you for your review. Our all-new menus are proving to be a big hit with the children - they love their meal-times together!


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Review from Jo S (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love this nursery! My little boy has attended from being 10 months old - he is now 3 and the care and attention the wonderful staff has given to him at every step of his journey is unparalleled. He has developed into a loving, kind, and confident little boy, in no small part due to the
care and love given to him by his Meganursery family.
I will be so sad when he leaves!

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Review from Natalie S (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the nursery, the staff are all so friendly and accommodating always happy to help in any way they can, and do a great job of looking after the children.
My son loves going and has lots of fun. He seems to be very settled and content which gives me peace of mind.
I love the app that
gives you a report each day of what your child has eaten, nappy changes, and activities, etc. The staff make observations which they post to your wall (in the app) so you can see what was observed and keep on track with his development. The nursery have put in place safety measures to comply with the current guidelines with the pandemic which reassures you that all is been done to take care of everyone visiting the nursery. Great job keep doing what you do best, I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Review from Mira T (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love Meganursery. My twins first started when they're 13 months old and I was very apprehensive with the adaptation as they had never attended a nursery before. Thanks to the lovely and friendly staff members the boys settled easily and we can see that they're happy there and love being
in nursery.
They also make me feel free to call them as many times as I need to find out how my little ones are. This can be also done using a fantastic app that provides real-time information about each child's days (activity) and development. For example; I can log in and see what they had for lunch and how much they had.
During this pandemic time, they implemented all the social distancing measures to ensure that both staff and families are safe.
I truly believe Meganursery is one of the best nurseries in the area and I would highly recommend it.

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Review from Lyn R (Grandmother of Child) published on 16 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson loves going into nursery. He has good friends there and the staff are kind, caring and professional. There are regular updates on his progress and opportunity to comment on the information received. Information and advice of day to day situations, e.g. plans when there was heavy snow, are
always sent promptly and give clear and helpful guidance. This nursery has an environment where good practice and great care go hand in hand. I would highly recommend it.

Reply from Sarah Dunys, General Manager at Little Ark Nursery & Preschool

Thank you so much for taking time to leave us such a lovely review, we love being part of our children's worlds - and getting to know their grandparents is always extra special!


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Review from Sally R (Grandmother of Child) published on 16 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter loves attending this nursery. The staff are so kind and lovely whenever I pick her up. They know how to set a worried nanny’s mind at rest and nothing is too much trouble. It feels very safe and I’d like all of my grandchildren to come to this nursery.

Reply from Sarah Dunys, General Manager at Little Ark Nursery & Preschool

Thank you! We specialise in setting minds at ease - parents and grandparents alike.


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Review from Robyn R (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Meganursery since October 2018, it was the best choice we have made. The staff are fabulous and brilliant with our girl.
She has developed so fast and is progressing as she should. I'll be sad when she has to leave

Reply from Sarah Dunys, General Manager at Little Ark Nursery & Preschool

We love your little girl! Thank you for your lovely review.


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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.756)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.756) out of 10 for Little Ark Nursery & Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.9 out of 5 from 5 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.817 for Little Ark Nursery & Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (49 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.817

  • b) 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 3.939 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Ark Nursery & Preschool is based on 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.5

    • ii) 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 57 number of registered child places is 11.4. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.4 = 0.439

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (2)

Sheffield Healthy Early Years Award 2021

Recipient: Little Ark Nursery & Preschool

Date: Tuesday 06 Apr 2021 More details

Sheffield Healthy Early Years Award

Recipient: Little Ark Nursery & Preschool

Date: Friday 06 Sep 2019 More details

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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Ark Nursery & Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Ark Nursery & Preschool accepts?

Little Ark Nursery & Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Ark Nursery & Preschool Open?

Little Ark Nursery & Preschool is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Little Ark Nursery & Preschool have capacity for?

Little Ark Nursery & Preschool has capacity for a total of 57 Children.

How far is Little Ark Nursery & Preschool to the centre of Sheffield?

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

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