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Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

11 Perry Road, Harlow CM18 7NS
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Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School, Harlow
Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School, Harlow
Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School, Harlow

Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Preschool provides childcare and education for children from three months to five years of age.

With a team of highly qualified and experienced staff, the nursery and preschool provides a variety of activities and experiences for children, allowing them to learn through play. The nursery also has outdoor areas where children can play throughout the year.

Meals are prepared and cooked every day by the nursery’s...  

Funding & Fees

Available on request

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Owner

  • ABI Nursery
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Karen Thomas (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 124

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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

Parking

  • They have parking for staff and customers dropping off children.

Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School Reviews (222)

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Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.880) out of 10, based on 66 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School has 222 reviews.

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Review from Jessie J (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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I've never had any issues with Akhter my son has loved every single second of it, the staff are amazing.my son got on specially well with with one member of staff, she is lovely and made his experience 100% times better

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for taking the time to review our setting. We enjoy what we do and ensure children and staff are happy Team Akhter

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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Staff are very welcoming and supportive. Good communication with parents about children. You can see the passion in their work through how happy and excited my child comes home to tell me about her day

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words, we enjoy spending time with her and look forward to seeing her develop even more! Thank you for taking the time to review our setting. We enjoy what we do and ensure children and staff are happy Team Akhter

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Review from Marcus S (Father of Child) published on 4 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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All the staff at the nursery are fantastic. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds ever since she started nursery, and that is down to not only our parenting but also the staff taking the time to develop the children they care for, rather than just letting them play.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

She has come along way, well done to you too! Thank you for taking the time to review our setting. We enjoy what we do and ensure children and staff are happy Team Akhter

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Review from D W (Father of Child) published on 4 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Since joining in September the Akhter team have helped to develop and build confidence within my daughter - she is excited going there and all the staff are brilliant with a special shout out to the member of staff who helped bring her out of her shell when she first started.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

We enjoy having her! thank you for your kind words Team Akhter

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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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I want just to say this nursery is amazing
I have both of my kids here and I'm very happy about my children's teachers they teach so many things in special my son
When he start at this nursery he didn't spoke properly but now I can see big difference

I recomand this nursery for everyone

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for taking the time to review our setting. We enjoy what we do and ensure children and staff are happy Team Akhter

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Review from Charley F (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Have found this nursery to be fantastic. Really positive experience with my eldest child who has attended since 2 years old. Staff have been supportive with helping my child explore new foods, toilet training and confidence.

Thoroughly impressed with overall time she's had here.

I'm now starting my journey all over again by sending my youngest child. An alternative nursery wasn't even a thought!

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your very kind feed back, we enjoy working with your family Team Akhter

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Review from Mariya S (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Amazing place, amazing staff. My daughter loves going there. Even on the weekends she asks if we are going to the nursery today! Highly recommend.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

And we love having her!! thank you for your kind wordsTeam Akhter x

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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Amazing experience, as a high anxiety mum, they always made me happy and in touch with everything. I felt they dealt with my child amazingly and met all needs and more.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot, we are so happy we met all your family needs Team Akhter

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Review from S H (Grandfather of Child) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Superb place, very secure and excellent staff.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for taking the time to review us, it means a lot to the staff who work so hard to care for the children. We enjoy working with your family Team Akhter

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Review from Kudakwashe S (Father of Child) published on 15 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son made tremendous progress. He was delayed in speech but now talks for the whole world using full sentences and some pretty big words.
The toilet training was done so well with amazing results

The outside play areas are well secured but a a bit small

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words. I'm so glad you're happy. We do have 5 outside play areas, not all parents are able to see all of these as 2 are behind babies', toddlers rooms. Good luck on your new journey.

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Review from Ancuta L (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter went to Akhter Nursery, she finished this year in July (she started going when she was 2 years old) she loved the nursery, the staff and being there! They took such good care of my daughter that I can only be grateful that I chose this nursery for her! You are all doing an amazing job at Akhter and thank you for everything!

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words, she was a pleasure to have at our setting.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Great nursery. Staff are very helpful and supportive. My daughter has loved going there since she was 11 months old, now she is in her last few weeks before 'big school' the staff have been great at supporting and getting her ready for the future.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words, she will be very missed! We have loved watching her grow.

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Review from Merlin B (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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We really enjoyed with Akhter, it was definitely one of the best decisions we have made. We feel confident that our daughter has been given the best possible start to her life and that the education he has received at Akhter will assist her in her future. Truly a first-class organisation. The teachers and non-teaching staff are just awesome! Thank you Akhter family. She will miss her owl room...

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Wow! What can we say, thank you for choosing us and for your kind words, we have really enjoyed watching her grow. Good luck in 'Big school'.

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Review from Kamla D (Grandmother of Child) published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our grandson has now approached the end of their educational journey at Akhter and is due to start school in September. We cannot praise the staff and nursery enough - they create such a loving welcoming environment that every child really thrives and develops such great social skills there. They smile going in and smile coming out - no better recommendation than that. Special the Owls class, thank you to everyone who has contributed to our first grandson for this amazing achievement. He will miss you all.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

This is lovely to hear! Thank you for your kind words, we will miss him too! Good luck on your next journey at 'big school'.

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Review from D C (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son is graduating Akhter Nursery this month and he is very sad to leave! In the past 2 years he had the best fun, made amazing friends and ate the best food! The staff are amazing, true professionals! His younger brother will start at Akhter in September and I have no doubt that he will receive the same professional care. Best nursey!

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

We are so pleased you are pleased with the service your son received, thank you for choosing us, good luck in his next journey.

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Review from China D (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Lovely nursery and amazing staff was happy to take my child to nursery and have seen her develop more and more over the months coming home being able to sing me all the months of the year... the staff are very understanding and good communication... very pleased.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words, she has been a pleasure to have, thank you for choosing us.

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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son has been at Akhter for over 2 years and he loves all the teachers and friends there. He has grown confident and also eating so much better. He has a medical condition where he needs extra attention with fluid intake but they have been understanding and giving me daily feedback on how much he has drunk. I am happy to say I will be sending my son back for holiday clubs and will be sending my second baby too when he is older.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words, he has been a pleasure to teach and wish him all the best for 'big school'. We look forward to our new journey with you and your family.

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Review from S I (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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This is the best nursery the staff are very cooperative and understanding my son attended this nursery for 2 years and they are the best childcare providers in the area selecting this nursery for my child was the best decision as they help him to learn and grow my son has some signs of autism they discussed with me guided me and help me to understand what autism is and from where I can get help the staff and nursery manager are very responsible with needs and care of children and try their best to provide individual care to every child.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words, he has been a joy to have. Good luck in his new journey at 'big school'.

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Review from Samantha H (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has only been attending the last few weeks however they have been absolutely fantastic with her. She has a diagnosis of autism and is currently nonverbal, she has settled in really well and I really am gutted I've not sent her there sooner.

Would recommend highly.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Aww she has been a pleasure to work along side, we have really enjoyed her company. Wishing her well on the next life journey.

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Review from Showkat K (Father of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending Akhter Early Learning Centre for the past two years. She loves going in every morning, which speaks volumes about the nurturing environment the staff have created. The team is incredibly friendly and has built a fantastic rapport with the children. I consistently receive excellent feedback on her eating habits, toilet training, and playtime activities. It's evident that the staff are dedicated to the children's well-being and development.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words, we have had the best time with her.

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Meet the Team (4)

Karen Thomas Job Title: Manager Joined: 2016
Karen Thomas
- Nearly 30 years of childcare experience.
- Foundation degree in Early Years, 20 years in management.
- Lead Safeguarding Officer.

- Lead SEN officer.

Anna Kuczynska Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2012
Anna Kuczynska
- Level 3 in childcare.

- Over 12 years in our setting.

Michelle Lea Job Title: 3rd in charge Joined: 2024
Michelle Lea
- Level 3 in childcare.
- Safeguarding officer.

- Over 20 years in childcare.

Charlotte Begley Job Title: 4th In-charge Joined: 2012
Charlotte Begley
- Level 3 in childcare
- Elkan trained

- SEN officer

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