Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)

2a Hertford Road, London N2 9BU
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  • Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles), London
The Finchley Day Nursery & Preschool offers quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

Formally a Baptist church, the setting has been carefully restored and refurbished to create a safe, warm, and welcoming environment in which children can grow and develop through the child-centred approach and focused learning.

The nursery's outdoor space is used all year round and in addition, children take regular trips on outings to the local area.

The team value their partnership with parents and aim to work with your family, providing daily updates and photos about your child’s routine and activities.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Voula Agiannidou (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Total Places for Children

  • 68

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Nursery fees are dependent on the age of your child and your specific childcare requirements. Funding options are available, including the government’s 30 hours funded childcare, for working families with 3-4-year-old children and we also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers.
    Please call us to request pricing and availability.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Street parking is available.

Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles) Reviews (58)

9.9

Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles) has 58 reviews.

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Review from Viv K (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with Scribbles.
The staff are patient and understanding when it comes to our son (now 15-months-old), and they have been amazing in helping him settle into nursery.
We like that they are open-minded and flexible when it comes to reusable nappies and often help us do our bit for the
planet.
The app they use is great! It is easy to use and gives us updates on a daily basis of what our son has been up to. It's a good way of telling us if the nursery needs more things for him (i.e. change of clothes, cream), menus and if they are planning something special at the nursery like dressing up for Halloween or an outing.
Due to Covid, parents are not allowed inside the nursery for drop-off/pick-up. So often during busy times, a little queuing outside might be required. Personally, I think it is fine to wait, just need to factor that time in when we go drop-off/pick-up. It is in a way, the 'new' normal. This measure is there to protect the children and the staff that look after them.
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Review from Anne G (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been truly impressed with the level of care and the activities provided by Scribbles. Our two children love it and have already learnt so much since they have joined in May 2021. The settling was brilliant, and they have been so happy to go every day. Many thanks, Scribbles!
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Review from Nisha R (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Scribbles. My daughter is so happy there, and the staff are excellent. I couldn’t have asked for better care for her, and I feel so assured she is in good hands. For me, the key to finding a good nursery was how I felt about the staff and the vibe I got, and Scribbles ticked
that box straight away. Everyone is warm, friendly and most importantly, honest. Communication to parents on a day to day basis is personal, thorough and exactly what I wanted. The management is strict on policy, but this is required, in my opinion, and ensures all children are safe.


It may not be the most polished or modern-looking place, but I believe everything is clean and kept to a high standard. I expected my daughter to come home with multiple bugs and illnesses since going to nursery, but she has been absolutely fine and has only had a few sniffles now and again, but nothing serious.


I am very happy, and so is my daughter, and would recommend Scribbles to all parents.

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Review from Lorena O (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 3-year-old daughter absolutely loves coming into Scribbles Nursery. It's such a beautiful nursery.


The staff and team at Scribbles Nursery are simply the best! They provide the best care and always provide detailed feedback on my daughter's activities for each day.


Scribbles Nursery has been

the best nursery; I love their attention and care for us.


My daughter has learned so much and has many friends.


I'm extremely happy with the nursery! I highly recommend it.

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Review from Emily B (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Scribbles is a wonderful nursery, and we feel lucky to have found it. It has a warm and nurturing atmosphere, and the staff are caring and enthusiastic. The nursery provides excellent care and works in partnership with parents to make sure children feel happy and secure. There is a wide range of indoor
and outdoor activities, and the kids have lots of fun being creative and getting involved in celebrating various events and festivals throughout the year. Our youngest child has learnt so much and loves her time at Scribbles, and our eldest daughter has fond memories of her keyworkers. We would happily recommend the nursery to other parents.
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Review from T R (Father of Child) published on 7 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves the nursery! Every day is filled with different activities, and we can really see how she has developed since she started. We particularly like the way the nursery celebrates special days - all different religious holidays, national days, etc, and how they have implemented a Covid
secure environment. The menu is also very good.
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Review from Kgomotso R (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to Scribbles. He happily waves me off in the morning and I have a hard time getting him to come home in the evening. He always has some wonderful creations and crafts from nursery and the teachers also give us loads of ideas for him to keep him occupied at home. He is happy and confident
and it is all due to the amazing teachers and staff who are caring, warm and generally very considerate. My eldest, who is now in school, also went to Scribbles. Our family is very, very happy with Scribbles and would highly recommend it.
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Review from Nick P (Father of Child) published on 17 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very impressed with Scribbles, with one child a graduate and one currently there. They are extremely caring and have been very happy to accommodate our requirements - especially relating to my daughter’s food allergies. I would definitely recommend them!
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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Scribbles for almost 2 years, starting when she was 1 year old and we couldn’t be happier with the care she has received. All the staff there are fantastic; they are extremely attentive, going above and beyond for the children and our daughter really enjoys her time with them.
There is a wide range of activities, a varied menu and regular updates from the staff on our daughter's development. Since starting at scribbles she has gained a lot of independence and is always very happy to go to nursery each day, even after periods of time away (e.g lockdown) she re-settles very easily as she is so comfortable with the staff. Being a relatively small nursery means the children develop relationships with everyone so it has a lovely family feel to it.
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Review from Stu G (Father of Child) published on 2 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely place - they go out of their way to make sure the kids are well looked after. The staff genuinely seem to love what they do and our son absolutely adores going there. Would highly recommend. Keep up the good work Scribbles team!
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Review from Alice S (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Scribbles is an excellent nursery - from the moment our daughter joined we were all made to feel welcome and I felt reassured from the outset that she was in good hands. Staff are extremely friendly and great with our daughter, they do lots of activities and her food looks great. We're really pleased
with Scribbles and our daughter is very happy there.
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Review from Michel (Father of Child) published on 28 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Scribbles is a lovely nursery - both my children go there and they love it. The staff are great, caring and trustworthy, and go out of their way to make sure that the children are looked after properly. For example, at the end of lockdown, they offered that we drive past the nursery a couple of days
before to give my children a heads up that they were about to start nursery again - my children loved it. Scribbles have also been great at supporting my eldest daughter who is autistic - they worked with the council to make sure she gets extra support, have attended the training (both staff and management), working with the surrounding professionals (speech therapist, pre-school team, specialised setting) to get the best outcome for her, and most importantly keep making sure that my daughter is integrated and supported by the other children. It feels like a very warm and happy place, and I would 100% recommend them to other parents as a result.
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Review from Katy H (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't have wished for a better childcare setting for my daughter who has been at Scribbles for just over a year. The staff are caring and think of such exciting activities for the children to engage in. She brings home the most creative things that she has made and happily babbles about her day
on the way home. Her confidence has grown and this is due to the nursery's encouragement of the children to become independent learners (with lots of support). My daughter is two and she loves helping to make meals, set the table, read us a story, get dressed by herself etc and this has been encouraged by nursery staff.
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Review from P D (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have been at Scribbles and are extremely happy. A very inclusive environment - I think they celebrate nearly every culture and teach the children about the diversity of our world, human and otherwise. Government restrictions permitting, they engage with the local community from fundraising
for charity, visiting the residents at Age UK and participating in the annual town festival. They also try to include the parents in activities: trips, religious festivals, career day, parents evening, etc. I will be very sad when my youngest graduates to primary school.
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Review from Paul C (Father of Child) published on 21 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter absolutely loves it here. The staff are brilliant with her and she’s learned so much it surprises us regularly. A great facility, clean and organised, we couldn’t recommend it highly enough.
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Review from Janie D (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery. Great atmosphere and the staff are fantastic! My two girls love it there. The managers are always very helpful and accommodating. Our eldest daughter is autistic and even though this is a mainstream nursery they are going above and beyond to help navigate her preparation for school.
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Review from Amy M (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly, very knowledgeable staff. Always prepared to go the extra distance for your child. I would wholeheartedly recommend this place. Our boy who has been there for a year now loves it and always comes home with a smile!
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Review from Virginia R (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children (now ages 1 and 3) attend Scribbles Nursery and we've been very happy with their care. They are both cared for lovingly, with attentive caregivers, clear boundaries, and lots of fun playtime as well as educational and developmental activities. Their teachers send us regular reports
and help us mitigate and identify issues, and they've been helpful with things like potty training. We feel very lucky to have such a special nursery close and convenient to us! The only thing we might wish for is more outdoor space to run around in, but the nursery is located within London so this is a common issue in urban nurseries, and they're very creative in how they use outdoor space to get kids moving there.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.908)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10 for Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles) 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 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.908 for Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles) is calculated as follows: ( (249 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 273 Ratings = 4.908
  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 Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles) is based on 23 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 68 number of registered child places is 13.6, which has been reached with 23 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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Meet the Team (2)

Voula

Voula Agiannidou

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2015

Hi, I’m Voula, the Nursery Manager.


I am a qualified teacher with a Degree in Nursery Education, I’m the Designated Safeguarding Lead and am qualified in Paediatric First Aid.


At The Finchley Day Nursery & Preschool we love learning through a variety of activities. We enjoy science experiments, practising our writing skills and phonetics, and learning all about numbers, as part of our school readiness. We love going on trips to the woods and allotments, and developing our physical skills through running, climbing, and yoga.


Caring for our children is such a rewarding career and I strive and encourage our children to progress and reach their full potential and be happy independent learners.


As a team we build close bonds with the children and work together in achieving our goals.

Melissa

Melissa Allegro

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2022

Hi, I am Melissa the Deputy Manager at The Finchley Day Nursery & preschool.


I am extremely experienced having worked in nurseries for 10 years. I have worked with babies, toddlers and pre-school which has enabled me to bring a wealth of knowledge to the team.


I love working in early years education because it is something I have always been passionate about, I would like to think I am making a difference in young children’s lives by providing a range of ideas and enabling activities.

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