Kido Crouch End

Earl Haig Hall, 18 Elder Avenue, Crouch End, London N8 9DE
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9.6 55 Reviews
  • Kido Crouch End, London
Kido Crouch End is located on Elder Avenue, in the heart of Crouch End and near Crouch Hill and Hornsey stations. It features the largest Kido preschool room in London, a garden and ample natural light during the day. What is most special about Kido Crouch End is the huge indoor play area with a dedicated stage, which is used for a range of sports, arts and theatrical activities. The children love it!

They offer multiple language instruction, daily nutritious and healthy food and snacks and all the nappies and wipes that your little one will need.

An international team of specialists has created an innovative curriculum for Kido that is inspired by the best teaching philosophies, like Montessori, Reggio Emilia and the theory of Multiple Intelligences. The curriculum is in line with the EYFS.

Please contact the Kido Crouch End team who will be happy to answer to all your questions.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Eva Kelly (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 27

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact the nursery for more information

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Kido Crouch End Reviews (55)

9.6

Kido Crouch End has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.605) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kido Crouch End has 55 reviews.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has settled in very easily into Kido Crouch End nursery due to the warm and caring staff. They make a great effort to know each child’s individual needs and give them the attention they require. They have many stem activities throughout the day and my son always tries to replicate them at home.
The food is very healthy and the nursery is always in a clean/tidy condition even towards the end of the day.
Reply from Katerina Karnavou, Parent Engagement Manager at Kido Crouch End
We appreciate your lovely feedback and we are glad that your child enjoys the stem classes at Kido Crouch End.
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Review from D K (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery! Staff are really friendly, informative and offer great communication. They listen and take the time to work with us in ensuring our sons development and care needs are met, alongside offering advice when prompted. Our son has flourished beautifully here and is very happy here.
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Review from Vicky P (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Where to start ... I’m a first-time mum and I was super worried about leaving my 11-month-old when I went back to work. I didn’t need to be, she has blossomed and changed so much in the last 5 months.
She loves going to see her friends and comes home covered in all sorts of paints and glitter from
all the fun they have had during the day.
The Kido team are wonderful at keeping us up to date on how she is progressing and her speech and eating skills have come on so fast.
I can’t recommend Kido enough.
Reply from Katerina Karnavou, Parent Engagement Manager at Kido Crouch End
Thank you very much for the lovely feedback! We are glad to see how happy your daughter at our nursery is and how she develops within our care.
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Review from Emese T (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Is always hard to leave your child with someone else, but over the course of time this has proven the best decision. After trying out 3 very popular outstanding nurseries in the area and being super disappointed Kido was my last chance of trying again. Staff are great, we love the little outdoor and
indoor space, my son had really good connections and he was very happy there. He is now off to school in September but if I had another child, I would not take him anywhere else. Best nursery in the area, in my opinion.
Reply from Katerina Karnavou, Parent Engagement Manager at Kido Crouch End
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback and we wish you all the best of luck for his new adventure in school!
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Review from Esme d (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Kido for 7 months now, since she was 1, and has absolutely blossomed under their care. Seeing her walk in happy and excited for the day makes us feel really comforted and she always comes home happy and full of ‘stories’ about her day! The app is great for seeing what and how
much they have eaten, when and for how long they have slept, and we always get photo updates of her day. I’ve been really impressed with the quality of the food and feel confident that she’s getting a balanced diet (especially important as she doesn’t eat meat). The staff are so welcoming, really kind and caring and also lots of fun. There are always loads of great activities going on and the team organise some great opportunities for parents to get together too. We have been super impressed with Kido and are so happy we chose it.
Reply from Katerina Karnavou, Parent Engagement Manager at Kido Crouch End
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! We are glad that you enjoy using the app and that you are happy with the quality of the food provided by the professional nursery kitchen. The team will be…read more
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Review from Anisa A (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Kido Crouch End. As a first time mum, I was very anxious at first but seeing my baby smile when I park the car to drop him off said a million words to me. He settled in very quickly and doesn’t even wait for me to wave goodbye as he is always excited to start his day.


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attentive and so kind. The building itself is modern and beautiful with loads of space and resources for the children to explore.


I would highly recommend Kido Crouch End.


A million thank yous for putting my mind at peace!

Reply from Katerina Karnavou, Parent Engagement Manager at Kido Crouch End
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! We are so glad to see your child coming in happily every morning at Kido Crouch End!
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kido Crouch End has exceeded my expectations of a nursery. I was apprehensive at the thought of leaving my little one at a nursery when they were so young, but Kido Crouch End has been wonderful. The staff seem competent, professional, organised and friendly. They have a good routine/flow for the day
with breakfast, snacks, naps, lunch and nappy checks/changes. I was only really focusing on my child’s safety, care and happiness on choosing a nursery but Kido organise a variety of wonderful activities focusing on child development and play - puzzles, books, drawing, modeling clay, sand and other sensory play. They are aware of my child’s different areas of development and those areas that need a little encouragement. The food seems great with some good healthy meals. The venue is newly decorated and is a fresh, nice looking environment. I’m very pleased that I found Kido and would certainly recommend it.
Reply from Katerina Karnavou, Parent Engagement Manager at Kido Crouch End
Thank you very much for the lovely feedback! We are so glad that you have a great experience at Kido Crouch End! The team will be glad to see your positive comments.
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Review from Richard C (Father of Child) published on 16 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are delighted with Kido Crouch End. Our son started at 1 year old and has been there for nearly 5 months and we feel extremely comfortable with everything.
We got a great feeling as soon as went to look around; it wasn't pushy and the communication was good.
Our son took a while to settle in,
which we expected, but has grown to love it.
We love the mobile app which lets us see what he's been up to during the day and we get regular messages from the staff with lovely photos and stories of his progress.
We would certainly recommend it to anyone.
Reply from Katerina Karnavou, Parent Engagement Manager at Kido Crouch End
Thank you for the lovely feedback! We are glad that your child has settled in nicely. It is great that you enjoy using the parent app which is helpful especially during the settling-in period.
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Review from N K (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly staff. My daughter is happy to go there and has lots of fun. The food is great and we have an app where we can track what your child is up to.
We also receive reports and lovely pictures of our daughter’s progress.
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Review from Katie L (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kido Nursery is a really friendly, welcoming environment with a lovely community of parents! Our 20 month old started at the nursery around 1 year and has grown in character and developmental abilities significantly in that time. She also absolutely loves the staff and the other children and gains so
much from her time at nursery. She has developed strong bonds with the lovely staff as well as personal relationships with the other children. Her development has also been significant and the activities and environment Kido offers has really helped to encourage her in all types of activities and skills.
The nursery itself is a lovely play environment with outdoor space and is immaculately clean and well presented.
Mostly though, as a parent, it’s a joy to drop her off each morning with her smiling and rushing in to see her friends. The staff are always super helpful, very professional in accounting for allergies and the updates on the app are really appreciated.
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Review from Alana S (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Kido Crouch End are caring and friendly and we feel safe leaving our little one in their care. It is a warm environment with a focus on family, and she has shown great development within herself and her friendships in a short space of time due to the focus and encouragement of her carers.
Reply from Philippe Sachs, CEO, UK at Kido Crouch End
Thanks Alana. We really appreciate the lovely sentiments and above all strive to create a warm environment where children can thrive.
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Review from Michelle F (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have loved every single second of the Kido experience! From the continuous updates to the friendly staff, I am thrilled that I opted for Kido above any other nursery that we may have considered for our daughter.
Reply from Katerina Karnavou, Parent Engagement Manager at Kido Crouch End
Thank you very much for the lovely feedback! We are glad that you have a great experience at Kido Crouch End!
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Review from Sy B (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kido was the first experience I ever had with a nursery and I was, of course, nervous and apprehensive above sending our first baby there at 7 months but the experience has been brilliant from start to finish. The staff are great and the facilities lovely. Our baby boy has already learned so much and
is much more outgoing and inquisitive since being there. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Reply from Katerina Karnavou, Parent Engagement Manager at Kido Crouch End
Thank you for the lovely feedback! We are glad that you see your child developing in our care and that you have found a place to feel supported with your first nursery experience.
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Review from Robert M (Father of Child) published on 14 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kido is an absolute dream, from the centre itself, the staff, activities they provide, the Kido app which provides real-time and valuable updates daily, etc. I’ve really enjoyed listening to my daughter recite her day, whether that’s about baby yoga, Spanish lessons, making play-doh. The list really
is endless. They encourage her to be creative and explore which is exactly what we wanted. They have always been flexible and accommodating to my work schedule too which is an absolute bonus. I cannot recommend Kido highly enough.
Reply from Katerina Karnavou, Parent Engagement Manager at Kido Crouch End
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! We love to see your child thriving in our care and that you enjoy using the Kido app for your daily updates!
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Review from Caoimhe F (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have found Kido to be an incredibly kind, nurturing, and accommodating nursery both on a practical and emotional level. We have been really overwhelmed by the supportive nature and the inclusivity of parents. All staff within Kido are incredible, and the management team are very responsive and supportive.
It was very important to us to find somewhere for our daughter to thrive, somewhere she could learn through play but also develop and grow with a great sense of values and skills from the outset, which is exactly what Kido provide.
Reply from Katerina Karnavou, Parent Engagement Manager at Kido Crouch End
Thank you very much for the lovely feedback! We are glad that you found the best place for your child at Kido Crouch End and that you see how your child develops and progresses in our nursery.
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Review from Peng P (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery with a great team. My 15-month-old son has been going here since July - it took him a while to settle in, being a Covid baby with minimal social interaction initially, but the staff have been patient and amazing. He's happy, thriving, and looks forward to nursery every time he's there
now. When it comes to dropping off/picking up/discussing activities and care, it's always positive.
Reply from Katerina Karnavou, Parent Engagement Manager at Kido Crouch End
Thank you for the lovely feedback! We are glad to see your child thriving in our nursery and having a great time!
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Review from Tanya S (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so happy with Kido. Our little one loves coming here, and really loves his teachers and carers. It was such an important decision to make the right choice of nursery given that there are so many in Crouch End. But we have not been disappointed at all. We especially love the outdoor and
indoor play areas, and the additional activities that are put on from time to time for additional excitement!
Reply from Katerina Karnavou, Parent Engagement Manager at Kido Crouch End
Thank you for the lovely feedback and for choosing Kido Crouch End! We are glad that you like the space of our nursery, and even more, the activities that your child enjoys in our care inspired by our…read more
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Review from Kimberley P (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kido Crouch End came to our rescue after a bad experience (safeguarding issue) with our previous preschool, where my son was attacked by another child. After moving to Kido he settled in right away and has made friends with other children and staff. The setup is lovely, they are consistent with app
feedback and make a real effort to involve parents in everything they do. Couldn't recommend the preschool enough!
Reply from Katerina Karnavou, Parent Engagement Manager at Kido Crouch End
Thank you for the lovely feedback! I am sorry you previously had a bad experience with another nursery and we hope that Kido Crouch End will change all the memories to happy and positive experiences!
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Review from Mehdi Z (Father of Child) published on 5 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very flexible especially with accommodating for days of the week, as we were going through a lot of changes at home. Our son now really loves going there and has settled in really quickly. Definitely recommend!
Reply from Katerina Karnavou, Parent Engagement Manager at Kido Crouch End
Thank you for the lovely feedback! We are always doing our best to support our families in any possible way and we are glad that this worked for you well.
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Review from Anna C (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kido was the only nursery we felt our son would feel happy with when we were deciding on a place for him back in 2020. Great facilities, amazing staff, very clean. I couldn’t recommend it more. I think it’s the best we’ve seen so far.
Reply from Katerina Karnavou, Parent Engagement Manager at Kido Crouch End
Thank you very much for the lovely feedback! We are so glad that you are having a great experience in Kido Crouch End.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.605)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.605) out of 10 for Kido Crouch End 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 15 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 4.855 for Kido Crouch End is calculated as follows: ( (154 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 179 Ratings = 4.855
  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 4.75 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kido Crouch End is based on 15 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 100 number of registered child places is 20. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.75
  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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