Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale

1-4 The Parade, Regents Plaza, Kilburn High Road, London NW6 5TR
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  • Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale, London
Abacus Ark Maida Vale is a warm and welcoming day nursery providing high-quality childcare for children aged 6 months to 5 years in a calm, supportive setting.

Located in the heart of Maida Vale, the nursery works closely with families and offers a settling-in period to support a smooth start. Government-funded childcare options are available for eligible families.

Led by an experienced Nursery Manager and a caring, professional team, the nursery delivers the Abacus Ark First Steps Curriculum.

This is a play-based approach centred on focus, independence, social understanding, and trustworthiness. Designed to support working families, the curriculum helps children build confidence, develop early learning skills, and prepare for a smooth transition into school.

The nursery follows a largely all-inclusive approach, with fees covering daily care, age-appropriate learning activities, extracurricular sessions, essential baby care items such as nappies and wipes, and meals.

Although the nursery does not have on-site outdoor space or soft play facilities, children benefit from regular outings to nearby park, where they enjoy fresh air, physical play, and opportunities for outdoor learning as part of their routine.

Children enjoy two freshly prepared hot meals each day from trusted food partner Lune & Wild, created with nutritionists to support healthy growth and wellbeing.
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Funding & Fees

Fees from £849 + per month

Full time hours are 8am-6pm, minimum 3 Days attendance.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kaysha Watts (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

  • from 0 years 10 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 2 weeks at Christmas

Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale Reviews (90)

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Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale has 90 reviews.

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Review from Cristina Y (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one absolutely loves Abacus Ark! He is always excited to go in the morning and comes home happy, content, and well-fed every single day. We love that he gets a mix of outdoor adventures, creative sensory activities, and genuine learning. Since starting at Abacus Ark, he has truly been thriving.
It's such a relief to know he's in such a nurturing and fun environment!
Reply from Aimee Day, Marketing & Communications at Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida ValeThank you for taking the time to share such a lovely review. It's wonderful to hear that your little one is so excited to come in each morning and leaves happy and fulfilled at the end of the day.

We're delighted that you value the balance of outdoor play, sensory exploration, and learning experiences we provide, as well as the care we take with our meals and daily activities. Creating a nurturing, engaging environment where children can grow, explore, and thrive is exactly what we aim for, so it means a great deal to know this is being felt by families.

Thank you again for your kind words and for trusting us with your child's early years journey.

Best Wishes,
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Review from Deniz A (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We feel so lucky to have found Abacus Ark as our son's first nursery. From day one, the team made us feel welcome and reassured, and they've supported him with so much patience and kindness. It's been lovely to see him grow in confidence, independence, and social skills since starting.


The staff

are consistently professional, supportive, and approachable, and it's clear they really know the children as individuals and genuinely care about them. We also really appreciate how educational the nursery is. There's a great balance of learning and play, with thoughtful activities that keep him engaged and developing.


A special mention as well for the food: it's fresh, varied, and clearly well-prepared, which gives us real peace of mind.


Thank you to the whole Abacus Ark team for everything they do. We're genuinely grateful and would highly recommend to other parents.

Reply from Aimee Day, Marketing & Communications at Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida ValeThank you for taking the time to share such a kind and thoughtful review. Its wonderful to hear that your family felt welcomed and reassured from the very beginning, and that your child has been growing in confidence, independence, and social skills since joining us.

Were delighted that you value the balance of learning and play we provide, as well as the engaging activities and the care our team puts into supporting each child as an individual. It also means a great deal to know that the quality and variety of our meals bring you peace of mind.

Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation, and for trusting us with your childs early years journey.

Best Wishes,
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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We're so happy we chose this wonderful small nursery! The team are incredibly friendly and provide such thoughtful, creative activities. Since joining at the end of 2025, my son has learned and grown so much.


The whole process, from initial enquiry to enrolment, was seamless. The nursery manager

has been amazing at answering all my questions and offering reassurance including extra updates phonecalls and photos (I'm a very anxious mum-not so much now thanks to the team!!)


He runs into nursery every day, and that fills me with so much joy each morning. Wednesday (soft play day) is his absolute favourite. And he adores Dance lessons too. Thank you to the entire staff team for everything you do - we're so grateful!!

Reply from Aimee Day, Marketing & Communications at Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida ValeThank you so much for your lovely review. It means so much to our team to hear how happy your son is and how well he has settled in since joining us.

We're especially pleased to hear that the updates and communication helped reassure you, starting nursery is a big step and we're always here to support both our children and their parents. Hearing that he runs in every morning makes us incredibly proud!

Thank you again for your trust and kind words.

Warmest wishes,
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Review from Yoann H (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my daughters attend Abacus Ark Maida Vale Nursery. My eldest started when she was 21 months old, shortly after we moved to the area, and choosing this nursery has been one of the best decisions we've made.
The teachers and staff are genuinely caring, warm, and attentive. They create a nurturing
environment where children feel safe, supported, and happy. It's clear that they go above and beyond every day to make sure each child feels secure and valued.
The team is knowledgeable and professional, and we've seen such positive development in both of our girls since they started. We're incredibly grateful for the dedication and kindness they show, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Abacus Ark Maida Vale to other families.
Reply from Aimee Day, Marketing & Communications at Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida ValeThank you so much, Yoann, for your lovely words and for trusting us with your daughters at such an important time for your family.

It's been a joy to watch them grow and flourish with us at Maida Vale. Your kind comments about our team and the nurturing environment they create truly mean so much to us.

We're so grateful to have your family as part of our community.

Kind wishes,
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Review from Neha G (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel that they environment is very friendly and homely. I love the energy of the staff members and also their creativity in kids activities. They are more flexible than other nurseries. My daughter is learning a lot from going there. I have already recommended the nursery to a bunch of other parents.
Things that could improve are 1) breakfast served is cold. They dan introduce some fresh and hot items such as pancakes. 2) i know that they cannot expand their space but the buggy parking area is quite cramped.
Reply from Aimee Day, Marketing & Communications at Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida ValeThank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time with us and that you value the warm environment, our team, and the activities we provide. We also really appreciate your recommendations to other families.

We appreciate your feedback regarding breakfast. Rest assured that child nutrition is very important to us, and our menus are developed in partnership with Lune & Wild and reviewed by a paediatrician. We have also noted your comments regarding the buggy parking area as part of our ongoing reviews.

Kind regards,
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Review from Evie N (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely happy with Abacus Ark! This is the first ever time our son has been to nursery and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. The support, the kindness and the flexibility to provide the best care for him has been outstanding. We have seen our son to grow and develop so much, it's
been just amazing. The activities are fun yet educational, the food is great quality, the communication between teachers, managers and parents is fast and effective and the theme parties are great fun. Abacus has regular charity initiatives which we find lovely. I would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery! Seeing our son to run in and hug his teachers in the morning is the best feedback we could ask for.
Reply from Aimee Day, Marketing & Communications at Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida ValeThank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear how happily your son has settled into nursery and that you've seen him grow and thrive with us. Your kind words about our team, activities, communication, food and events truly mean a lot.

Seeing him run in for a morning hug really is the best feedback we could receive. Thank you for recommending Abacus Ark, we look forward to supporting his journey and celebrating many more milestones with your family.

Warm wishes,
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Review from K I (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved from Japan to London at the end of last year. At first, I was really anxious about raising my son without any family or close support around. But since my son started going to Abacus Ark Maida Vale, I've seen how much he enjoys it, and that's been such a relief for me. I also really appreciate
being able to talk and get advice. It means a lot!
Reply from Aimee Day, Marketing & Communications at Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida ValeThank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, and for your kind words. We're truly delighted to hear how well your son has settled into Abacus Ark Maida Vale. Moving countries and adjusting to life without nearby family support can be incredibly challenging, and we're so glad that our team has been able to help make this transition a little easier for you.

It's wonderful to know that he enjoys his time with us and is thriving in the environment. Building strong, supportive relationships with our families is very important to us, so we're pleased that you've felt comfortable reaching out for advice whenever needed.

Thank you again for your thoughtful review, it means a great deal to our whole team. We look forward to continuing to support you and your son on his learning journey.

Warm regards,
The Abacus Ark Team
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Review from M A (Father of Child) published on 7 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Abacus Ark is such a wonderful nursery with such thoughtful and caring staff. The nursery really went above and beyond for my children. My daughters both really loved coming in every day and participating in a range of new activities and experiences set up for them by the staff. My eldest daughter has
left now but she still asks to visit her old teachers regularly and still remembers all the amazing activities she has done at the nursery . Thank you so much for all the love, support and care you have given both of my daughters.
Reply from Aimee Day, Marketing & Communications at Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida ValeThank you so much for your lovely words and for sharing your experience with us. It means the world to hear that both your daughters enjoyed their time at Abacus Ark and that our team helped create such happy memories for them. We feel so lucky to have been part of their early learning journey and love that your eldest still wants to visit her teachers! Thank you for your trust and for being such a wonderful part of our community. - The Abacus Ark Team
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Review from N V (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Abacus Ark nursery was our first nursery and place where our son made his first friends. We will always remember our first nursery and wonderful teachers. Special gratitude to two of our son's first teachers who showed sincere care and love, you will be always in our hearts - Ms. Kaysha and Ms Latoya.
We will strongly recommend the nursery to new children and parents.
Reply from Aimee, Marketing & Communications at Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida ValeThank you so much for sharing this lovely review. We're honoured that Abacus Ark was your son's first nursery and the place he made his first friends. We'll make sure your kind words reach Ms Kaysha and Ms Latoya, they'll be delighted to know their care and love made such a difference. It means the world that you would recommend us to other families. Wishing your little one every happiness in his next steps, and please do keep in touch, our doors are always open. Warmly, The Abacus Ark Team
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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have been at Abacus Ark for the past two years, growing from the baby room all the way to the preschool room. I honestly can't express enough how grateful I am to all the wonderful teachers there. My kids absolutely love it.


Every day is filled with engaging activities-dance,

football, yoga, arts and crafts-and it's clear how much thought goes into planning their days. The teachers are genuinely caring and attentive, creating a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels seen and valued.


They also take the children on regular outings to nearby parks and forest school, which my kids always look forward to. What truly sets Abacus Ark apart is also how responsive they are to parents' feedback.


As we prepare to move on to big school, we're already feeling emotional about leaving. Abacus Ark has been such a special part of our lives, and we'll always be thankful.

Reply from Aimee, Marketing & Communications at Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida ValeThank you so much for such a heartfelt review. It has been a privilege to watch both of your children grow from the baby room through to preschool, and to share in so many special milestones along the way. We're so glad they've enjoyed their days here and that you've felt supported as a family. Creating a warm, caring environment where children can thrive and parents feel heard is at the heart of what we do. We'll truly miss seeing their smiles each day, but we're so proud of the confident, curious learners they've become. As you move on to big school, please know you'll always be part of the Abacus Ark family, and we'd love for you to visit anytime.
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Review from K K (Father of Child) published on 14 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everything is perfect!
Reply from Aimee, Marketing & Communications Executive at Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida ValeThank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear that you're happy with every aspect of our nursery. It means a great deal to the team to know their care and commitment are appreciated.Warm regards,Abacus Ark Nursery Manager
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Review from Giana L (Grandmother of Child) published on 18 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Simply the best. I could not be happier with the choice to send my grandaughter here, she is learning new things every day. Friendly approachable manager and deputy, lovely small staff team. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a loving caring, safe and stimulating environment for their little ones.
Reply from Aimee, Communications & Marketing Executive at Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida ValeThank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear how happy you are with your granddaughter's experience at Abacus Ark.It's wonderful to know she's learning and thriving, and that you feel confident in the care and environment we provide. Your recommendation means a great deal to us.Warm wishes,The Abacus Ark Team
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Review from Naba A (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an amazing nursery, we had a great experience and our daughter absolutely loved it. The caretakers were wonderful, warm, engaging and always positive both with the children and parents. They plan and organize lots of activities for the children such as music sessions, soft play and messy play,
and very regularly update the parents through an app with pictures and update stories. Management and admin are also really great and responsive to any queries and the facility is always clean and organized. Absolutely recommended!!!
Reply from Aimee Day, Communications & Marketing Executive at Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida ValeDear Naba,Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt review! We're absolutely delighted to hear how much your daughter loved her time with us and that your experience with Abacus Ark was such a positive one.We're also thrilled that you found the nursery clean, well-organised, and supported by responsive management and admin.Thank you for recommending us so warmly, it's families like yours that make our community so special.Warmest wishes,The Abacus Ark Team
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Review from Monica D (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended the nursery since January 2025.
All the staff have been super amazing and caring with her! The attention that the staff have towards my daughter medical needs has been outstanding!
The management at the nursery is excellent and they are very supportive towards the families.
Communication is also very clear and detailed on the app, face to face and phone calls.
I would highly recommend the nursery in all aspects to any family!
Reply from Aimee Day, Communications & Marketing Executive at Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida ValeDear Monica,Thank you so much for your glowing review and for placing your trust in us since your daughter joined in January. We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience with both our team and the nursery overall.Supporting each child's unique needs-especially when it comes to health and wellbeing-is a responsibility we take to heart, and your kind words about our attentiveness mean so much to us. It's also wonderful to know that our communication-whether in person, through the app, or over the phone-has made you feel informed and supported.We're truly grateful for your recommendation and for being part of the Abacus Ark family!Warm regards,The Abacus Ark Team
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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been attending Abacus since 11 months old and she is 22 months old now. I always have lovely and reassuring chats with the staff and I can see how much they look out for my daughter. They always phone if there is an issue or they want me to be aware of something - and I am extremely
grateful. Thank you to Abacus staff who keep my little one entertained, hug and rock her gently when she is feeling less than her usual self and is upset, and communicate with me and my partner. It is so reassuring and lovely. At the end of each day I often have a bounding, cheeky little one, happily running up to me and wanting to show me around the nursery...or steal their equipment / books. Sorry Abacus ;) - Thank you for taking such good care of our precious girl. :)
Reply from Aimee Day, Communications & Marketing Executive at Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida ValeThank you so much for your incredibly kind and heartfelt review. It truly means the world to us to hear how much your little one enjoys her time at Abacus and how reassured you and your partner feel with the care we provide.Our team is deeply committed to nurturing each child as if they were our own, and knowing that your daughter runs up to you at the end of the day, full of joy and cheekiness, makes everything we do so worthwhile! We're delighted that our communication and attentiveness have made a positive impact on your family's experience with us.Thank you for trusting us, it's a privilege to be part of her early journey!With warmest wishes,The Abacus Ark Team
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My toddler daughter absolutely loves going to Abacus and has thrived at the nursery since she started going at age 1. The teachers, including the senior staff, are so loving and wonderful towards her and it's clear from their approach that they genuinely care and love the children in the nursery and
they value their education even at very young ages. As my daughter is my first-born child, I was nervous at first about her going to nursery, but Abacus has been such an amazing place for her and she has grown in her development in leaps and bounds. Although the nursery doesn't have its own garden, this hasn't affected my child much at all as the staff regularly take the children on outdoor walks and go regularly to various places nearby (such as soft play). I feel very reassured, supported and encouraged as a mum sending my child to this nursery (and my husband feels the same). What a lovely place with such wonderful people!
Reply from Aimee Day, Communications & Marketing Executive at Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida ValeThank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. It's truly heartening to hear how much your daughter enjoys coming to Abacus and how well she's thrived since starting with us.As a first-time parent, we completely understand how important it is to feel confident and supported when choosing a nurseryand we're so grateful you entrusted us with your daughter's early years. It means a great deal to hear that you feel reassured and encouraged by our team's care, communication, and dedication.We're especially pleased that you've seen such strong development in her, and that you've felt the love and passion our team brings every day. While we may not have an on-site garden, we're glad our regular outings and soft play visits have added joy and balance to her experience.Thank you again for being part of our Abacus Ark family-it's a privilege to support you and your daughter on this journey.Warm wishes,The Abacus Ark Team
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Today is the last day for my son, you were his second home and I just want to thank all the staff with a special thank you to two teachers in particular.
My 3 kids have been to Abacus and if I have another child without a doubt this will be the nursery that they would go to!
To any new parents do
not hesitate a second!
Apart from keeping your child, they learn the first rules of their life, the child is fully capable of passing the 4+ to any big school.
Thanks again for all the wonderful years and thank you on behalf of my kids.
With my best regards.
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Review from Amanda C (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter began over a year ago, at the time I was temporarily ill with Bell's palsy which I was quite self-conscious about, however, all the nursery staff were so understanding and supportive, which was of great support for my recovery and my daughter's important settling-in period. She has gone
from strength to strength at nursery, beginning in the baby room, and now in the toddler room. It has aided her development no end, the range of activities, arts, crafts and outings are wonderful and creative. Nursery makes a concerted effort to be inclusive and recognises international festivals/culture, which we love. Communication is exceptional from all staff, management, finance/head office and nursery staff with effective continuous daily updates via the app, nursery staff capture photos of activities i.e spontaneous observations, these are of great comfort to parents/carers as it's so important to be kept in the loop of everything and see your child happy. Communication re resource and maintenance updates of the building is also wonderful.
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Review from Nikola K (Father of Child) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am super happy with my daughter's progress and time spent in the nursery. She is developing better than I imagined right in front of me thanks to educators and people working there. I like the fact that she is not afraid to take initiative or ask a ton of questions while trying to figure out something.
I would definitely recommend to my family or friends. Big thank you.
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Review from M P (Father of Child) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended your nursery for the past 3 years, full time. From the first day, she was welcomed by friendly, caring staff in a very nurturing environment. I was unaware of the nursery curriculum prior and have been amazed at the development of my daughter through both academic and physical
activity. Thoroughly recommended.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.913)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) out of 10 for Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.913 for Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale is calculated as follows: ( (285 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 311 Ratings = 4.913
  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 Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale is based on 26 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 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 26 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 (2)

Kaysha

Kaysha Watts

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2016

Kaysha is the Nursery Manager at Abacus Ark Maida Vale and has been part of the Abacus Ark family since 2016. She began her career at the nursery as a Key Teacher and has progressed through a number of leadership roles, including Third in Charge and Deputy Manager, before stepping into the Nursery Manager position in September 2024.


With nearly a decade of experience within the setting, Kaysha brings strong knowledge of early years practice, team leadership, and family partnership. She is passionate about creating a nurturing, well-organised environment where children feel safe, confident, and supported to thrive. Her leadership style is rooted in consistency, warmth, and a deep understanding of child development.


Kaysha is committed to continuous professional development and is currently undertaking an Operations Manager apprenticeship to further strengthen her leadership skills and support the ongoing growth of the nursery.


She values the close relationships built with families and staff and believes that a happy, supported team is key to providing outstanding care. At the heart of her role is a genuine love for working with children, whose energy, curiosity, and individuality bring joy and inspiration to every day.

Dan

Dan

Job Title: Finance Administrator Joined: 2015

Dan is the Finance Manager at Abacus Ark and has been with the company for over 10 years. He plays a vital role in overseeing the nursery group’s financial operations and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Daniel is also available to support families with any finance-related questions, including funding options, invoicing, and payment queries. His long-standing commitment and in-depth knowledge make him a reliable point of contact for both parents and staff.

Frequently Asked Questions about Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale

What is the Age Range of Children that Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale accepts?

Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale accepts Children aged from 0 years 10 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale Open?

Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale have capacity for?

Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale to the centre of London?

2.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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