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 nurturing nursery for children aged 10 months to 5 years, set in the heart of Kilburn High Road. The nursery provides a calm, welcoming atmosphere where every child is encouraged to learn, express, and grow at their own pace.

Drawing inspiration from both the Reggio Emilia and Montessori philosophies, the setting places great importance on enabling environments—beautiful, engaging spaces that promote independence, creativity, and meaningful exploration. Children are seen as capable learners, supported to take the lead in their development through hands-on, purposeful play.

Central to the approach is the Abacus Ark FIRST Curriculum, which nurtures each child’s development in five key areas:
Focus, Independence, Resilience, Social understanding, and Trustworthiness. Through carefully planned experiences, consistent routines, and strong emotional support, children develop the confidence and skills needed not just for school—but for life.

With a dedicated team, inspiring spaces, and close family partnerships, Maida Vale offers a thoughtful and enriching early years journey.

With thoughtfully designed spaces, engaging activities, and a dedicated team, Maida Vale provides a meaningful and confident start to each child’s early years journey.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kaysha (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Fees from £849 + per month

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

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 (84)

9.9

Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.912) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale has 84 reviews.

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Review from Sally H (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my daughters have been to Abacus over the last several years and we have always been delighted with every aspect of the nursery. The environment is lovely and there is plenty of outdoor activity in fine weather. The staff are amazing with children and parents and there is a real sense of the children
being individually nurtured to build their skills, confidence and esteem. I visited and used various nurseries locally before this one and there is really no comparison to Abacus.
Reply from Christina Vines, Marketing Manager at Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale
Thankyou very much for your lovely review.
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Review from Anne-Sophie S (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Abacus Ark is an excellent nursery. My daughter started when she just turned 1. All the staff made us feel welcome and really good. Her key teachers took time to reassure me because I was worried. My daughter never cried and knew that her teachers would take care of her with smiles and cuddles. She
learned and grew a lot with Abacus Ark. She goes to the library, to the park, she has music and dancing classes and now she is a pro at football. I truly recommend this place.
Reply from Christina Vines, Marketing Manager at Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale
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Review from Claudia U (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our children attended Abacus Ark and we would highly recommend it. It is a very nurturing place with a very dedicated and caring team. The children have great memories from their nursery, where they evolved into confident beings and created great friendships.
Reply from Anthony, Director at Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale
Thank you so much for such a kind review. We were so privileged to have your lovely children with us!
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Review from Kajal (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is simply outstanding, fantastic staff, caring, enthusiastic, my son has been at this nursery for over 1 year and he loves the setting and the staff. He has learnt so much. the setting is a true reflection of a private nursery. The staff are always exceeding expectations above all my son
is in a secure, loving environment.
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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 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 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale is calculated as follows: ( (219 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 239 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 Abacus Ark Nursery School Maida Vale is based on 20 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 20 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 (1)

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.

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