ELY (Early Learning Years) Nursery

19 The Grove, Finchley Central, London N3 1QN
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8.8 29 Reviews
  • ELY (Early Learning Years) Nursery, London
ELY (Early Learning Years) Nursery provides care and pre-school education for children between the ages of three months and six years, in a home-from-home environment where children feel safe, loved and motivated.

Children are encouraged to develop at their own pace and reach their full potential through engaging in stimulating and motivating activities throughout the day. The two storey building provides children with a secure and happy learning space, where CCTV cameras are installed for extra safety and peace of mind.

ELY is a vegetarian nursery and serves no meat, fish or poultry. Meals are prepared daily by the onsite cook and they are well-balanced, nutritious and provide children with a variety of flavours and textures. The nursery endeavours to cater for any specific dietary requirements.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Sat Sharma
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Sharina Anand (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 52

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Please email for our latest fees. We offer government-funded childcare, which will be extended to working parents of children from 9 months starting September 2024.

Opening Times

  • 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

When Closed

  • Closed for 3 days over Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • There are parking facilities on the driveway.

ELY (Early Learning Years) Nursery Reviews (29)

8.8

ELY (Early Learning Years) Nursery has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.848) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time ELY (Early Learning Years) Nursery has 29 reviews.

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Review from Rhea C (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Ely nursery, the staff and all so friendly and caring towards the children. They have various activities throughout the day for the children and go about and beyond to help them with their development. They upload so many photos daily of what they get up to, which is so lovely
to see! Thank you all for everything!
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Review from Charlotte H (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been extremely happy with the Ely nursery. Our daughter was immediately integrated into her room and had no trouble settling in. The communication from the staff and via the app is outstanding and the daily updates are great. I have truly appreciated Ely's flexibility with start and finish dates
and also the teacher discount has been great for our circumstances so this is also worth asking about. The fees are also reasonable compared to other nurseries. I recommend this nursery without hesitation. Others may have more modern facilities but don't choose a nursery based on this- it is all about the staff and the activities are also great!
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Review from Victoria D (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is fantastic - really feels like a home away from home. The staff are absolutely brilliant and my son had a wonderful time there in the Red Room. I saw a big difference in his development when he joined. We are so sad to be leaving after only a year but we are moving neighbourhoods- it's
going to be hard to find another one we love as much. I love how vibrant it is and my son is so happy - he runs to the door in the morning when it's time to go. A huge thank you to all the staff for making my son feel so loved.
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Review from Chetan D (Father of Child) published on 13 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I and my wife could not be happier with the way our daughter was treated at ELY. She had the most wonderful send-off with a graduation party at the end of the term. The staff are so welcoming, supportive and accommodating. They make our daughter feel loved and safe. Special mention to two key workers
who my daughter absolutely adored. We will be sending our youngest to ELY very soon without any hesitation. ELY is a trustworthy nursery run by the most wonderful people. The food is also only vegetarian which is reassuring for us.
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Review from Aniusca Yamil G (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been immensely grateful for the care and support that my son has received during his time at this amazing nursery. We found a clean and welcoming environment, with a beautiful garden and friendly staff, adequate safeguarding and the food is quite good and healthy, plus they prepare children very
well for the transition to primary school. My little one enjoyed his time there.
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Review from Irina G (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
At ELY Nursery this summer, warmth and professionalism stood out. Arriving from abroad, my daughter experienced immediate integration, making her transition smooth and heartwarming. The classroom staff, especially five members of staff in particular, fostered a nurturing environment. The management
- the owner, manager, and two other members of staff - excelled in understanding and kindness, consistently meeting our unique needs.
ELY's daily routine blends learning and play, with added conveniences like meal provisions and thoughtful excursions. The team's dedication to children's welfare is evident, and their commitment unparalleled. For anyone seeking a supportive setting for their child, ELY Nursery is top-notch. The positive impact they've made is unforgettable, solidifying them as a top choice.
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Review from Marisa W (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t wish for a more wonderful, caring, attentive, nurturing environment for our son. The staff are excellent and go above and beyond to help with anything that they can. They always take the time to fill you in on progress and any specific concerns if they arise. The range of activities that
they do with the children is fantastic, which is wonderful for development.
My son is beyond happy there and comes home smiling every day. Thank you for being excellent ELY Nursery.
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Review from Maria R (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We can't thank ELY Nursery enough for being so excellent and fantastic all around! From a superb staff to the owner who is always open and very accommodating and always responsive to all of our questions and everything! Outstanding nursery. Once again, thank you ELY Nursery for all the tender loving
you gave us and for all the care. Hope to see you again.
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Review from Kirsten B (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What an absolutely wonderful nursery. As soon as I went to visit I knew it was the right place for our daughter, it truly does feel like a home from home. All the staff, including management, are warm and clearly caring, which filled me with confidence. The personal touches the nursery adds, like colourfully
decorating the whole place monthly to celebrate a whole spectrum of cultural events are more meaningful than some other 'added extras' I know other nurseries employ. I was especially delighted by the wonderful Christmas celebration they carefully plan for the children and parents. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend ELY.
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Review from Katie d (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
There are no words that can describe how special ELY nursery has been to us over the years. A home from home. My son has come away with friends forever, memories to last a lifetime but moreover, the greatest foundations ready for him to start in Reception. ELY might not be the newest and most 'modern'
looking nursery but it is the most nurturing and loving with a fantastically diverse team. The low staff turnover is a testament to the excellent management and care of the team itself, but the team are amazing. I miss them all; several members of staff in particular - they are all superstars. The owner is so personable and has been so accommodating over the years (including having my son visit for odd days after he started school!). I didn't know they made nurseries like this anymore, but we certainly struck gold.
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Review from Dana Y (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter came to ELY Nursery as a baby new to the world and new to London. She grew up to be an amazing 4-year-old girl. I will forever be grateful for the professional, caring and amazing stability she (and I) got from you. Thank you for everything.
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Review from Natalie H (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our two girls have been at ELY Nursery since January 2021 and between them, they have experienced all 3 rooms. The nursery was initially recommended to us through friends with the main positive being that the staff were so caring. We have found exactly the same thing and are really impressed with the
investment the staff seem to have in the development of our children. We also are very impressed with the diversity of the staff with varying ages, genders and ethnicities which provides the children with different outlooks. We were pleased to see the introduction of the online learning portal to see what the children have been doing which has been especially helpful due to Covid limiting entry to the nursery. The facilities themselves are not the most modern or spacious but what is lacking in this is made up for by the staff. So do not let the facilities put you off.
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Review from Kunal R (Father of Child) published on 1 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at ELY Nursery in April 2019 and we are very happy with the nursery! After the settling in period he has done really well and loves the teachers and environment! We are very happy and would recommend any family or friends to consider this nursery for their children.
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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So happy with this nursery! Baby has grown and learned so much since she started, she loves going and the staff always show so much love and care for her. I feel very reassured leaving her for the day at ELY Nursery, really takes a weight off - I would 100% recommend them.
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Review from M T (Father of Child) published on 9 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the ELY Nursery (“ELY”) for over a year now and he is so happy there – it feels like a second home to him. All of the staff are so nurturing and supportive and they provide him with so much care, attention and positivity. I have always found the key workers to be very communicative
and the admin team are so efficient. I would highly recommend ELY to anyone looking for a nursery in the area and I feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful and happy environment for my son.
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Review from Deborah H (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
ELY Nursery is without a doubt ‘from home to home.’ You really do receive a personal touch and that’s what attracted us to it when looking at nurseries. We sent our eldest there in 2018 and she has enjoyed and adapted to the red, amber, and green room amazingly. The staff are warm, caring, and go above
and beyond. Our youngest started in April this year and once again the settling in was superb. From experience, the management will go out of their way to help and support you. My three-year-old adores ELY and that’s the true test, isn’t it? She has developed in many ways but most importantly they’ve instilled important values in her. I can’t praise the nursery enough and am only leaving due to relocating. I would have no hesitation in recommending this excellent nursery to anyone.
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Review from D N (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending ELY nursery for 1.5 years commencing in the Red room and moving to Amber room towards the end of last year. We have been incredibly happy with the nursery - the staff are warm and friendly and there is special ‘homely’ feeling that permeates. Our daughter loves attending
nursery and is always eager to enter in the morning and always leaves with a smile on her face on the way out. She is very content and happy there and is very fond of the teachers whom have all been incredibly gentle and nurturing towards her and to watch her grow with the nursery has been a beautiful thing. We will be relocating overseas shortly and will be sad to see our daughter leave and we hope to find an equally lovely nursery in our new location. It really is a fantastic nursery on all counts I cannot recommend it highly enough and we will be sad to say goodbye.
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Review from Toe Toe Y (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending ELY Nursery in the green room since July 2021. It was a very difficult time for both my son and me at that time. I was not sure whether or not I should send my son to the nursery. But the owner gave me good advice and helped me to make the best decision. Also, the staff made
transactions very easy for us. My son has now become more independent and he is really happy at his nursery. He loves all his teachers. They all are very professional, caring, kind, and treat my son like their own. This is amazing about them. Every time I pick him up, he is really happy. I couldn’t recommend ELY Nursery highly enough.
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Review from Codie L (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our daughter (joined at age 14m) enjoyed her time at ELY. They were very responsive and always communicated clearly. The staff were friendly and my daughter was always very happy with them. The one full-week settlement period was very helpful.
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Review from Tess C (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Ely Nursery for the last 6-months in the Red Room (he is now 18-months). We have been very happy with the nursery - the staff are very warm, friendly and professional, and our toddler just adores them. We were initially very nervous about our son attending any nursery, but
the staff made the transition very easy for us. If we have any questions, they are always very quickly answered via email. Couldn’t recommend this nursery highly enough!
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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.848)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.848) out of 10 for ELY (Early Learning Years) Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.867 for ELY (Early Learning Years) Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (53 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.867
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.981 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for ELY (Early Learning Years) Nursery is based on 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.5
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 52 number of registered child places is 10.4. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 10.4 = 0.481
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

Sharina

Sharina

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2004

Meet Sharina, our nursery manager at Ely Nursery. Sharina has been an integral part of our team since 2004, initially joining as a staff member in the rooms and working her way up to manager. With a Level 4 Childcare Qualification, Sharina is highly skilled in overseeing top-quality care and education for young children. She is dedicated to the day-to-day running of the nursery and implementing our ICP (Individual Care Plan) to ensure that every single child receives the highest standard of care and development in areas where needed.

Kiira

Kiira

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Introducing Kiira, our Nursery's Deputy Manager who has 6 years experience in the childcare sector. She works closely with our Manager, Sharina, to maintain the seamless day-to-day operations of the nursery. With her Level 3 Childcare Qualification, Kiira is well-versed in delivering quality care and education to young children. She is also the Room Leader of our Green Room, where she creates a nurturing and engaging environment for children aged 3 to 5 years to help them reach their full potential.

Frequently Asked Questions about ELY (Early Learning Years) Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that ELY (Early Learning Years) Nursery accepts?

ELY (Early Learning Years) Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is ELY (Early Learning Years) Nursery Open?

ELY (Early Learning Years) Nursery 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 ELY (Early Learning Years) Nursery have capacity for?

ELY (Early Learning Years) Nursery has capacity for a total of 52 Children.

How far is ELY (Early Learning Years) Nursery to the centre of London?

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

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