Why Choose Our Nursery?
At Ark Dickens, we believe the earliest years are the most magical—and the most important. Our Nursery is a warm, welcoming environment where every child is seen, heard, and loved. Whether your child is two, three or four, we offer a rich early years experience designed to spark curiosity, grow confidence, and support learning through play.
Who can attend?
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2-Year-Olds:
Funded places available through PCC (Portsmouth City Council) 15 hours per week. -
3 and 4-Year-Olds:
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Universal 15 hours funded childcare.
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30-hour places available for eligible families — full-time, five days a week.
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We offer flexible, high-quality provision to meet your needs and give your child the very best start.
Click here to apply for 2-Year-Old Funding.
Click here to apply for 3-Year-Old 30h Funding.
Meet The Team
Our Early Years team is truly exceptional. Every member of staff is highly trained in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, and they are passionate about building warm, trusting relationships with children.
From settling in your little one with kindness and care, to developing early language, social skills and independence—our team goes above and beyond, every day. We don't just look after children—we nurture, teach, and inspire them.
Miss J Stansmore
Mrs S Ferrett
Miss A Searle
Miss D Stagno
Interested? Let Us Contact You!
If you’re thinking about a nursery place for your child, we’d love to hear from you. Please fill in the short interest form below and a member of our team will get in touch to discuss next steps.
👉 Click here to get in contact with us!
To apply, please visit the school office for more information.