Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale

I am very pleased with the progress my son has made since joining, both in his confidence and academically. The teachers are very patient, attentive, and often give me excellent feedback I can take on board and implement at home.

My nephew has been attending Abacus Ark since July 2020, and has come on leaps and bounds. He always looks forward to nursery school and has learnt incredibly fast since starting. Staff are incredibly friendly, who are always willing to go the extra mile, I feel completely included in his learning journey thanks to their innovative online system. I would highly recommend Abacus Ark to anyone considering a nursery for their child, it’s the best decision our family has made.

All the teachers at Abacus Ark understand my son’s personality very well, so my son really enjoys going to the nursery. They set various dairy activities for the babies to learn such as dance class and drama class, which is nice. It’s enjoyable to see my son’s pictures and videos via an app. Overall, we are very happy with all the teachers' support.

My daughter has progressed so much in the last year and that’s thanks to the staff at Abacus Ark. Initially sending my daughter I was quite apprehensive being the first time I’ve left her anywhere without being present, but seeing how much she enjoyed her first few days was so reassuring. The staff always keep you updated with the progress of your child whether this is face to face, parents' evenings, or via the online learning journal. They have so much to offer in terms of the facilities/activities they provide for the children and helping to build their confidence along the way. The children also have classes based on different cultures/religious festivals across the year. My daughter is currently at the potty training stage but with the help and guidance from the teachers within 2 weeks she's confidently using the potty without being told to use it. I would definitely recommend Abacus Ark!

Our daughter has been at Abacus Ark Maida Vale since September 21, following a very sudden closing of our previous nursery. We were very anxious about how our daughter would deal with the change, but she has thoroughly enjoyed every second and that is all down to her amazing teachers. We are regularly updated on the daily activities, there are parent evenings and most importantly, I feel that the team genuinely care about the children and are invested in them. It's a shame we didn't find Abacus earlier but I'm so glad we are with them now!

Abacus Ark is an absolute godsend. I'm generally not a person to post reviews unless I've had an extremely bad or great experience. I'm glad this review refers to the latter. We were referred to the nursery via a friend and my son has attended the nursery from 2 yrs old and is now turning 4. From the very start, the nursery has been great. My son had been living abroad in his early months and coming back to the UK and settling into a new country and language was a massive challenge. But this was massively helped by the support and care of Abacus Ark Maida Vale. Their support, interaction, and communication has been consistently really good and helped my son to flourish into the young happy, capable boy he is today. Thank you very much Abacus Ark Maida Vale.

Both my children go to Abacus Ark and they are both very happy. My eldest had a tough adjustment after lockdown and all staff were extremely helpful and sweet, making him feel welcome. My little one was very young and she loves nursery, which speaks to how great the place is.

My daughter started at Abacus Ark at 14 mo. I visited many nurseries in the area but immediately felt Abacus Ark was the right fit after my introduction meeting when I felt the sense of a nurturing, happy and safe environment. I am glad that I trusted my instinct because the nursery has exceeded my expectations. Our daughter adores the teachers and is always excited to attend. The staff are incredible and professional – from the teachers who are extremely kind, loving, fun, and thoughtful to the manager who quickly responds to any questions/concerns of mine and keeps parents well informed. The children go on daily outings to the nearby church gardens or park, participate in a variety of classes (drama, music, dancing) and arts and crafts. We enjoy seeing the daily updates on the nursery’s mobile app. We have seen our daughter become more confident and independent the past few months. Her communication, social and imagination skills have significantly improved and overall, she is happy!

My son started going to Abacus at 3.5 years old after we moved from Spain - during a pandemic. He did not speak a word of English, had no friends for months because of the circumstances. He changed from day 1, became much happier, singing and sharing all his learnings. 2 members of staff, in particular, were super kind to him, making lots of efforts to make sure he understood and to understand him. He progressed quickly thanks to the happy and dedicated teachers, he made friends and became fluent enough so that when he started school 8 months after it was really fluid and easy for him; it was a perfect step for him to transition to big school. My daughter started at 14 months in. The baby room and all the teachers made sure she was nurtured and cuddled since the beginning, so now that she speaks, she lists all of them with a big smile, and she runs to them when we arrive. She does fun things, learns a lot, and is just happy to go.

My daughter started nursery when she turned 2. She settled in very quickly, which came as a surprise as she was not used to new people (covid not helping). The lovely team members did an amazing job at making her feel comfortable. All of them are really excellent, warm and professional, which is the most important thing to me. The nursery itself is not the most spacious one but very well organised and equipped. I highly recommend this nursery.

Whenever we are getting off the bus he said loudly, 'thank you, driver', etc. They did a wonderful job as teachers and I highly recommend this place for your kids. I was also told about this nursery by a friend.

Having spent the last few years with both of my boys at Abacus Ark I can honestly say I could not recommend it enough, and I am so sad that our journey here has ended. The teachers are all so supportive, kind, and caring, and build such wonderful relationships with each and every child. Both my boys have grown in confidence so much over the years and their learning progress and achievements have been amazing to see. Thank you for all your hard work, dedication, love, and care. We will miss you!

We have had 3 kids go through Abacus Ark Nursery School in Maida Vale, two of whom have left to go to one of the selective North London private schools and one still 2.5 years old continuing his journey at the nursery. Abacus has surprised me in all the right ways over the years. The quality of attention, care, and education they provide the children are unmatched. The teachers are very warm and they form a special bond with the children, and the children develop a sense of belonging at the nursery with their friends. Despite not having outdoor space on site, the nursery takes the kids out on a daily basis for walks or the lovely church gardens close by. They also pay special attention to ensuring the parents have a daily report of the activities the kids have undertaken, the meals, and the sleep they have had through a user-friendly app. I owe a lot to Abacus and it will be bittersweet when my youngest leaves there in a couple of years. Highly recommend it to any parent!

My son just left nursery after four years, heading to reception class. He started as a baby and he became a very confident boy, a lot thanks to his incredible teachers and the learning environment at nursery. We have always been very happy with the teachers, facilities and his learning progress towards big school. He left the nursery being able to read, write and solve maths questions. The team are very caring and always in touch with the parents working together on achieving goals. I would highly recommend the lovely team and the nursery!

Since my niece has started Abacus Nursery she has developed and has grown in self-confidence. The staff have been amazing and have put a lot of effort into helping my niece settle in. All the staff are friendly, positive and kind. At first, my niece was very anxious attending nursery. But now she can't wait to go in and is so excited and eager to run into the door. Whilst we wait to enter, my niece knocks on the door. Her communication and social skills have improved tremendously. When she comes home, she asks, "Hi, how are you?", and "let's sing a song!". It is reassuring and fun to log into the online learning journal, where I can view my niece's development. A combination of photos, videos, and written feedback is provided by the staff. I would highly recommend this nursery to all parents and children.

My son's first time at pre-school and I'm very happy with the way he is looked after, really happy with the improvement I've seen in my son's learning. My son also loves going nursery as he really enjoys it and he is very happy, as a parent if you see your child happy that is the biggest relief for parents.

Abacus Ark is a wonderful nursery. My daughter has been there for 2 years and has been happy since day 1. The teachers are kind and supportive, very much appreciating the individuality of each child and their needs. The atmosphere is fun and engaging but not chaotic. There seems to be a good balance of structured activities/lessons and free play, as well as outdoor activities at nearby parks. They serve 3 meals and 2 snacks a day, all healthy. They also provide nappies, wipes, etc which is convenient. We get regular updates and photos/videos of activities through an app, so we can see what the children have been doing. The nursery is very well run and handled the challenges of the pandemic very well, eg. Zoom classes and regular updates during lockdown (even hosting a parents quiz), and the re-opening after lockdown was seamless. Highly recommend.

My son started nursery at Abacus a few months ago and I’m very pleased with the nursery and my son’s progress. In the beginning, my son was having a hard time with the morning drop off but with the love and patience of his teachers and carers he began to love it. His day is packed with different interactive and educational activities based on his abilities, as much outdoor time as possible with lovely bubble machines, fresh fruit, and games. As a parent you want your child to be happy and safe, in a positive environment that will stimulate him to develop well and Abacus Ark definitely does this well. I also get pictures and videos of his activities, some very cute, and a diary of his basic needs being met such as food intake, nappy changes, sleep time, and a few more. I hope this helps other parents when choosing a nursery as I know how stressful this can be when you don’t know if this is the right environment for their most precious.

My daughter started at Abacus in March. Since she’s started my child has progressed, she’s happy when she goes to school. I’m always updated via the app which is so lovely for me and I love one member of staff, in particular, she’s amazing. Lovely teachers as well. I’m very happy I chose this nursery.

In simple words, this nursery has provided the best possible care to my son. He started this nursery at 14 months old as a shy quiet baby and he is now the most confident and outgoing little boy who can talk in sentences, recognise the whole alphabet, numbers 1-100, all his shapes, animals, he even knows some jolly phonics and he is only 26months old. Although we do a lot of extra work with him at home to develop his knowledge and skills, the nursery has also been paramount in how knowledgeable he is today. The team plan some amazing fun and creative activities and he is so happy to go into nursery. He loves his teachers and his friends, it is obvious he feels safe, secure, and confident. The nursery manager is also very understanding and flexible where possible. I rate this nursery 10/10 and recommend it to anyone considering a place for their child!