Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley

42a Hendon Lane, Finchley, London N3 1TT
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Gillian Storey (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 60

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 & 1 week at Christmas
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Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley Reviews (17)

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Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.300) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley has 17 reviews.

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Review from Aaron W (Father of Child) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Little Racoons for the last year and we are very happy with the level of support and care he gets. His development has come on very well since he's been there and his vocabulary has grown and grown. He feels very happy there and always runs off to breakfast without crying. The staff
are all very supportive and give us lots of updates throughout the day. They are also very accommodating if we need extra days ad hoc.
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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Little Raccons Finchley since he was 8 months old (he is almost 2 years old now). He bonded with the staff and other children really well. The staff are really kind, warm and caring. The activities on offer are varied, pedagogical and inclusive. My son is really happy there and has
been from Day 1. I also like that they go outdoors daily and play in the garden.
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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son goes to the nursery and our daughter is joining soon too. We are very happy there - the staff are lovely and warm, they do innovative and engaging activities for the kids and update the parents with pictures regularly! They were also very supportive during our son's potty training.
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Review from Egli K (Father of Child) published on 28 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started going to Little Racoons from the age of one.
The staff are all very caring and have made great efforts to get her settled into the nursery.
She is always excited to go in and has made very strong connections with all of the staff.
We get constant updates and photos of how our
daughter is getting on throughout the day, putting our minds at ease knowing she is being looked after and is enjoying herself.
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Review from Codrina D (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little son joined the nursery at 1year and 2months, and we were more then pleased to have him here. We got pictures with him smiling, he received love and care, had no baby rush (his nappy got changed often), he got less ill as his bed was clean, the place was clean, food excelent and he spent time
in a beautiful garden. We appreciate Little Raccoons so much more, after we had a bad experience before with a different nursery, for two months. Thank you for the excellent care!
Reply from Bhama Rudrakumar, Director at Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley
Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review - we really appreciate it!
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at little Racoons in August and we could not be happier. The staff were just amazing with helping him to settle in and are great with communicating through daily messages and photos of his day as well as regular updates on how he is doing and what his next steps are. The staff are so
warm and caring and I trust them completely with my son. They also provide great food and cater well for his allergies. I couldn't recommend highly enough!
Reply from Bhama Rudrakumar, Director at Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley
Thank you so much for your lovely review - we really appreciate it!
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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Racoons Day Nursery is an outstanding nursery that I endorse highly to all who are looking to put their child in a preschool environment as it will give your child an outstanding foundation to progress successfully going forward.
The nursery environment is a modern, extremely clean, and spacious
outdoor ground.
Words cannot capture our appreciation. Thank you for all the love, care, and dedication that you put into teaching our child. We are beyond grateful for your guidance and support. All your hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed.
We could not have wished for a better Nursery or a more caring group of staff and keeping them safe.
Thank you for building his confidence and preparing him for 'big' school.
Thank you for everything you have done. My son's story has only just begun and thank you for helping me start his first chapter.
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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Raccoons Nursery Finchley is a warm and caring nursery. My son has been there for almost 2 years and we are delighted with our choice. The staff are extremely kind and considerate and we feel our son has developed beautifully during his time there. They work alongside parents very well, always
taking our views into account. The nursery is bright and clean with ample stimulating activities for children of all ages. Can't recommend highly enough!
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Review from Michael H (Father of Child) published on 26 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My partner and I have been very happy with Little Raccoons Finchley. Since the first meetings with the manager, we felt very confident our daughter would be in good hands. They asked for information to help settle our daughter in as quickly as possible. When she had one or two hiccups along the way
the staff were very caring/sympathetic. They were also very good at communicating/reassuring us. The staff appear to put a lot of thought into the activities, my daughter loves it. She kicks her feet in excitement when she sees the nursery door. She is a fussy eater and they are very accommodating and they cater for religious requirements. The staff are all very approachable and professional. We get general updates/pics via the app and more detailed updates in person when we collect including the opportunity to ask questions/raise concerns. The kids and staff are a mix of nationalities, religions and ethnicities so the little ones are starting out in life learning about the world.
Reply from Bhama Rudrakumar, Director at Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we really appreciate it.
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Review from D O (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’ve had a positive and reassuring experience with the staff at Little Racoons Nursery.
My son has been there for a little over a month and he loves it.
The staff are attentive and listen to parent feedback but are proactive in providing support and guidance to the children.
I found my son to
have settled with ease and look forward to his days at nursery.
There are daily activities, there is a lovely outdoor space that has various toys, scooters, cars and sand pits where interaction is encouraged.
I would like more pictures daily but besides that, I’m very happy and reassured that my son is in safe hands.
Experienced staff are on site always and all are involved with my son and are comfortable providing updates at any point in time.
Friendly, open and lovely team!
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Review from Kamilla D (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I joined Little Raccoons Day Nursery in March 2023 and can only say how great this place is. The teachers are loving and caring, always supportive giving valuable feedback to us parents. I feel very comfortable talking to them and how they respond back to my needs. The nursery is part of my child's
development and I can see a huge improvement already. My toddler didn't take too long to adapt as they were very supportive and nurturing to him, making the settlement process so smooth and easy. He just loves being in there. The food menu is amazing too, I find it very nutritional balanced. I would only love to see more pictures uploaded of daily educational creative activities. Overall, I would definitely 100% recommend this nursery to any friend or family.
Reply from Bhama Rudrakumar, Director at Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley
Thank you for your lovely review, we appreciate it.
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Review from Charlotte G (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started at Little Raccoons when he was 18 months old. He settled in quickly and with ease thanks to the wonderful team of teachers and staff.
The nursery itself is clean, modern, and has lots of natural light. The outdoor space is great (full of toys, scooters, trikes etc.) and the toddlers
are encouraged to be outside as much as possible (weather permitting).
When my son started in January 2023, he wasn't yet walking. His teachers gave him so much attention and physical support and I credit them massively for helping him take his first steps.
My son walks into nursery every day with a big smile on his face and this is no doubt because of the constant love and support he receives from every angle. The nursery teachers are happy, friendly, and have created a wonderful environment for my son to learn, play, and grow - plus they are exceptionally creative with their ideas for activities for the children e.g. Baby Spa Day!
I can't recommend Little Raccoons Finchley enough.
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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our kid has recently started at the nursery, and the nursery's team and management were so attentive, understanding, patient and supportive that our daughter felt calm and confident after the first week already. All the team supported her and us, the parents, as well, making the settlement process easy
and pleasant for the whole family. Every day is full of fun activities, muddy plays, songs and crafts. And our daughter is always curious about what tasty food she is going to get. A healthy menu and a variety of dishes are definitely outstanding benefits and a strong contribution to healthy habits. The Little Raccoons nursery has become a second home for our daughter, she feels happy meeting her favourite teachers and being with them. And we are grateful to the manager and the other team members for the efficient work, professionalism and for creating this homely safe atmosphere for our daughter and the kids. It's a place where everyone is smiling and ready to play and take care of little ones.
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Review from F G (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our babies are at the nursery. The elder one started at 2yo when the nursery opened. The second one started at 4 months this year. The team is awesome, taking great care of the kids. It's like a second family. Food is healthy, lots of messy and fun plays so they learn and develop their motor
skills but also counting, songs, etc. The management team is listening and responsive when needed. A perfect place.
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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley since July 2022 and we are really happy with it. I looked at every day nursery in the area and found the fees to be competitive, and the space is just gorgeous - light-filled, spacious and well-resourced. I was also reassured that Little Raccoons
is a small, family-owned chain and its sister nurseries had good reviews. This location opened in April 2022 and there were teething problems when my child started - high staff turnover, lack of clear communication, little insight into my child's day-to-day experience - but my child was happy, which was the most important thing. In early 2023, they brought in new management, and we've seen a massive improvement -- the daycare is now very well-run and managed. They really go the extra mile in thinking of fun and creative ways for the children to play and learn, and it's clear that the children are all happy to be there. Highly recommend!
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Review from Demet P (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Little Raccoons Finchley for eight months now and she loves going in every morning. It feels like a second home to her. The settling in process was quicker than I expected with the teacher's strong support.
The staff are so nurturing and supportive that they provide
her with so much care, attention and positivity. I have been given valuable feedback regarding eating habits, toilet training, playtime and educational activities that she finds interesting. Little Raccoons and all the dedicated and lovely staff are part of my daughter's development and the first stage in her life and help prepare her for the next academic step through fun, creative and educational activities.
I want to take this opportunity to thank them from the heart for the love, dedication, and patience my daughter gets. We will never forget them.
I would definitely recommend Little Raccoons to anyone looking for a nursery in the area keeping in mind it is a new but thriving one in Finchley.
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley is the place where every parent would love to keep his or her baby. We were worried about our daughter starting the nursery so young, it is not easy for a parent leave their baby the first time with people that you don’t know yet, but at Little Raccoons Finchley
you feel at home. The staff took care of her and we felt in good hands from the first day. We have seen our daughter making a lot of progress from day one and she was always happy to be at the nursery. The members of staff are always kind, friendly and caring. We feel like we couldn’t find a better nursery for our daughter. We strongly recommend Little Raccoons.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.300)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.300) out of 10 for Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 8 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 4.833 for Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley is calculated as follows: ( (81 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.833
  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 4.467 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley is based on 8 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 = 3.8
    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. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.667
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley accepts?

Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley Open?

Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley is open: 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.

How many Children does Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley have capacity for?

Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Little Raccoons Day Nursery Finchley to the centre of London?

6.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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