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Academy 4 Kids

209 Friern Barnet Lane, Whetstone, London N20 0NG
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Academy 4 Kids programmes have been developed over time to suit all ages from 3 months to 5 years. As a baby, your child will be stimulated by toys and objects. At a later stage they will learn to be creative with simple materials such as clay and fabrics. Later they will be encouraged to paint and dance to music. The main objective is to make sure first of all that your child is happy in care, which means that they feel safe and secure.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Owner

  • A B Nurseries Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Lisa Bekos(Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 5 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday07:30-18:30
  • Tuesday07:30-18:30
  • Wednesday07:30-18:30
  • Thursday07:30-18:30
  • Friday07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

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9.8

Academy 4 Kids has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.792) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Academy 4 Kids has 44 reviews.

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Review from Petra S (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been attending Academy 4 Kids since 2023, and we couldn't be happier with our experience.

The nursery has amazing outdoor spaces, including a large playground and a beautiful woodland area where the children can explore, play, and enjoy nature.

The staff have always been kind, caring, and supportive. I always felt completely confident leaving my son there while I was at work, knowing he was happy, safe, and well looked after.

A special thank you to Jessica, Jaycee, and Yuko for everything you have done for our son. Your kindness, patience, and dedication have helped him grow into a confident and happy little boy.

As he gets ready to start school this September, we are so grateful for all the wonderful memories and support. I highly recommend Academy 4 Kids to any parent looking for a caring and nurturing nursery.

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Review from Ruairi O (Father of Child) published on 2 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Both my children attend Academy 4 Kids and they love it. There are lots of activities to keep the children entertained and engaged. The outdoor area is very large and perfect for energetic children to burn off some energy. I have found all the staff to be professional, caring and extremely helpful. I would highly recommend Academy 4 Kids as a safe and fun nursery for your children.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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I've had all 3 of my children attend A4K and have had a great experience with all of them. They love attending and have made some real experiences and relationships that they will hold with them. The team are fantastic, there's always lots going on and they have great facilities - lots of outdoor time in the woodlands! I would highly recommend

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Review from Natasha L (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My experience at Academy across both my children had been exemplary. The physical space is fantastic and the amount of time they get to spend outside, especially in the Woodlands. Most importantly the staff care so well for the kids. My son will randomly say in the car 'I love ' name of staff member. They know him really well, have supported him when he had been challenging regulating his emotions and struggling with potty training and he's just really happy there. I'm going to be very emotional leaving in a few months for the final time. Loads of our friends have sent their kids to the same nursery to equally positive responses. I would definitely recommend.

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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My little boy has recently moved into the toddler room, and the team have made the transition incredibly smooth. They have really taken his emotions and individual needs into consideration, making every effort to help him feel comfortable, safe and settled in his new environment.
I'm also very pleased with the activities they provide. It's clear that a lot of thought and care goes into ensuring the children receive the right balance of support, education and development opportunities. The staff are nurturing, attentive and genuinely invested in helping the children grow and thrive.

Thank you for making this transition such a positive experience for both him and us as parents

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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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A4K has been an integral part of our lives and we are so grateful to them. Their care, love and support has been a constant in our family's life for 5 years. Knowing our children were safe, loved and fostering a love of learning has meant everything. We are so proud to have been an A4K family and will always be cheer leaders of you all. Our little boy has flourished at school since leaving in 2024 and we are confident our daughter will too at the end of this summer. This is because of all the hard work of the incredible team. Yuko, Jess, Jaycee and everyone else provide a nurturing, fun and supportive environment for the children to thrive. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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Review from Thushara P (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been attending the nursery since February 2023, and from the very beginning he settled in beautifully. Over time, it has become clear just how much he enjoys being there - from the creative activities and play-based learning to the warm, welcoming environment that the staff work so hard to create. Every day he comes home excited to share what he has done, which speaks volumes about how engaged and happy he feels.
The teachers are consistently attentive, patient, and genuinely kind, taking the time to understand each child's needs and personality. Their nurturing approach has helped our son grow in confidence, independence, and social skills. We have always felt reassured knowing he is in such capable and caring hands.

As parents, we are truly grateful for the level of care, communication, and support the nursery provides. We are very happy with everything they do and would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a safe place for their child.

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Review from C Z (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Attentive staff & good coordination with parents to deal with specific situations. My son is happy and learning a lot. There is a lot of activities. I love the garden & outdoor/ nature playground. Overall we're happy.

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Review from Emeline Y (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son comes home everyday telling me he has had so much fun at nursery. He even asks to go to nursery at the weekend. The outdoor space is amazing, with the added benefit of a wonderful woodland for the children to play in. The staff are so kind and caring, and extremely observant as to the needs and development of the children. They took the lead on potty training and as well as teaching the children core developmental skills are also teaching them the importance of manners and being helpful. They keep parents very well informed and have regular opportunities for parents/ grandparents/ carers to attend sessions at the nursery with their children.

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Review from Hashi F (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Can't thank the staff enough!
My 2 sons joined in 2022 and 2025 when they turned 1. They are supported, cared for and are in an environment setup by Yuko and Jess for them to thrive.
They have been lucky to have had key workers who care and have a gift for working with kids.

There are organised events such as nativity or Christmas plays, sports day, celebrating different cultural celebrations or artists. These run in addition to the day to day activities which involve great use of their fab outdoor facilities , embracing messy play indoors and outdoors, having sandpits, learning with the book library, songs and how to interact with other children.

Staff take the time to give daily updates on an app.
They'll at times give me helpful observations and rally together when we want to address any issues on interactions with other kids or growth, which makes me feel they are a trusted partner in bringing up my sons.

Highly recommend Academy 4 kids to other parents

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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our family has been with the nursery since Sept 2023. Lovely nursery with great outdoor space. Lots of fun indoor and outdoor events and activities. All kids have enjoyed going and are well looked after. All staff are caring and kind.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has just started in January and has settled in really well. The staff are absolutely amazing, very caring and nurturing. I was with my daughter during her settling in days and saw how they interact with the children, comforting the ones who had also just started and playing with the others. The menu is quite varied and there's loads of different toys to explore! I enjoy seeing the photos at the end of the day and finding out what they did in their day. My son went to A4K as well and enjoyed his time there, looks like it will be the same for my daughter!

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Review from Raique C (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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My child loves the nursery! She loves going there and gets excited when getting ready/leaving the house. She's started in the baby room and now moving to the toddler room. The teachers have been amazing at making sure she felt welcomed and cared for. They are friendly and energetic, warm, loving, personal and greets the child with a positive attitude and smile. I have visited 6 nurseries around me and this was the 7th and my choice. We are happy here. Also was recommended by a few families in my road with older kids so definitely it shows consistency in results. They are also very responsible and attentive to the child individually specially with sickness etc. They aren't perfect but they are wonderful. I can't wait for summer so that my child can explore the forest space.

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Review from Jonathan H (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Absolutely brilliant nursery with amazing staff and lovely outdoor space. Both my kids have loved their time at academy 4 kids and I would not hesitate to recommend! The nursery was also instrumental in supporting us with preparing our EHCP.

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Review from Nancy C (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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My two boys absolutely love the nursery. We tried other nurseries before, but they just weren't the right fit for our son. We can't thank the Yellow and Green Room staff enough for allowing us to work without worrying about our children.

When my son isn't at nursery, all I hear is, "Danielle had to go on break," "Danielle wasn't in today," and "Mummy, I'm going to tell Danielle about my purple elephant!" It's so lovely to see how much he adores her.

Fabulous job, ladies - you're all amazing!

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Review from Alexis N (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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We've been very happy with Academy 4 Kids. All the staff are friendly and helpful and you get a real sense that your child is being cared for and educated. They are always happy to share feedback. The grounds are great, especially the large green outdoor spaces.

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Review from Raquel P (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our child has been at Academy 4 kids for almost 2 years and we are very pleased with the care and services they offer. Their opening hours allow us to go to work and not have to shuffle or reduce our shift, they offer meals with an in-house cook so we know our child is having good quality, fresh food and more important than anything, they offer a supportive and loving environment to learn and develop for our child, allowing for messy play, outdoors exploring and focussed activities. We are a very happy family and very thankful of how the team at Academy 4 kids look after our little one.

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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Both my children have gone to academy. They have been incredibly happy. We have been therefore at the surgery from 2021 to now my youngest will leave this year in 2026. The staff know the children well, support their learning needs and encourage independence. The staff all stay years on years saying volumes of how happy they are also. They have both started off at about 15months and been there till 4 years. They run in and don't look back and idolise their key persons. Couldn't recommend enough, beautiful outdoor space, with a woodlands that both boys have adored. They listen to feedback and in cooperate as much as possible. Recently a menu change has been great to include a more well rounded diet and my little one always eats well.

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Review from Solon K (Father of Child) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our family has been with Academy 4 Kids since September 2023, and we're very happy with the care and support both of our young boys have received during their time there. As parents, finding a nurturing and reliable environment is one of the most important decisions we face - and Academy 4 Kids has truly delivered on this front.

Most of all, the staff have been welcoming, professional, and clearly dedicated to the children. Both of our sons have grown in confidence, independence, and social skills since attending. It's been lovely to see how much they enjoy going in each day and how well they've bonded with the staff and other children.

The communication from the nursery has also been clear and consistent, which we really value. We've appreciated the regular updates, photos, and insights into what the children have been learning and doing each week.

Overall, we're very happy and would definitely recommend Academy 4 Kids to other families.

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Review from Chandrika C (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Both our children attended Academy for Kids. Our son joined in January 2023 when he was 3 and our baby started when she was 10 months old and she is currently 20 months. Both our children adapted and settled in so easily-which reflects what a nurturing and wonderful setting academy is. The staff go above and beyond to ensure that children and parents have a wonderful experience-activities such as Sports day, nativity and stay and play sessions were the highlights of our children's time there. Communication on progress is good and thoughtful from key workers. The nursery manager is fantastic and is on top of all the day to day running of the nursery, staffing and knows all parents on an individual basis which is truly commendable given it's size. The outdoor and woodlands is a real differentiator for this nursery not seen in any nursery locally or elsewhere for that matter. It has built a passion for the outdoors, water and messy play for our children.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Academy 4 Kids

What is the Age Range of Children that Academy 4 Kids accepts?

Academy 4 Kids accepts Children aged from 0 years 5 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Academy 4 Kids Open?

Academy 4 Kids is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Academy 4 Kids have capacity for?

Academy 4 Kids has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is Academy 4 Kids to the centre of London?

8.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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