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A-Class Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2022)
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5.0(36 parent reviews)
·268 James Place, High Road, London, N17 8NR · Haringey
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Haringey

About this day nursery

A-Class Nursery, situated in London N17 8NR, provides a nurturing "home away from home" environment for children to thrive. This Ofsted-registered childcare provider emphasises exploration, learning, and personal growth.

The nursery offers flexible sessions, including full-day, morning, and afternoon options, to accommodate diverse family needs. With a strong Islamic ethos, the nursery aims to create a comfortable space where Muslim children can embrace their religious identity.

A fantastic outdoor area, equipped for climbing, riding, and general exploration, encourages active play and discovery. The nursery values parental involvement, encouraging visits to meet the team and explore the facilities.

They also offer government-funded places for eligible children and sibling discounts, demonstrating a commitment to accessibility and family support. The curriculum is designed to prepare pre-school children for primary school by focusing on the EYFS 7 areas of learning, alongside fostering independence in daily routines.

Our ethos

A-Class Nursery operates with a strong Islamic ethos, aiming to provide a comfortable space for Muslim children to embrace their religious identity within a "home away from home" environment. Their curriculum is based on the EYFS 7 areas of learning, preparing children for primary school while fostering independence. They value exploration, learning, personal growth, and parental involvement, offering a secure and accessible setting.

What it's like

Children develop strong, nurturing relationships with staff at this warm and welcoming nursery, and staff ensure children feel safe and secure which helps them become confident learners. Staff plan a broad and stimulating curriculum and children's physical development is well supported through outdoor play, such as running, riding tricycles and balancing on equipment.

Islamic EthosFlexible SessionsOutdoor Play AreaGovernment Funded PlacesSibling Discount

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Registration Fee£30 / session
  • Full Day£225 / week
  • Morning session£165 / week
  • Afternoon session£165 / week

Key facts

Opening hours

9am-5pm Monday to Friday during term time

Session types

Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session

Food

Snacks provided, packed lunch required for full-time children

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for A-Class Nursery

Last inspected 8 June 2022 · Paul Church

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children develop strong, nurturing relationships with staff at this warm and welcoming nursery, and staff ensure children feel safe and secure which helps them become confident learners. Staff plan a broad and stimulating curriculum and children's physical development is well supported through outdoor play, such as running, riding tricycles and balancing on equipment.

Inspector highlights

  • Strong, nurturing relationships – children feel safe and secure.
  • Broad and stimulating curriculum that builds on children's knowledge over time.
  • Strong focus on personal, social and emotional development, with improvements after COVID-19.
  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good.
  • Safeguarding arrangements are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1promote children's independence skills further by encouraging and supporting them to do more things for themselves
  • 2develop staff practice so they understand how to extend and deepen older children's learning, including how activities and resources can provide challenge.
Inspection #10207786 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. Potential issues are identified early and external support and advice is sought when necessary, with parents fully involved.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy playing in the outside area, running, riding the tricycles and balancing carefully on the equipment. Children understand the importance of regular physical activity.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language are encouraged to speak their home language and staff use words and phrases to encourage them.

Parent Reviews of A-Class Nursery

5.0
(36)
Mathylde
3 months ago

This was the first nursery for our twins, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. They absolutely loved attending and settled in very quickly thanks to the warm and caring environment. The staff are wonderful, supportive, and clearly dedicated to the children. A special thank you to their key worker, Lul and Rim, who were amazing with our twins. They built such a lovely bond with them and always made them feel happy and safe. We’re very grateful to the whole team and would definitely recommend this nursery to other parents. Take care guys!! xxxxxx

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Roda M
2 months ago

As parents who place great value on early childhood education and development, we can confidently say that A Class Nursery has been an exceptional setting for our family. When we first began our search for our daughter’s nursery, we were understandably nervous and wanted to choose the best environment, one where she would be nurtured, supported, and, above all, safe. We still remember meeting Adam at the gates and being welcomed so warmly by him and Ramla. That initial interaction immediately reassured us that we had found a setting built on genuine care, professionalism, and strong values. Our daughter, who is now six years old, attended the nursery during her early years. Throughout her time there, she was consistently supported in reaching her developmental milestones by a team of highly skilled and dedicated early years practitioners. The nurturing environment they created played a significant role in shaping her confidence and independence. Even today, she fondly recalls her happy memories at the nursery, and it is evident to us that her positive early experiences there contributed greatly to the confident and resilient young girl she has become. Our son now attends A Class Nursery, and we have witnessed equally remarkable progress in his development. He genuinely enjoys going each day and has blossomed socially and emotionally. His speech and communication skills have developed substantially, and he has become far more interactive and self-assured. It has been reassuring to see how thoughtfully the practitioners tailor their support to meet each child’s individual needs. One of the aspects we value most is the strong and professional rapport we have built with the managers and practitioners. As first-time parents and now as parents of two, we have always felt supported, listened to, and guided. The team has gone above and beyond, offering advice and assistance not only within the early years framework but also with school application processes and other matters beyond their immediate remit. We can't thank the team enough for caring for our children and always having the time to provide daily updates and catch ups. We feel incredibly fortunate to be part of such a caring and professionally run establishment. May Allah continue to bless, enrich, and protect your nursery and the wonderful work you do for families and children.

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Abdilatif Kadiya
10 months ago

We are so grateful for the wonderful care and support has given our children. From the very first day, the staff have made them feel safe, happy, and valued. We’ve seen such incredible growth in their confidence, communication, and learning—thanks to the nurturing environment and engaging activities. Our daughter will definitely miss this place but we leave with great memories and total confidence our daughter is well prepared for next steps. Thanks to A class Nursery and all supportive staff.

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Fay Ali
10 months ago

My son has been attending this nursery for the past 2 years or so. I couldn’t write in words how amazing they have been. The staff are attentive, nurturing and very experienced in looking after all children with all kind of needs. My son will miss this nursery, It’s a shame we are leaving to start big school. I would like to thank all the staff and members of this nursery for all the patience and care they have offered my son.

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Surraya Abukar
10 months ago

The past year my daughter was so well taken care off. Each term her confidence grew stronger. She made lots of friends and I can not complement the staff enough!! We’ve had a lovely nursery experience indeed.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

8 June 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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