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The Learning Experience, East Finchley

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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4.8(26 parent reviews)
·250 East End Road, East Finchley, London, N2 8AU · Barnet
Number of places
165 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Barnet

About this day nursery

The Learning Experience East Finchley offers childcare and early years education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery focuses on supporting each stage of a child's early development with age-specific programmes.

Their LEAP curriculum is play-based and character-led, designed to foster confidence, creativity, and emotional growth. The curriculum integrates language and literacy through stories and songs, enrichment activities like art and music, academic foundations in numeracy and problem-solving, and physical development through movement and outdoor play.

The nursery provides calm, safe, and purpose-built spaces with five distinct age-group rooms. They emphasise strong parent partnerships, offering daily updates and open communication to keep families informed and involved in their child's journey.

The dedicated team of experienced educators provides consistent support and a nurturing environment.

What it's like

Leaders and staff have created a bright and happy environment where every child is greeted by their name and a big smile. The robust key-person approach supports children to develop secure and trusting relationships with adults, resulting in happy, confident, and settled children with positive attitudes to learning. Staff implement a broad and varied curriculum with exciting activities that help all children progress to their next stages of learning.

Character-led curriculumPlay-based learningAge-specific programmes (3 months to 5 years)Strong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

M-F, 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

October 2020

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Learning Experience, East Finchley

Last inspected 30 October 2024 · Nelam Pooni

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

Leaders and staff have created a bright and happy environment where every child is greeted by their name and a big smile. The robust key-person approach supports children to develop secure and trusting relationships with adults, resulting in happy, confident, and settled children with positive attitudes to learning. Staff implement a broad and varied curriculum with exciting activities that help all children progress to their next stages of learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff know children well and plan exciting activities based on their individual interests.
  • Children are given lots of opportunities to sing songs, listen to stories, and have conversations, supporting communication and language development.
  • Leaders have good oversight of the provision and are committed to continuous development.
  • Children with SEND and those who may need extra support are promoted well.
  • Children learn that there are lots of fun ways to keep fit and healthy, with daily access to outdoor play and activities like yoga sessions.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on staff's interactions to further challenge children's learning
  • 2support staff's understanding of children's language development and how to extend their learning.
Inspection #10362936 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders ensure that the curriculum is ambitious and challenging for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, who make good progress. Children with SEND and those who may need extra support are promoted well. Leaders work with professionals and use recommended strategies to support children, collaborating with parents for good communication to ensure all children make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children learn that there are lots of fun ways to keep fit and healthy. They have daily access to outdoor play, with plenty of space to run, climb and ride tricycles and scooters. Staff also provide activities, such as yoga sessions, to further promote children's physical strength and coordination, which helps children to become confident and skilled in using their large-muscle movements.

Parent Reviews of The Learning Experience, East Finchley

4.8
(26)
Karolina K
3 months ago

Brilliant nursery! The facilities are lovely – bright, clean and beautifully designed for young children. Most importantly, the staff are fantastic – warm, caring and supportive: Samira, Karen, Nicola, Shanelle, Sharon, Ossie and Sonia, to name just a few wonderful teachers. There is also the excellent management team and the amazing kitchen staff who prepare delicious meals for the children. Both of our children have attended this nursery for several years now, and I always recommend it to anyone looking for a nurturing and welcoming place for their little ones.

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Mia Oyenuga
7 months ago

have been consistently impressed with the quality of care and education provided at this nursery. The staff are warm, attentive, and highly professional, creating a safe and welcoming environment where children feel comfortable and supported. The classrooms are clean, well-organized, and stocked with age-appropriate learning materials that encourage both play and development. The daily activities are thoughtfully structured to balance educational learning with creative play, helping children grow socially, emotionally, and academically. Communication with parents is clear and consistent. Regular updates, progress reports, and approachable staff make it easy to stay informed and engaged in my child’s development. The nursery also places strong emphasis on safety and hygiene, which gives parents peace of mind. Overall, this nursery provides an excellent foundation for early childhood education. I would highly recommend it to any family seeking a nurturing and professional environment for their children.

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Rachel Pierre-Morales
7 months ago

I strongly caution anyone considering sending their children to this nursery. Serious safety concerns. This nursery is very unprofessional and after sending my child here I have severe safety concerns. The director was unprofessional and rude on my daughter's FIRST DAY . Despite handing forms for payment information she directly asked how I am paying and insinuated I didn't have all the correct information about paying and approached the conversation very unprofessional as it was clear staff are not reading forms and lack of communication. The second week of my daughter being there she came home with a ripped vest which no one mentioned to me when collecting her and was told she was 'emotional' that day. They fabricated an unsatisfactory response ' a thread was loose and became bigger through out the day' which is a lie as the fabric is ripped on the vest rather than any stray thread, not only this the vest was brand new and I dressed my child this morning and the vest had no stray thread.I was told the teacher ‘forgot’ to mention this because she was 'overwhelmed' from the morning to the evening.. this is not something I take lightly however I feel as though this is something parents should know when sending their children here as upon first glance this is great however I believe a full picture of what they’re offering is needed. Severe negligence and lack of accountability.

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Sarah Manzeke
3 months ago

TLE is a supportive nursery. Management such as Komal and Amber are always ready to support when needed.

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Temi Yussuf
a year ago

My daughter started this amazing nursery earlier this month and what an amazing transition she has had. She absolutely loves her teachers and she has made so many lovely friends. The staff at this nursery truly do prioritise your child's development, mental health and growth as a whole. Wouldn't recommend anything better than this. I look forward to seeing how she further improves being here.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2023

  • October 2024Good
  • January 2023Good

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