The Ark Child Okeford

The Ark Child Okeford We are a child care setting located on the premises of St. Nicholas Primary School, Child Okeford. We open from 8.00am until 6.00pm for 50 weeks per year.

We are a community group, a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.

New FREE parenting course in Shaftesbury - drop into our coffee morning on Thursday, find out more and enrol ☕‘Being a P...
27/05/2026

New FREE parenting course in Shaftesbury - drop into our coffee morning on Thursday, find out more and enrol ☕

‘Being a Parent’ course from 4th June at our North Dorset Locality Family Hub Network Point in Shaftesbury for parents/carers of 3 – 8 year olds.

It’s a relaxed, informative and fun-filled course that will help parents get a better understanding of their child’s behaviour. The course offers parents the strategies and skills to improve communication, interact more effectively, nurture closer relationships, as well as look after their own wellbeing and health.

06/05/2026

Dinosaur stomping! 🦕🦖🦕

Last week in preschool
05/05/2026

Last week in preschool

Toddler moments
28/04/2026

Toddler moments

24/04/2026

Big thank you to for paying us a visit and showing us some amazing creatures!

21/04/2026

Join our latest parent/carer webinar: Understanding Autism

No diagnosis needed – everyone’s welcome

Are you supporting a child or young person who is autistic or may be autistic? Join our webinar to better understand their needs and explore practical ways to support them at home. In this 1‑hour live session we will:

- Explore sensory needs and overwhelm
- Explore communication differences
- Support emotional regulation
- Consider anxiety and wellbeing
- Share practical strategies for home

📅 Thursday 23 April
⏰ 4pm–5pm
💻 Online event
👉 For more information and to sign up: bit.ly/41EMSWt or click the link in our bio

The babies have been enjoying exploring cloud dough, using rollers and natural objects to make patterns and prints.
16/04/2026

The babies have been enjoying exploring cloud dough, using rollers and natural objects to make patterns and prints.

THIS FRIDAY!!! Don’t miss out on some yummy cakes and treats! 🍰🧁🍪CASH ONLY!
17/03/2026

THIS FRIDAY!!!
Don’t miss out on some yummy cakes and treats! 🍰🧁🍪
CASH ONLY!

World Book Day 2026📚
06/03/2026

World Book Day 2026📚

17/02/2026

As part of our Lunar new year celebrations, we enjoyed chicken stir fry for lunch. Preschool did a great job at using chopsticks to eat this yummy lunch!

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Child Okeford
DT118EL

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+441258861007

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