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 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 chef and the nursery encourages preschool children to be independent by preparing snacks, serving their own meals, and washing up. All dietary requirements can be catered for.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • ABI Nursery
  • Privately 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

Funding & Fees

  • Available on request

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 (203)

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Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.912) out of 10, based on 64 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School has 203 reviews.

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Review from I A (Father of Child) published on 3 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff. During our daughter being at Akhter they have taught her a lot of activities inside and outside, so thankful. Great team.
Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School
This is good to hear, thank you for choosing Akhter.
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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing place, excellent staff, wonderful place. Highly recommend.
Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words, good luck in your new journey together.
Team Akhter.
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My son loves the school and he loves all the teachers I have had no issues with the teachers. The only downfall is how much the food is and how they want you to pay a month ahead. You also have to pay even if they don’t attend which I think is bad. I personally think you should be able to take a lunch
box if your child isn’t eating the food they provide, you still have to pay even though your child doesn’t eat it, but overall it’s a good nursery.
Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School
Hi,
Thank you for your review.
We don't charge for any meals if you call us in the morning to let us know your child won't be in.
Unfortunately due to being such a large setting and meeting so…read more
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Review from Jade W (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children attend this nursery and I can’t fault the nursery in anyway. The staff are amazing with both of my children, and they both come home happy all the time. My son had an accident and the nursery called me straight away to make me aware which made me very happy. The meals are also amazing
that are fed to the children. Thank you for taking care of both of my children so well. Definitely recommend this nursery.
Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words, you are more than welcome, we enjoy watching them learn and develop!
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Review from A S (Father of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t praise this nursery highly enough. My son is nonverbal, with suspected autism and so has needed some extra help. In the six months he’s been coming to Akhter, the team have supported him every step of the way. We are kept updated on his development journey, with guidance on referrals and extra
activities to try at home.
My son enjoys being at the nursery, has lots of fun and is making friends too. We have full trust in the team at Akhter, who work hard to provide a safe, clean environment and help children to flourish.
Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words, we love having him and seeing him grow!
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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Akhter Nursery since he was one and is now almost three, he has loved coming and his development has moved massively since being there. All of the staff are super friendly and helpful. I will be sad when the time comes for him to move to big school!
Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words, we are glad he enjoys coming as we enjoy spending time with him.
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started in January since that was when we were eligible for funding, and I have nothing but good things to say, I love the little updates from the app and my son has become so confident and chatty since being at Akhter, the staff in his room are so polite and reassuring, the best choice I could
have made for my son.
Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words, we enjoy seeing him grow!
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Review from Oana E (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter's been attending this nursery since she was 1 year old (now 2.5 years). I cannot thank you enough to all the staff for how nice and caring they are. Highly recommended!
She started in the baby’s room, where she got lots of cuddles in the first months until she settled.
She's made good
friends, and now they are all joining the second class!
From reception to the kitchen, they are all beautiful people who always go above and behind so your child feels safe and welcome enough! Thank you, Akhater, for being so amazing!
Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words; we enjoy having her!
Kind regards.
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Review from Irene K (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves coming to Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and has formed positive relationships with the other children in his room and the staff.
All staff are friendly and have made him feel welcome since he started in September.
Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words. We enjoy our time with all the children, and we are glad to hear they enjoy their time with us.
Kind regards
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Review from K M (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Nursery staff has been good to my daughter. She has improved so much in almost all milestones since she enrolled at the Nursery. The staff is so welcoming and my daughter is always happy to go to nursery. The learning environment is also excellent
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 Ian G (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent clean well run Nursery. My oldest child of 6 went there, as does my 3 year and as will my 11 month old. The staff are brilliant and most importantly the children seem to thrive there. I visited many nurseries in the Harlow and Epping area and this was by far the best one.
Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words, we have enjoyed spending time with them and look forward to the next.
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Review from Leone R (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can’t recommend the staff enough, they keep me up to date with my son's progress and what he’s been doing each day. He’s grown so much since starting, as soon as we get to the door of the building he can’t stop smiling, which is a huge relief for us as parents knowing how much he likes it. He talks
so much more and I can really see a positive difference in him since starting.
Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words, we have enjoyed having them and look forward to having your 3rd.
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Review from Kayleigh M (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Could not recommend this place enough! My youngest daughter has attended the setting since 9 months old (now 6 years) and now goes to after-school and holiday club here. The staff are so very polite, informative and absolutely honest which I value. The areas in and out of the building are wonderful
for a wild imagination as well as for little ones that are quite shy as the staff interact so lovely with them. When my eldest attended, they catered to her dietary needs without hesitation (vegan) they have gone above and beyond for all three of my girls! The trips out are fantastic and brilliant value. I am at complete ease leaving my girls here as everyone is so lovely and makes their time there enjoyable. Thank you for your time, effort, and patience with my little people!
Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words, it's good to know parents and children are happy.
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Review from Z H (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Absolutely awful. When I picked up my daughter I was told she is a rude and horrible child, that she doesn't eat and tells children what to do, whilst my child was standing there hearing all these negative comments about herself. She was so rude in her tone and looked at my daughter like she was nothing.
My child later told me that she got bullied by this staff member because others were allowed to do things and she wasn't and that a staff member's child received preferential treatment over others. I told management whilst my child was crying but doubt anything will happen. She never wants to attend this place again and I doubt I will get my refund even though it is not a child's fault that they were so scared to come back to this place.
Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School
I am so sorry you feel this way. You have been with us since July last year and come on trips and had a great time. I personally remember the town park trip when she didn't want to get on the bus or…read more
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am absolutely thrilled with the progress my child has made. My daughter is bilingual and only spoke her mother tongue when she started and it's only been 2.5 months and her English is superb! I love the energy in the class teachers they are always smiley, friendly, welcoming, child friendly, caring,
loving, and supportive just everything you need in a nursery to leave your child with!
Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words, we are so happy you are happy.
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Review from Zobia A (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child attended this nursery since she was 2. All the staff I came across are so lovely. My daughter loved coming here and I am so glad I chose this nursery for her.
Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words, we enjoyed having her.
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Review from Haley H (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Elizabeth has had a lovely time at this nursery. She has made lovely friends and has some fantastic memories. Thank you to all her teachers. They will be missed.
Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words we will miss her too, we wish her good luck on her next journey.
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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughters have had a happy experience and good relationships with staff. My youngest daughter will be starting in September.
Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for completing a review with kind words for us, we looking forward to continuing to care for your family.
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Review from Sumera S (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. Very accommodating, and my child has enjoyed her journey throughout and has been very excited going to the nursery every morning.
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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are both very happy with the nursery. Our daughter is very settled and loves coming and that's because of the staff being very caring and great with her! I get lots of observations which is lovely and they always show me how much fun she has. Thank you !
Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words, its been a joy having her.
Thank you for sharing.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.912)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.912) out of 10 for Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School 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 64 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 64 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 4.912 for Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (704 Excellents x 5) + (52 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 763 Ratings = 4.912
  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 Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School is based on 64 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 124 number of registered child places is 24.8, which has been reached with 64 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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Awards / Recognitions (3)

Meet the Team (4)

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Karen Thomas

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2016

- Nearly 30 years of childcare experience.
- Foundation degree in Early Years, 20 years in management.
- Lead Safeguarding Officer.
- Lead SEN officer.

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Anna Kuczynska

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2012

- Level 3 in childcare.
- Over 12 years in our setting.

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Michelle Lea

Job Title: 3rd in charge Joined: 2024

- Level 3 in childcare.
- Safeguarding officer.
- Over 20 years in childcare.

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Charlotte Begley

Job Title: 4th In-charge Joined: 2012

- Level 3 in childcare
- Elkan trained
- SEN officer

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