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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 M F (Grandmother of Child) published on 2 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Nurseries really lovely. My granddaughter is very happy here. This makes my daughter happy knowing she can go to work and her daughter is learning. They have their own key person who takes it in and sits with her if she is unhappy - they learn together.

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

Thank you for your kind words, our aim is to ensure families are happy and children are learning in a safe happy environment.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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Avoid! Avoid! Avoid! By far the worst nursery I have ever been to! My daughter who is 3 years old attended this nursery for 6 days at its most, I had to take her out of the nursery. For every single day my little girl attended was bad feedback. My 3-year-old does not listen and says no a lot? Really. Like my child is the only 3-year-old who doesn’t listen and says the word no. My daughter's key worker in particular had nothing good to say about my little girl leaving me very uncomfortable in sending her and having no option other than to take her out. My little girl has been to nursery since she was 2 years old at a previous nursery never had one issue and always lovely things to say about my daughter. Unfortunately, due to me moving area I had no option but to move nurseries and unfortunately, this one had a placement straight away and was keen to get my money! I had to pay extra for my daughter to eat there with no option to take a packed lunch. Avoid this nursery at all costs.

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

Hi, I'm sorry you feel this way, Our policy is to always give feedback to parents, we would never give negative feedback without a positive to follow this up, it is the golden rule in childcare. Staff would always be truthful about a child's behaviour during their day however, would also understand...  

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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On arrival to the setting, staff were very welcoming and helpful. My child seems to really enjoy coming in as she goes in happy and feedback is always very informative. The setting seems to have a variety of different dishes, which my child seems to enjoy.

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

Thank you for your kind words, it makes us smile knowing were doing a good job.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I can't fault Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School for the amazing care my son has received since being in the baby room. Staff are amazing and always reassuring and my son has grown more confident and is starting to make friends. The menu is great too and my son is trying lots of new things which I have started to give him at home.

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Review from J Q (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Amazing nursery. Such a warm inviting place to being my child. Highly recommend to all my friends. Food is amazing and the outside play areas large and lovely equipment.

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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff are really welcoming to my nephew. amazing feedback at the end of the day. My nephew always goes into nursery happy.

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Review from E Q (Father of Child) published on 14 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff are always friendly and lovely with my child. So happy seeing my son so happy and having lovely experiences.

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Review from R N (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely nursery, great staff in Hedgehogs.

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Review from S Z (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Everybody is very warm and welcoming. Making sure all the kids are heard is very important here.

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 all the children.

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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Akhter Nursery is an absolutely fantastic place for a baby/child to go to. This nursery has helped my son to become a confident, happy little chatterbox; I can’t thank the teachers in the rabbit's room enough.

Would 100% recommend Akhter to anyone looking for a nursery.

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

Thank you for your kind words; we enjoyed having him.

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Review from Kayleigh H (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son has been attending Akhter Early Learning Centre since being in the toddler room - he is now about to graduate preschool.
Owl's room has talked such great care of him!
He has gained so much confidence and learned so much in such a short space of time.
Management and staff are all so pleasant and always there to help if/when needed!
Time to have another baby - just for this Akhter team to care of!

Always grateful.

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

Thank you for your kind words; it's been great spending time with him.

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Review from Jake G (Father of Child) published on 9 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My two children are very happy here. We have had no issues.

My son has learnt so much.

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

Thank you for your kind words; it's been great spending time with both of them.

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our boy loves going to nursery and comes out talking about what he's done - singing all time and learning.

Staff - friendly and very helpful.

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

Thank you for your kind words; we enjoy having him.

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Review from Lucy H (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter and son go to the nursery. I have had such an amazing experience. Staff were welcoming, friendly and professional. Would definitely recommend. Such a lovely nursery - my children love coming here.

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

Thank you for your kind words; it's been great spending time with both of them.

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Review from Chloe G (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have nothing bad to say about Akhter. Both of my children are always happy and learn so much every day. Thank you so much for always making my children feel safe and loved. Keep up the good work.

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

Thank you for your kind words; it's been great spending time with both of them.

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Review from Karmel K (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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This is my second child to graduate from Akhter.

I have always been extremely happy with the care and staff.

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

Thank you for your kind words; we have enjoyed supporting their learning.

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Review from C O (Father of Child) published on 3 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I just love how my boy comes out with the biggest smile at the end of the day and has made some good friends with other children and loves his teachers.

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

I love to hear they have enjoyed their day/time with us as we enjoy having them.

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our daughter has flourished here.

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

I love to hear this, thank you for allowing us to spend time with her.

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Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Good care for my child.

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

This is great to hear! Thank you for choosing us.

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Review from M K (Father of Child) published on 3 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Brilliant facilities and very helpful staff.

Very happy with my daughter's learning over the last 2 years at Akhter Early Learning Centre.

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

Thank you for choosing us, we enjoyed having her in our setting.

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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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