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 Irma M (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Nice nursery, clean, very friendly staff. Both of my boys are in this nursery and both are happy.
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Review from Chalotte B (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
During my daughter time at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School, she has become very confident. She has learnt so much and enjoyed every day here.


My daughter is always excited to attend preschool and has a brilliant relationship with her teachers. All the staff make it a priority

for the children to feel comfortable with them. As a parent, I feel very relaxed about sending my daughter to school knowing she will be well cared for.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It was a great experience myself and the family had with the nursery. We have used the nursery for all three children and I think they are fantastic and take their work seriously and go along with the government rules.
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Review from Kirsty H (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School is a fantastic nursery. My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her time that she has spent here.


The staff are great and they have all been very supportive whilst my daughter needed to spend time in the hospital.


I highly recommend Akhter Early

Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School.
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Review from Louise B (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School for a year and has had a brilliant time. He has learnt so much and the staff have helped him prepare for school very well.


All the staff are always polite, cheerful and helpful and there is always a happy atmosphere. I can't

recommend this nursery enough.
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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have found the nursery to be really good, this is the second time one of my children have come here as son came here too.
The staff are very nice.
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Review from Jeaninne W (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely amazing staff. Really helped my child develop and learn. Would and have highly recommended Ahkter to friends and family.
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Review from Maria P (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
For the past two years, my daughter was loved, cared for and enjoyed every single day at the nursery. We are very fortunate to have found them. All the staff were outstanding in every situation, food or bad. This is 5* nursery and I'll highly recommend it. The 20th of July is our last day here and we
are very sad, although lucky and impatient for the future.
Thank you for everything you've done for us.
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Review from Donna C (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been at the preschool for nearly a year and a half now and although she was hesitant at first in leaving me, this did not last long to the point where she would cry if she couldn't attend! From the kitchen staff way up to management, I cannot fault this setting one bit they have/are
exceeding all expectations as a parent and so pleased my little girl is here and she will be distraught when she starts reception in September. Thank you for bringing out the best in my little girl and all that you do!
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Review from Jessica R (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't ask for anything more! The rooms are all very clean and well equipped with educational toys for the children to use when they wish - not to mention their little gardens. The staff are so kind and helpful my boy can't wait to go to 'school' and see all of his friends here, as a working parent
his happiness is very important to me. Another key point is that we are always provided with a thorough daily update and through the online learning journal helping us to be part of his journey. Akhter house is a fantastic nursery, many thanks to the manager and the nursery staff for everything you do! I will recommend this nursery over and over again without a doubt.
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Review from Craig J (Father of Child) published on 15 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
At the fundraiser, great entertainment and activities for kids and adults alike.
I appreciated there were educational tools as well as fun activities.
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Review from L C (Grandmother of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are friendly and helpful, I could go to any member of staff for advice or help. Grandson loves it here and obviously feels safe and secure as cannot wait to get here every day.
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my son has started, he has been doing a lot more and coming out of himself. The staff have always been so attentive to all children.
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Review from Lee T (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good nursery. Both kids love going there.
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Review from Gemma T (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Any issues and they are very approachable. Great pre-school, kids love it.
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Review from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boy has been coming since September 2017 and has progressed since being here and made lots of friends and his behaviour and speech has come on a lot. He is more active and tells me what he does on a daily basis.
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Review from Blanche W (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a good place for your child to be in. Both of our children are attending the nursery.
Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Most importantly, they work very hard and invest time for our children learning. We can see the fruit of their hard work in our children's development. They are happy
and the older one sometimes doesn't want to come home.
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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves it here, cries when I take him home.
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Review from M F (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
You need to see this place for yourselves, it's clean, safe, well laid out, with lots for children to do. My daughter loves it. Staff are great, friendly and welcoming.
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Review from Emma H (Aunt of Child) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Niece attends this nursery and whenever I collect her she is always happy playing. The nursery is so big and clean with loads to do.
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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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