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Academic Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
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4.6(9 parent reviews) ·Academic Day Nursery, 1 Aden Terrace, London, N16 9BW · Hackney
Number of places
55 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Hackney

About this day nursery

Academic Day Nursery has been a trusted childcare provider for over 14 years, offering a nurturing environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years, operating Monday to Friday. The nursery prides itself on its experienced, DBS-checked staff, most of whom hold Level 3 childcare qualifications and current paediatric first-aid certificates.

They are committed to ongoing training to ensure their skills and knowledge remain up-to-date. The setting features dedicated baby, toddler, and preschool rooms, all designed to encourage learning through play, alongside a focus on outdoor activities.

Meals provided are freshly prepared and guided by an NHS dietician. Conveniently situated near Clissold Park, the nursery is wheelchair accessible.

Academic Day Nursery has received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted report and has been welcoming families since its establishment in 2005. They offer both full-time and part-time day care options and embrace a multi-cultural environment, alongside various extra-curricular activities.

What it's like

Children are excited to attend and separate well from carers, receiving affectionate, nurturing interactions from staff. Staff provide a language-rich environment and planned learning opportunities, supporting children's curiosity and perseverance so they engage confidently and make good progress.

Established since 2005Ofsted-rated "Good"DBS-checked, qualified staffNHS dietician-guided mealsMulti-cultural environment

Pricing & funding

Fees are calculated based on the weekly charge multiplied by the open weeks and divided by 12. Government funding is stretched over the nursery's 50+ open weeks. Optional voluntary enrichment charges are applied to cover meals, snacks, and extracurricular activities, with families able to opt out.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Deposit£200.00 / session
  • Under 2s (unfunded) for 3 days£1131 / week
  • Under 2s (unfunded) for 4 days£1421 / week
  • Under 2s (unfunded) for 5 days£1776 / week
  • Under 2s (30 hour funded) for 3 days£361 / week

Good to know

  • A £200 deposit is required at registration, which is refunded when the child leaves the nursery.
  • Funding is stretched over the nursery's 50+ open weeks of the year.
  • Fees are calculated annually and billed in 12 monthly installments.
  • Optional voluntary monthly fees apply to funded hours to cover meals and extra activities.
  • Parents can opt out of enrichment fees, in which case they must provide essential daily-use items.

Key facts

Food

Nursery meals with 5-star rated food hygiene, devised under the guidance of an NHS dietician. Option to opt-out and provide own meals (no refrigeration available).

Opening hours

Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Academic Day Nursery

Last inspected 3 August 2022 · Antonia Campbell

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 are excited to attend and separate well from carers, receiving affectionate, nurturing interactions from staff. Staff provide a language-rich environment and planned learning opportunities, supporting children's curiosity and perseverance so they engage confidently and make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are extremely excited to arrive and settle well.
  • Nurturing staff who build close relationships with children.
  • Strong communication with parents and effective settling-in routines.
  • Language-rich environment with a sharp focus on literacy.
  • Staff knowledgeable about children's development and measure the impact of teaching, supporting good progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance current methods of coaching and mentoring to support staff to raise the quality of their practice to a consistently high level
  • 2consistently support children's understanding of the impact their behaviour has on themselves and others.
Inspection #10215565 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Staff encourage babies to explore age-appropriate climbing equipment in the safe, enclosed garden area.

Parent Reviews of Academic Day Nursery

4.6
(9)
Ruth Sardinha
a year ago

The best nursery ever! My two kids went to Academics, and I cannot recommend them enough. Michelle and the team do an amazing job! I will always be grateful for their love and kindness! THE BEST!

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Sólveig Óskarsdóttir
3 years ago

We have loved being part of this nursery family. My son joined in February 2019 and is now about to graduate 3.5 years later. The number one priority here is taking care of the kids, which is not always a given with nurseries. No fuss, no nonsense. It's just a really great, diverse, authentic, fun, caring and supportive environment. Management and teachers also deserve a huge praise for how they've supported the kids and families through the pandemic. Making us feel secure but also supported. My son has built lots of good skills here and many great relationships both with his teachers and the other children. We'll forever feel lucky to have had them to help raise- and support our little boy. Thank you.

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Aifric Daly
3 years ago

Highly recommend Academic Day Nursery. Both of our children were so happy there for the best part of 4 years. All of the staff were so lovely, they are like one big family and we will miss them all so much. They were so caring and accommodating and both of our children absolutely loved going to nursery. They made lovely friends and so many fun-filled memories together in Academic. They were always so well looked after in a safe, stimulating and above all, happy environment. Cannot recommend them enough!

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Christopher Martin
2 years ago

An amazing place. Both our kids have loved their time there. The staff are supportive and caring; they work together like a family. We have been with them for 5 years now, our youngest has just graduated and we are sad to be moving on. We are sure we will rest in contact with them and will continue to recommend them to our friends and neighbours.

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Ines account
6 years ago

This nursery has been amazing for my baby! They really care about the children and they have an excellent reputation in the local area. They have been wonderful! I was so nervous for my baby to go there at 11 months and he was fine, he eats better there than with me sometimes! He has naps, he is safe and the environment is clean. Well done

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

3 August 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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