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Laura Cope - The Ark Childcare

Overview

I am an Ofsted registered childminder, graded outstanding based in Sutton-Cum-Lound, a quiet rural village, just outside of Retford.

I have a well equipped play/learning area both indoors and out.

I have completed a level 3 childcare course, paediatric first aid, safeguarding and food hygiene. I am an experienced fully qualified teaching assistant.

I have a lovely play/learning area, which is well equipped for children of all ages. Children take part in arts and crafts, pretend play, baking and other learning activities including sensory play.


Children have direct access to the garden and enjoy regular outdoor play. There is lots of play equipment including climbing, sand, water, mud kitchen, planting and much, much more.

I have experience working in a day nursery and in schools. I have level 3 childcare and am also a qualified teaching assistant.

Times and availability

Age Range: 0 to 5 years

Opening Times

DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday to Friday8.00am6.00pm

Set sessions
Day 8am-6pm
Morning 8am-1pm
Afternoon 1pm-6pm

Contact

Address

Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22
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Childcare

Funded places

  • Tax-free childcare
  • 30 hours childcare for 9 months to 4 years
  • 15 hours childcare for 3 and 4 year olds
  • Early Learning for 2 year olds

Places

  • Number of places: 12
VacanciesYes

Schools

School pickupNo

Costs

DescriptionCost typeUnit priceCost unit
Consumables£10.00Per session
Childcare CostsPer Hour£6.00Hourly

Voluntary consumables cost includes all meals and snacks plus any additional activities.

Inclusion

Supporting

  • Social, emotional and mental health needs
  • Autism

Ofsted

Laura Jane Cope

  • URN: EY538172
  • Registration date: 23-09-2016

Child Services Register

RegisterStart dateStatus
Early Years Register23-09-2016Registered
Compulsory Childcare Register23-09-2016Registered
Voluntary Childcare Register23-09-2016Registered

Latest Inspection

Last updated: 15 April 2026