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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)

9.9

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 M K (Guardian of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Akhtar team go above and beyond caring for children. They have the most amazing team, friendly caring and like a big family there. Extremely sad to have moved on from here now with my child, I wish they could stay longer and be with the team! Shout out to Rabbit room team and the Mangeress, you've been amazing.

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

Thank you for your kind response. We wish you could have stayed longer as well, we have had some fantastic children who have all been a pleasure to teach. Good luck in your next journey.

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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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The staff are amazing and very supportive. They've given us good advice for various situations, and have been incredibly helpful with the process of settling, and teaching. They're very understanding and will help where they can.

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

It has been a pleasure, and may we continue to impress! thank you for your kind words, bring on the next year.

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Review from Caroline W (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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I really couldn't be more impressed with this nursery. I have a 4-year-old and 2-year-old who both attend this setting. They are always happy and chat away about their day at school. My youngest loves the food. The daily updates about the children at the end of the day are lovely.
Amazing work!
Amazing nursery!

10/10.

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

Thank you for your kind words, the food is amazing, isn't it! We look forward to the next year with your family.

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Review from R R (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending Akhter Early Learning Centre for the past 2 years and she's loved every second! She looks forward to going every day!

All staff are approachable, helpful and kind, they are so good with all the children. Good communication between the centre and parents via email updates. They have good size rooms and play areas for all. Varieties of food offered, my daughters never complained! and affordable childcare. Now she's heading off to big school in September, we are really going to miss Akhter! Special thanks to the staff for being a special part of her journey.

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

Thank you for your kind words, we have enjoyed having her.

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Review from B A (Sister of Child) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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My sister attended Akhter Early Learning Centre a few months ago. She was very shy and often cried, which worried us a lot. However, after just a few days at Akhter Early Learning Centre, she became much more confident and stopped crying as much. The nursery staff were incredibly amazing, supportive, and genuinely caring. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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

Thank you for your kind words. We do have 5 gardens for the children to play in, one sensory room and a sensory garden along with the large atrium /hall where they hold indoor sports if it's raining to heavily outside. Staff can take the children in these areas to ensure learning doesn't get boring and a change of activities can be explored both in and outside.

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Review from Lisa P (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has flourished at this nursery. After a bad experience at her previous nursery, she was very worried about starting again. The nursery team were aware of this and helped her through her emotions with it all and she soon showed them what an amazing little girl she is. She has a big love for learning and they help guide her through every step of her learning journey and she learning is very much tailored to her abilities. She comes home every week and shows us all the new things she has learned. She has recently been learning about the planets and is always talking about them, reeling off the names and little details about each one. The communication with staff and parents is amazing. Detailed updates every time I collect her about how she has been, what she has eaten etc. She had her graduation this week and it was such a great evening for her and her friends. She will be sad to be leaving the nursery.

Reply from Thank you for taking the time to review us, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for taking the time to review us! She has been a pleasure to have and has made a great impression on the room and staff, they love her. She will do amazing at her new school, go shine.

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Review from Laura J (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son started the nursery a few months ago, it’s taken him a little while to settle in as he is so clingy, but the staff in Hedgehogs room have been so supportive with him and myself.
He is really enjoying his time there and his speech and development have come on so well.
I can’t fault the staff they are kind, caring and attentive.
Overall just a great experience all round.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to other parents/carers.

Thank you Akhter and the staff in Hedgehogs room.

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

Thank for your kind words, I will pass your kind words on to our lovely staff in Hedgehogs

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Review from Amy R (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son (aged 3) has been at Akhter since 6 months old and he absolutely loves going to nursery and his action-packed days of fun, learning and laughter. The room staff are very friendly, professional, supportive and caring especially when it comes to moving up throughout the nursery rooms as they get older and the management and office team are always super helpful! The food is well balanced and nutritious with a good variety of freshly prepared meals. We are going to be gutted when having to leave to go to school.

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

Thank you for your kind words, we have enjoyed watching him grow, can't believe how quickly time flies.

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Review from B O (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter loves it at Akhter Nursery. The staff are very caring and really put in a lot of effort to make it exciting for the children. Would love to get more pics on what my child is up to during the day. Overall a great place and I feel very comfortable to leave my daughter in their care.

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

Thank you for your kind words. I'm sure if you ask staff to take a couple of photos of during the day and post them they may be able to to add to the ones you already get, however, staff are so busy playing and supporting the children's learning they can't always do this.

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Review from T M (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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My 15-month-old daughter attends the nursery. The baby room is lovely and spacious and has an outdoor area. She loves being there. She gets on really well with her key worker and the rest of the staff. They are hands-on on about child development too. Highly recommended.

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

Thank you for your kind words, we are grateful you chose us and we love watching her play and learn new things.

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Review from P T (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been going to ALC since she was 6 months old. She's currently 3. They have been absolutely incredible at looking after her, helping her to develop, teaching her and nurturing her. I wouldn't send her anywhere else!

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

Thank you for choosing us, it has been a pleasure having her, she has come on leaps and bounds.

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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Very considerate and helpful to help support young children.
The nursery is always willing to help with any supportive needs and understands the “whats” and “hows” when it comes to each individual child.

Very grateful for all at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School.

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

Thank you for your kind words, it has been a pleasure.

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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Good care!

I am extremely happy to have my child in Akhter Nursery. She loves coming to school, I notice that she feels better about herself and the feedback from her teachers and support staff is positive.

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

Thank you for you kind words, we love having her and watching her grow and learn

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Review from Paige C (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son is having an amazing time at the nursery, in just 5 weeks we’ve seen an amazing difference in him! So glad and proud to have him here! The staff are amazing, so kind and welcoming to the children, it’s clean and a happy place!

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

Wow what lovely words thank you. Thank you for choosing us on your child's learning journey

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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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This nursery is amazing my daughter is in Badgers and is loving every moment. The teachers are amazing very approachable and communication is amazing they are amazing with the children. You can see they love what they do and are there to interact and cater to your child's needs. They give the children such an amazing atmosphere and are so friendly and happy.

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

What lovely comments thank you. Staff enjoy their roles working with the children and want nothing more than the best for them all.

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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My 3-year-old son started in January. The staff were so amazing and made him feel so welcome. He settled in so well and he looks forward to going every day now. He comes out every day so happy. The staff are so lovely and communicate with you every day to let you know how your child’s been getting on that day. My son is more confident since joining and I’ve noticed his speech improving day-by-day with all the interaction. If you’re thinking of taking your child here, I really do highly recommend. Also, lovely, fresh, hot meals cooked daily which is great as my son is trying new foods.

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

Thank you so much for your kind words, we really enjoy having him and we are so glad he is doing so well.

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Review from Roxanne D (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter is currently in the baby room and loves coming to nursery, she always says the ladies' names at home when I say shall we go see your nursery friends. I couldn't fault this nursery at all I have two older children now at school that both attended the nursery from 9 months all the way through to preschool. All the staff have so much care for the children and understand their needs. The feedback when I pick up is always so informative.

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

Thank you for your kind words, we have enjoyed having all your girls and thank you for choosing us and including us in your family journey.

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Review from Ionela M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Since my daughter started on her new nursery journey at Akhter in October 2023 I've witnessed a remarkable transformation in her attitude and enthusiasm for learning. She has not only adapted quickly but also her journey so far has been one of growth, joy and discovery in a caring and safe environment. Every time I pick her up from nursery she has a radiant smile which is an indication of happiness and fulfilment that she experienced at Akhter. All nursery staff are supportive, welcoming and friendly and always greeting us with a friendly smile. I also like and appreciate the efforts made by the nursery to involve parents in the educational process. Activities like reading sessions, maths course and arts and crafts provide invaluable opportunities for bonding and collaboration between home and nursery.

The use of the app has been a fantastic addition to our experience, I enjoy being able to peek into her world seeing her play and learn.

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

What a great review! Thank you for your kind words, all staff work really hard to ensure all children's needs are met. Thank you for your kind words.

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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Wonderful nursery, friendly welcoming staff. So many opportunities for children to learn and develop with different rooms such as the sensory room, the sensory garden, the outdoor space.

My daughter has absolutely come along since January and is doing amazing within the room she attends.

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

Thank you so much for your kind words, we love having her, she is growing in confidence every day

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Review from Kim T (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter is doing so well in Badgers all the staff are amazing.
She didn’t talk when she started now she talks interactive with all.
The nursery is great so much she has learnt from being there.

I would recommend the nursery.

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

Thank you for your kind words. Our two lovely Italian kitchen staff are in the middle of creating a new healthy summer menu for our children to enjoy

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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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