Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey

Unit 1 Granita Court, 9 Cross Lane, London N8 7GD
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  • Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey, London
Creative Explorers aim to encourage and support children to use their creative thoughts and put them into practice through everyday play experiences. They want children to explore and discuss ideas and feelings in an environment that is safe and loving.

Children should be given the time and appropriate help to fulfil their natural abilities and Creative Explorers believe that with guidance every child can achieve this.

The nursery is spread across 2 sites: Baby & Toddler and a separate Preschool for over 3s, both equal distance from Hornsey Overground station and within a 5-minute walking distance from one another.

They are bright spaces, promote free-flowing play and have specialist learning areas run by qualified and experienced staff. Creative explorers work in accordance to the Early Years Foundation Stage of the National Curriculum (EYFS) in order to ensure all the children are reaching the required milestones and have a solid, confident foundation upon which they can build upon, with a strong sense of self, understanding of the world and an enthusiasm to learn.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Reena Takhar (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 65

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Our nursery fees are available upon request. If you would like further details, please don't hesitate to contact us directly.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Creative Explorers does not have public car parks on site, however there are pubic car parking facilities close by.

Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey Reviews (75)

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Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey has 75 reviews.

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Review from Chiara M (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started going to Creative Explorers Day Nursery when she turned one and I couldn't be happier with the experience.
The staff at the nursery are amazing. They are always welcoming and show genuine care for the children. She never cried, not even on the first day, and the room transition
from T1 to T2 was seamless.
The facilities are also great - plenty of toys and activities for the children to enjoy. My child is learning something new every day and I can see improvements in their learning and development. The nursery also keeps me informed about my daughter's progresses. They are easy to contact and always available to answer my questions.
Overall, I had a wonderful experience at Creative Explorers. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nurturing, educational environment for their children. We will be relocating to another country in a month and I am aware that it will be very hard to find an environment that is as good for my daughter to grow and develop.
Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagement Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
Thank you very much for your kind words about Creative Explorers.
I know the teams will appreciate your feedback and also miss your family greatly, it has been lovely to see your little one grow and…read more
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Choosing a nursery can be intimidating, as are the first few weeks of starting!
When I first enquired at Creative Explorers Day Nursery, I didn't find the initial conversation with top management welcoming. But I am pleased that I persevered and enrolled our daughter.
It was important to us to find
somewhere stimulating and fun but also, fundamentally, a safe environment. In turn, we found a nursery where the staff were incredibly nurturing, supportive and caring (especially during transitions, sleep and potty training).
During her time at Creative Explorers, our daughter developed from a shy, reserved little toddler to a confident, independent pre-schooler. She's been taught valuable lessons and made incredibly strong bonds with other children and staff.
The nursery are constantly putting on new activities and events for children and parents. So much energy and effort goes into everything they do!
We have had consistent communication through apps, calls and daily feedback.
We would highly recommend the nursery to others.
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Review from I S (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to Creative Explorers Day Nursery and talks about the activities they do in class when he comes home in the evening. The staff are caring but also can be firm and ensures they instil discipline and the right values in the children. Creative stands out for the events they organise
for the kids, from summer parties to bringing in animal/insect handlers (the kids were super excited) to getting the local policemen to talk to them about what they do. They even brought in real reindeer for the Christmas parties. It's the thought that goes into these that makes them exceptional.
Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagement Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
Thank you so very much for taking the time to leave a review despite living on a new continent in a completely different time zone. We are really grateful for your review and for also bringing your…read more
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Review from Alexa O (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot rate this nursery highly enough. My daughter started at 9 months old, during Covid and they made the whole transition effortless. She absolutely loves going to nursery and her development has been incredible. All of the staff care so much for all the children. It really is a small family! My
daughter has a food allergy and they have been great at managing this.
Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagement Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Creative Explorers, we very much appreciate it. We are going to miss your little lady when you move area. It has been wonderful to see her grow up…read more
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Review from S P (Father of Child) published on 7 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. Loads of activities and good outdoors. Our daughter has become a little lady in the time spent here. All her teachers couldn’t be more helpful and kind.
I’m really grateful for all you’ve done.
My daughter will miss you all!
Thank you.
Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagement Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
Thank you so very much for taking the time to leave a review. It has been a pleasure to look after your daughter and to get to know you all as a family. You will all be very much missed. It has been…read more
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Review from Clare R (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Creative Explorers Day Nursery is a wonderful nursery that my son has really benefitted from. All the staff, from the carers to the management are fantastic and genuinely have the children’s best interests front of mind all the time. My son has loved going there and has flourished under their care.
For me, the best aspects of the nursery (apart from the care provided by the staff) are the variety of creative activities offered (from discovering new countries to cooking) and the nutritious and healthy meals provided. The reason I have given four stars for facilities/outside space and resources is because there is no outside space dedicated to the nursery and the inside space is fairly compact; however, the children are taken out every day (weather permitting) and there is some indoor play equipment. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the nursery to any parents.
Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagement Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words. We are so glad we were able to provide your family with a positive and happy experience. We are pleased to hear that you loved the activities.…read more
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Review from Judy C (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We can't praise or recommend Creative Explorers Day Nursery enough! Our son started around 12 months old and he went full-time until we moved to a house in a new area a year later so sadly meant he couldn't continue otherwise we would have kept going until he needed to go to school. We already knew
this at the time, but it's really put into context how brilliant Creative Explorers is now we have joined a new nursery who are good, but simply do not compare! What we especially loved was how creative they are with the kids - truly impressive attitude to enabling kids to be curious and the crafts we saw them doing were fantastic. It was reassuring to know that while we were working, they were having so much fun too. The Famly app is excellent so we could see all the pics and updates throughout the day. The menu was impressive too. But our favourite part of the nursery was hands down the staff - they are wonderful, so caring, and we genuinely felt they had our son's best interests at heart. Always.
Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagement Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
Judy,
Thank you so much for your lovely review.
We really enjoyed taking care of your little one. Seeing him grow and develop into such a kind, caring and lovely little boy was our pleasure.…read more
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Review from Grace R (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have sent both my sons to Creative Explorers and have been using them for childcare for five years. They are an incredibly special place and I have felt so secure and happy about the love and care they have given my children. The staff are kind, fun and loving. I would absolutely recommend Creative
Explorers to anyone!
Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagement Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
Thank you for your really kind words. We hugely appreciate you taking the time to write this review.
We also must thank you for entrusting your two most precious items into our care - your boys.
It…read more
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Review from Piera (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff of Creative Explorers Day Nursery has been extraordinary with our two kids, and they both enjoyed their time there very much! Started in baby room and all the way through pre-school, having fun in the newly refurbished, big garden and playing all the amazing activities the teachers organised
for them! I keep recommending this nursery, good value for money and very supportive management! Thanks Creative for the nice years, for the precious teaching and the care towards our children!
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Review from Maritta N (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Creative Explorers Day Nursery is a fantastic place for your child or children. My first born was one years old when he started in the baby room and to this day we think it's the best decision we made. At Creative Explorers Day Nursery they focus on your child's needs and the variety of activities they
have is unparalleled. They are really advanced with their teaching methods, have fantastic facilities in both sites, toddlers and preschool and have extremely enthusiastic, professional and responsible staff, who genuinely care about every single child and their development. I can go on forever about how good they are. I'm so happy my child goes there. I have suggested Creative Explorers Day Nursery to many of my neighbouring friends and I am pleased to know that my second child will be starting her exploration at Creative Explorers Day Nursery from September 2021, it is time for her new adventure.
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Review from Gemma H (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I sent my daughter to Creative Explorers when she was one. All I can say is that’s it’s such a terrific nursery! The kindest staff who were so nurturing it totally put my mind at ease. She settled so quickly and loved going each day. They take them out to the park all the time and do the best indoor
activities, lots of singing/dancing/messy play. My little girl thrived there, slept well, ate well and developed so much. Her speech came on so much! I’m so sad we have to take her out, the only reason being we are relocating out of London. I’m worried I will never find another nursery as good as Creative Explorers. It’s just wonderful.
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Review from Saima D (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Of all the nurseries I saw, Creative Explorers Day Nursery stood out for me because it was warm, friendly and caring. My daughter started there at age 13 months until she was over 3 years old. She bonded well with the staff who were attentive and showed genuine care. They use Tapestry, the online journal,
which was a great way to communicate with parents and to get a sense of what they do at the nursery. She loved all the activities and formed close friendships with other children. We were sad to say goodbye.
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Review from Mary B (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery. My toddler loved his time there and we’re sad to leave. The staff are caring and affectionate and have a genuine bond with the children. Activities are always fun and varied, with lots of outdoor play.
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Review from Nicole B (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely and very caring staff. It’s amazing to see that they manage to keep all children so happy all of the time. Great indoor facilities with a little playground nearby outside.
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Review from Adel (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Creative Explorers Nursery has been recommended to us by a friend, and we have not regretted choosing them. Both our children have been attending this nursery since they were 13 months old. They are now both at the preschool site and they love going there every day. The newly updated garden is just
amazing, children do a lot of activities outdoors. Management, teachers and other nursery staff are all very helpful, caring, and pay a lot of attention to our children. Wish them all well.
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Review from Elizabeth G (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Creative Explorers is a very happy and nurturing environment, and the staff really care about the development and wellbeing of all the children. The communication is fantastic, both at the end of the day with key workers and other staff, and from management and via the online learning journal. Our son’s
key worker in particular has so much time for his development and teaching, and they have a lovely relationship. He talks about the staff and the other children when he’s at home, and always seems very happy to be there.
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Review from Joanna (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this nursery since October 2018 and she absolutely loves it there. The staff are ever so helpful and friendly. My daughter really likes the staff and her friends at nursery and mentions this a lot at home. The nursery has an online platform that parents can access via a specific
code. This platform has frequent updates and pictures as well as videos of your little one which is brilliant. Highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Charlotte (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery and preschool. Highly recommended by us. Run by the manager and her awesome team. All staff are friendly and fun and importantly really care. My daughter loves Creative Explorers, which is the greatest testimony going!
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Review from Arnaldo M (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery, really couldn't hope for anything more. Amazing and caring staff . Very attentive and show a genuine interest in the children. The facilities are well-kept and my son is really happy.
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Review from Fiona (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is very happy at Creative Explorers, he loves it! So many brilliant activities and development opportunities.
The staff are great, good communication and nothing is too much trouble.
It makes me feel a lot better about being at work knowing that he is enjoying himself, doing lots of learning
and being looked after well.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.853)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10 for Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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 4.853 for Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey is calculated as follows: ( (139 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.853
  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 Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey is based on 13 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 65 number of registered child places is 13, which has been reached with 13 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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Meet the Team (3)

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Hana Hassanien

Job Title: Manager

General Manager across babies & toddlers and Preschool

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Jodie Hedley

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager across babies & toddlers and Preschool.

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Georgia Foster

Job Title: Early Years Curriculum Coordinator

Georgia is responsible for overseeing of the EYFS at babies & toddlers and Preschool

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