The Learning Experience East Finchley

250 East End Road, East Finchley, London N2 8AU
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9.1 74 Reviews
  • The Learning Experience East Finchley, London
The Learning Experience provides childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years old in East Finchley, London.

The centre is purpose-built and features an interactive classroom, a colourful miniature high street, age-appropriate play rooms and a spacious playground.

The team follow the EYFS curriculum to support children to meet their social, physical and academic development goals.

The centre has its own unique animated characters, introduced based on scientific finding that characters help children to engage in learning. Each character has a particular strength to inspire children, such as Lionstein the lion who loves science and a fitness instructor flamingo. They even have characters to aid with language skills in Spanish and Mandarin.
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Funding & Fees

Flexible fees offered. Discount on full time spaces. Please call the nursery to book a personal tour for further information

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Elaine Dann (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 163

Age Range

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

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

Parking

  • On site private car park for parents to drop off and collect their child

The Learning Experience East Finchley Reviews (74)

9.1

The Learning Experience East Finchley has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.135) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Learning Experience East Finchley has 74 reviews.

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Review from Michele R (Father of Child) published on 5 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Learning Experience (Bubbles) nursery is great. Our youngest daughter was in care in a nearby nursery but we weren't happy about how things were managed during COVID times, as well as issues with outdoor space being unavailable. We knew from previous experience, the management team at The Learning
Experience and we went for a visit. For comparison, we looked at 3 other local nurseries - and there is not even room for comparison. A lot of space, well ventilated, great and safe outdoor space. The theatre room is amazing. After enrolling our daughter (settled in a day, the next day she wanted to run back into the nursery as soon as she woke up) we are even more happy due to the great improvements she has made in some areas where we had some concerns, in just a couple of months. The curriculum is great and the children are very well cared for. Whoever invented Bubbles, the nursery mascot, is a genius. Even our eldest daughter (in school now) talks about Bubbles now. On the admin side, everything is very well managed. A+++
Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience East FinchleyGood Morning, Thank you so much for taking the time out to leave such a beautiful review. We are so pleased that once again we have our little lady back with us. Thank you for choosing The Learning Experience and for giving us the opportunity to Learn, Play and Grow with your little one.
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Review from Robert E (Father of Child) published on 2 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Learning Experience was the first nursery that we toured and they made us feel so at ease that we didn't bother looking anywhere else! Small class sizes mean that our child is getting all the attention he needs (some might say, more than he deserves) and they have really taken the time to get to
know him and us, listen to any concerns we've had about his development and act accordingly, both swiftly and efficiently! We really can't fault them at all, they have been perfect. The staff look like they're happy to come to work and they always go the extra mile! Cannot recommend them highly enough!
Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience East FinchleyGood Morning Rob, Thank you so much for this genuine and honest review. We absolutely love having your child Learn, Play and Grow with us here at The Learning Experience, East Finchley.
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Review from Lou S (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot rate The Learning Experience highly enough. Our daughter was struggling at her previous nursery so we made the decision to change to The Learning Experience. It was the best decision we've made, she has come on in leaps and bounds. She loves the structure the nursery has, the teachers are amazing
and very engaged. The boulevard and outside space are great as means they have a little variety in their day. She also adores Bubbles! The app is also helpful to see what they are getting up to each day. We love that each month you get little handouts to work on at home, really helps embed the learning! Thank you massively to the team - it's a great nursery!
Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience East FinchleyHi Lou, Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased that we are exceeding the expectations from your daughter's previous nursery. She has been an amazing addition to our preschool room and we cannot wait to watch her learn, play and grow with us.
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Review from Lisa H (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were nervous about our son’s transition because he’d been at a childminder he loved and also because of Covid. We had nothing to worry about! From day 1 he walked out of The Learning Experience beaming and when we said how was your day he said ‘fun!’ And he’s said the same every day for 2 months.
The Learning Experience nursery is a magical place where our son is dragging our arms to go to every day. When we say which teachers do you like spending time with, he says ‘all of them!’ There is such a positive energy that fills the nursery, you feel it from the minute you walk in and you see it in all the activities, in the cleanliness that is pristine, in the dedication and kindness of all the staff. They take health and safety extremely seriously which is very important to us and we feel like our son is in a very safe environment. Also as a same-sex couple (we are two Mums), they have approached the topic of diversity with sensitivity and joy. We can’t say enough good things about the amazing manager and her team.
Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience East FinchleyHi Lisa, Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We are so pleased you have chosen The Learning Experience, East Finchley. We absolutely love having your little charmer here. We cannot wait to watch him grow over the forthcoming years.
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Review from Makela D (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really happy with the support and friendliness of the staff here. My son loves attending the nursery and has made lots of friends. The amount of facilities and resources available for the children is the best I have seen, hence picking this childcare provider over a few others. They really care about
the children, and the children are never short of things to do (including yoga!) and learn.
Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience East FinchleyHi Makela, Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We are so pleased you and your son are enjoying your time here. He is definitely a yoga superstar.
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Review from N K (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending The Learning Experience since he turned one and I am very happy with our choice of nursery. The staff are loving and caring and he has wonderful opportunities of learning through play. In just a short time he has become an expert in using a fork while self-feeding, pretty impressive
for a 14-month-old. My little one has made good friends there and loves giving his teachers a hug - great environment for his development and excellent facilities.
Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience East FinchleyThank you for your review. We are delighted you have chosen The Learning Experience as the nursery for your son. We have love watching him Learn, Play and grow with us.
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Review from William R (Father of Child) published on 3 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing place with a lovely and caring staff. My one year old loves it, is very happy every day he is there. Unlike other nurseries they actively engage with him, teaching him social and language skills that he wouldn’t get otherwise and the development is astonishing. The curriculum is fantastic. Highly
recommend!
Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience East FinchleyGood Morning William. Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We absolutely adore having your little one here too.
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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our one-year-old son has attended The Learning Experience for two months and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. I toured several nurseries in the area and The Learning Experience stood out with its curriculum, facilities, and most importantly staff. I appreciate how we’re always kept up to date
with how our little one’s day is going. It’s abundantly clear that he has formed a relationship with his teachers and has accelerated his development (in speaking and motor skills) since joining, which are both important to us. I highly recommend touring if you are looking at nurseries in the area.
Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience East FinchleyHi Sarah, A huge thank you for such a lovely review. We really appreciate the feedback and we are delighted that in such a short space of time you are seeing a positive difference in your son's development. We look forward to watching him grow over the years with us.
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Review from Charlotte L (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I looked around 6 nurseries in the local area prior to The Learning Experience and kept finding fault with each one and none of them clicked. Then I saw The Learning Experience and everything about it appealed to me. It’s fresh and clean, and there aren’t too many children in a class, the curriculum
is fun and engaging and you get such a personal experience with each teacher. Each one is warm, welcoming, and attentive. My daughter is so happy every day and just adores the teachers. They have also been a huge support to us with toilet training and I’m so grateful to all the staff. I’d absolutely recommend The Learning Experience to any parent looking for a magical place to send their child.
Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience East FinchleyHi Charlotte. Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We are so pleased you have chosen The Learning Experience as your childcare provider and we love watching your little princess grow daily.
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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I came to The Learning Experience because I could see that it would be different to other nurseries locally. My daughter is young but inquisitive and I wanted her to be in an environment that really helped her explore mentally and practically rather than just leave her to play. The Learning Experience
is still small and growing in the UK although it’s from an established USA base. They are constantly evolving and listening. I really appreciate being heard as a parent when I talk to the team. I appreciate the individual attention and care the children are getting. My daughter is coming home smiling and talking about the world around her. Most importantly she is happy.
Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience East FinchleyHi Laura, Thank you so much for the lovely review. We are pleased to hear you and your little one are having a lovely time with us. Thank you for the support.
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Review from Ruby H (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves going to his nursery. He is made to feel welcome every day and is kept engaged with the rich curriculum the nursery provides. The manager and her team are incredibly nurturing and will do their best to accommodate the individual needs of the children. I’m so lucky to have this
nursery so close to me. Highly recommended.
Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience East FinchleyHi Ruby, Thank you so much for your review. We are so pleased you are happy and we love having your son here.
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Review from Diana W (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was walking down the road one hot summers day and bumped into this huge colourful elephant. My little girl was infatuated with him and would not let him go. I then went to view the nursery and wow, just wow. I was taken aback by the bright space and what the centre offers the children. The facilities
are out of this world, it is something that you will not experience at another nursery in the UK. The staff and management team was so welcoming and made me feel at home from the moment I spoke to them and that continues throughout the whole time my child is here. Every day my child comes home with such amazing stories of what she has learnt and the benefit of the app they have means I get sent photos and feedback daily. I can promise you this nursery is one-of-a-kind and one you should send your child to.
Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience East FinchleyWow! Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are delighted that you have chosen us, and your child is having an amazing time here with us.
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Learning Experience (or Bubbles as we call it) is a game-changer. We had our other child in two different nurseries and we can say with confidence that The Learning Experience has far the best facilities and teachers. Our boy loved that place from day one and we feel he has the best care and education
there. The Learning Experience's great location makes it extra convenient for us. We wish they were here sooner so our two children could attend.
Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience East FinchleyThank you so much for your lovely comment. We are so pleased your child is enjoying their time with us.
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Review from Heena H (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery with amazing friendly staff. My little one has settled perfectly and really looks forward to seeing his friends every day. The nursery provides everything we wanted in order for our child to thrive, I would highly recommend The Learning Experience for anyone looking for a new, clean
and nurturing nursery.
Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience East FinchleyThank you so much for your lovely comment. We are so pleased your child is enjoying their time with us.
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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.135)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.135) out of 10 for The Learning Experience East Finchley is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 21 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 4.491 for The Learning Experience East Finchley is calculated as follows: ( (214 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (6 Poors x 2) + (18 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 283 Ratings = 4.491
  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 4.644 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Learning Experience East Finchley is based on 21 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 163 number of registered child places is 32.6. 21 Positive Reviews ÷ 32.6 = 0.644
  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 (4)

Sian

Sian

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2024

Hello, my name is Sian, and I am the Centre Director for The Learning Experience - East Finchley. I worked in the early years profession for several years before moving into a leadership role.


My focus is to drive quality through the team to ensure they feel supported and provide the best possible experiences for our little learners.

Komal

Komal

Job Title: Business Manager Joined: 2023

As the Business Manager, I support the leadership team with all administrative duties from billing and funding right through to being that person on the end of a phone and email to offer any initial support to our families.

Amber

Amber

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2022

As the Deputy Manager, I support our younger age groups to ensure we are meeting and exceeding the needs of all our children and families. I work closely with the Room Leaders to assess and drive excellence in everything we do.

Basil

Basil

Job Title: Nursery Chef Joined: 2021

I have the great honour of providing healthy, balanced and nutritious home cooked meals for all of the children. We have robust systems in place to ensure we meet the needs of children who may have any allergies or intolerances.

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