The Little Academy Day Nursery

Tillotson Road, Off Headstone Lane, Harrow HA3 6PS
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9.9 61 Reviews
  • The Little Academy Day Nursery, Harrow
The Little Academy is a private day nursery and pre-school for babies and children aged from three months to five years.

The nursery is committed to providing excellent standards of childcare and pre-school education, following the government curriculum.
The Little Academy offers a safe, caring, loving and stimulating environment where the children are encouraged to develop and explore.
Their aim is to ensure that by the time your child reaches school age they are confident, secure and able to achieve their own goals.

The nursery provides a safe and secure outside play area in which they reinforce the 7 areas of development.
The onsite cook provides healthy and nutritiously balanced meals to suit all dietary requirements and weaning styles.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • The Little Academy Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Leanne Berryman (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

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

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

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

The Little Academy Day Nursery Reviews (61)

9.9

The Little Academy Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.905) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Little Academy Day Nursery has 61 reviews.

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Review from Reema S (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter enjoys her time here. She is learning a lot. When she comes home and I ask her what did she do today, she always happily answers. She has made good friends. She enjoys the different activities she does, especially painting. The staff are friendly and provide good feedback about her day.
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Review from Wendy L (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started going to the Little Academy when he was a year old. He has been well looked after and we have no complaints with the nursery and the staff. All the staff are very caring and my son is always happy going there. He loves the food there and I do not need to worry if he has been well fed.
The Little Academy is a small nursery in comparison to other nursery chains, but I like the fact that my son would be able to know everyone in there, same as they would also know my son. I have been to other bigger nurseries where I can only see chaos with children overcrowded in the room. I would highly recommend the Little Academy nursery to other parents.
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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience has been very good at the Little Academy. My son settled in very well at first, then there were a few difficult days with him, but the staff were always understanding, kind and patient with both him and me. They were never condescending or judgmental which was reassuring. They always give
good, informed feedback and always take the time to speak to us when needed. I have nothing but good words to say about the nursery and its hard-working staff. Excellent.
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Review from Ali saad A (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing and friendly staff! My son only started a few months back and he loves it, usually asking to go in on the days he doesn't attend! The place is bigger than it looks from the outside and super clean too. Again, staff are great with kids as well as parents and communication is great.
Highly recommended to any parents wanting somewhere to place their children.
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Review from Leigh B (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A really brilliant setting for any child. My daughter loves the staff and varied days. Nothing is too much. The food options are also fantastic. Every child is welcomed and encouraged to shine. Communication is great between staff and parents.
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Review from Nadia B (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a great experience so far. Very well organised, nurturing, professional and safe environment. Really focused on providing the kids with lots of fun activities and playtime as well structured learning to prepare them for school. The staff are amazing and the manager is great. Highly recommend The
Little Academy!
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Review from Amy M (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has attended The Little Academy since October after a recommendation from another parent friend. We have been extremely satisfied with the communication between the nursery and ourselves. Emails and calls are replied to swiftly; the staff are lovely and friendly, and they have done everything
to accommodate our needs. Most importantly, our son comes home happy every time we pick him up. He seems to be involved in a range of different activities every day, which is fantastic to see.
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Review from Jessica H (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son began here in November 2020 when he was fifteen months old and he settled in very quickly! He loves being there and loves all the staff. They were fantastic during the pandemic to ensure all the guidelines were followed and the children's safety was their number one priority. My son is now eighteen
months old and he loves it, we notice every day that he comes home that there is something new he has learnt and for us, him being able to interact with other children at such a crucial age was our main priority. The Little Academy Day Nursery have given him this during lockdown one, two and three. I am very happy and would highly recommend this nursery to people in the area.
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Review from Tina P (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The nursery is very accommodating too. My daughters development has been very noticeable. She is always happy and talkative when she comes back home from nursery.
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Review from Bhavesh B (Father of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at The Little Academy Day Nursery has been fantastic for the last few years that we have sent our children there. They have helped along the way and been very attentive to our requirements and the children's needs.
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Review from Emilia C (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended this nursery for half a year, and we only moved him following a move out of the area. The staff are extremely conscientious and patient with the children, the safeguarding protocols are excellent, there seems to be a good mix of activities and outdoor time in a well equipped outdoor
playground. The use of the app is also really useful for recording how much they eat, sleep and have happy changes, and I always felt updated with his progress. It’s also, well managed a few of the fees are very reasonable. I think it’s unusual to find a nursery where the practitioners really care and where the kids have fun. I think it’s a testament that my son would get to nursery and run in, barely saying goodbye to me or his dad! Cannot rate highly enough.
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Review from Ana N (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been going to The Little Academy since he was 10-months-old. He has always been very happy staying there and has always felt like a home away from home. He loves his teachers and loves to help them. He made many friends there and has turned out to be a very social, independent, kind and confident
human being. The nursery and preschool is very nurturing. I am sure my son is going to miss his friends and teachers when he goes into reception year starting September 2020.
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Review from Grace B (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Little Academy is an extremely well organised and run learning facility. It provides the children with the steps to learn, play and grow. My son has attended the nursery since he was 6-months-old and the team members, that look after him, or help him around the facility are extremely patient and
understanding. As a parent they make me feel that the welfare of my child is being meet on a daily basis and they will not hesitate to contact me or vice versa regarding any problems or queries I may have. I couldn't of asked for a nicer team of people to look after my son and help him grow.
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Review from Natalie L (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending The Little Academy for the last 4 years and she has been so happy. It really is a ‘home from home’ and she has built strong relationships with the staff and other children.
She has developed into an intelligent, social, caring and confident young lady; and I know that
attending The Little Academy has played a large part in who she is.
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Review from D M (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Nursery staff are friendly, welcoming and professional and have been very supportive in my son's development and keep me up to date with his progress which I can also see for myself via the elog app. My son has become a lot more confident and interacts well with other children. It is a safe and
happy environment!
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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends in the toddler room at the Little Academy where he is always greeted with a smile and a warming cuddle. He loves going to nursery and I feel he is safe and provided with the best care possible. The girls are amazing at what they do and the management team are always accommodating and
friendly.
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Review from Sheila N (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to this nursery for 2 years now and has learnt so much and is very happy. Staff are great. They give detailed feedback and offer advice when wanted. Nursery manager is very helpful and deals with queries quickly and efficiently. They have an invaluable elog facility which allows
you to see pictures of what your child has been doing. Whilst my son was settling in I thought this was amazing as when I dropped him off he would be crying but I could see videos and pictures of him smiling during the day which was a great comfort.
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Review from Malti P (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my kids have attended The Little Academy Day Nursery and have thoroughly enjoyed it. I have had no issue with this nursery. Very good service and the teachers are very good. I would also like to point out that one particular member of staff at The Little Academy has been brilliant to the
kids, she is very energetic, fun and enthusiastic, the kids love being around her. Overall, it's a good nursery and I am glad to have sent all three of my kids there.
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Review from C K (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful nursery with extremely high standards, great facilities and a superb range of activities for babies through to pre-school age. My son started at The Little Academy when he was just nine months and has progressed in all areas thanks to the caring and attentive staff. He is independent, loves
every day and feels a part of The Little Academy family. I particularly like how the staff encourage parents to get involved in the Early Years curriculum and suggest great ideas to carry through at home. All the staff are friendly and welcoming, making both children and parents feel at ease. The meals are varied and healthy and the indoor and outdoor spaces are clean and stimulating meaning children are engaged all year round. Everyone's experience is their own, attending Little Academy is the best experience I could have chosen for my son and highly recommend it.
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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Little Academy are fantastic, my son thoroughly enjoys his time there.
The staff are fantastic, he always seems to be doing such fun activities and learning.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.905)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.905) out of 10 for The Little Academy Day 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 38 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 38 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 4.905 for The Little Academy Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (416 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 454 Ratings = 4.905
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Little Academy Day Nursery is based on 38 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 38 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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