The Learning Experience East Finchley

250 East End Road, East Finchley, London N2 8AU
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  • 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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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

Funding & Fees

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

Parking

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

The Learning Experience East Finchley Reviews (68)

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The Learning Experience East Finchley has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.010) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Learning Experience East Finchley has 68 reviews.

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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 Finchley
Good 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 Finchley
Hi 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…read more
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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 Finchley
Hi 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 Finchley
Hi 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 Finchley
Hi 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 Finchley
Wow! 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 Finchley
Thank 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 Finchley
Thank 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: 9.0 (9.010)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.010) 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 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 17 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 4.489 for The Learning Experience East Finchley is calculated as follows: ( (187 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (6 Poors x 2) + (18 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 235 Ratings = 4.489
  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 4.521 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Learning Experience East Finchley is based on 17 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 163 number of registered child places is 32.6. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 32.6 = 0.521
  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 (5)

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Elaine

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2024

Hello, my name is Elaine, and I am the Centre Director for The Learning Experience East Finchley. I have worked in the early years profession for some years now and have several years in 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.

Irma

Irma

Job Title: Third in Charge Joined: 2021

Working and supporting the youngest children at East Finchley is amazing, supporting children on their transition from home to the centre, and ensuring the children feel safe and secure in our care.

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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