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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Funding & Fees

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

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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

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 (76)

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Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.709) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey has 76 reviews.

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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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Review from Jill S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t be happier with Creative Explorers and the teams. Both of my sons attend the nursery and preschool and they are so caring and attentive towards them.
My smallest had a difficult time settling in and they honestly couldn’t have done more in making this transition as smooth as possible for
all of us.
Really appreciate all they do for our family.
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Review from Giles (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Creative Explorers has a really nice atmosphere and caring staff. Our son really enjoyed going here.
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Review from Christopher S (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Creative Explorers since May 2018. He began in the babies room and is now attending the toddler 1 room.
We feel that Creative Explorers is a very special place. The staff are very friendly, loving and caring. The settling in processes are handled with great sensitivity.
The children are kept very engaged through inventive activities and wherever possible trips outside. We are particularly pleased with the level of communication we have with staff regarding our son’s day to day development.
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Review from Nazlihan A (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our little one started in baby room and got used to Nursery quickly. She is really happy to be there and can't wait to meet her friends in the morning.
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Review from Madeleine D (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at the nursery since he was 10 months old. The staff are incredible and he couldn’t be happier. Our youngest is about to start and I’m excited about this new creative and loving environment he’s about to join.
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Review from Ed (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Creative Explorers are like an extension of our family. They genuinely love our child and care as much about her happiness and development as we do.
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Review from Lucy H (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started in the Toddler Room (T1) in July 2019. From day 1 the staff were really friendly and welcoming and he settled in very quickly. He loves going there and is always coming home singing songs and rhymes from throughout the day! The staff are lovely and I cannot recommend Creative Explorers
enough!
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Review from Marianne Y (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so satisfied with Creative Explorers. It has been a perfect fit for our son who has really thrived and is always happy and proud to put on his nursery bag to head out in the mornings. In just a short amount of time, we have seen great developments in his independency. Our son talks about
the nursery teachers when we are at home, which is a true sign of their attentiveness and great care. As parents, we have never had any qualms leaving him in their care, and it is a joy to pick him up and see him happily playing along with his friends.
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Review from Charlotte D-B (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Creative Explorers since he was 10-months old and we are delighted with the level of care he receives. The staff is incredibly kind, supportive, caring and patient with the children and they come up with lots of creative activities. They also take the children out every day,
to the local park or to see ducks by the canal. We always receive detailed feedback at the end of the day. Our son absolutely loves going there and has built a strong relationship with his key person. I highly recommend them.
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Review from Phillippa H (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The outdoor space means the children can be playing in a variety of ways all day. The staff are caring and show a real interest in the children and what they have been doing with their families.
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Review from Alex M (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Creative Explorers are amazing! The staff are so kind and caring, and they always provide a fantastic range of imaginative activities for the children. Our daughter is so happy there, and she learns so much; she even runs from the car to nursery every morning as she is so excited to go to nursery.
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communication with parents is also excellent; we get detailed feedback every day, and we love seeing the updates on the Tapestry app.
We couldn't be happier with the nursery.
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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves attending Creative Explorers. All staff are extremely friendly and caring and I have absolutely no concerns about leaving her there. They do lots of activities and get lots of time outside at different parks in the area.
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Review from Natalie-Jade H (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't express enough how fantastic Creative Explorers Day Nursery is: I've never once felt apprehensive or worried about leaving our son in the care of any staff member and after a terrible experience at another nursery, they've been a complete breath of fresh air. Every staff member is lovely: we're
greeted warmly at drop-off and pick-up and it's obvious that our son has a whale of a time there. He is content, happy and very affectionate with the carers and in particular with his key worker who I must give a big shout out to. The care and attention she takes to relay tales of the day and how much she enjoys spending time with him means a lot to us. There are so many activities for the children to get involved with and the nursery takes care to involve the parents and family- we had a wonderful time at the recent Christmas party and his first Sports Day last year. Most importantly, Creative Explorers listen to your needs and always put the children first. Thank you, all of you.
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Review from Natasha (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children attend the two Creative Explorers Day Nurseries. We are so happy with the service and supper. All of the nursery staff are friendly and very child-centred.
Both my children settled well and quickly, and both boys have developed really close bonds to some of the staff. The staff are
always welcoming and happy to chat.
I am very happy and would recommend the nursery to my friends. In fact, two of my friends already use the same nursery! Which is great. We are looking forward to the reopening of the garden which I’m sure will be brill.
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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son only attends two days but really enjoys them. The staff are friendly, caring and attentive. The nursery has various activities going on throughout the year and parents are continually updated. The app they use is great to keep up to date with what your child is doing.
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Review from Wendy J (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been thoroughly impressed by the care and support provided by Creative Explorers Day Nursery. My son loves going to preschool and has a full and rich creative learning experience. The outdoor facilities set Creative Explorers Day Nursery apart from other North London nurseries, especially in
Crouch End. They have outdoor play and other activities at least twice a day, rain or shine; exactly what the kids need. Keyworkers are committed practitioners and I have always been impressed by their patience and energy. A stable workforce is a key strength of this preschool. Creative Explorers is our home away from home.
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Review from Kate L (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have felt supported and served by the professional staff at Creative Explorers Day Nursery. Our overall experience has been of a caring, dedicated, coordinated team. It is clear they think about the care they provide, work together to offer a range of activities and meals, give us regular feedback
on my son's wellbeing and generally make me and my husband feel confident that the best place for him, while we are at work, is with this nursery. For parents without family nearby in London, this is doubly valuable.
Reply from Reena Takhar at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - HornseyThank you for the lovely review! It's a pleasure looking after your little one over the past few months and watching him grow and blossom into the confident, curious explorer he is!
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our boys love Creative Explorers. One went to the pre school the year before starting school and had a great time. The facilities are amazing with great outdoor space. Our youngest is currently in Toddlers and absolutely loves going in. The staff have all been brilliant throughout the different settings.
The owner is extremely helpful and lovely!
Having an early years teacher in the preschool is a particular bonus too.
Couldn’t recommend Creative Explorers more.
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Review from Natalie C (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two boys (1 and 3 years old) both love it at Creative Explorers. The staff are incredibly caring and I have never had any worry about my children when they are at nursery. There is lots of feedback about what the boys do during the day. The rooms are big and bright and the preschool has a lovely
garden. My 3-year-old is learning so much at preschool that he is constantly surprising me. I recommend the nursery to local people all the time and really can't praise it enough.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.709)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.709) 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 4.8 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 4.884 for Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey is calculated as follows: ( (143 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.884
  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 4.825 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.825
    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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Awards / Recognitions (2)

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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