Halley House School Nursery

52-58 Arcola Street, London E8 2DJ
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9.1 4 Reviews
  • Halley House School Nursery, London
The Halley House School Nursery offers a nurturing environment for 3-4 year olds; it is managed by the Early Years Foundation Lead who has a wealth of experience with young children, as well as older ones too, being a qualified teacher.

The Halley House School Nursery caters for working families who might need childcare support from 7.45am until 6.00pm, Monday-Friday (term time), and children can join at any time during the academic year.

You can book a free Stay and Play session.
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Funding & Fees

We offer a ZERO deposit and up to 30 funded hours with flexibility that works for you.


We offer snacks and lunch for £4 a day or £20 a week which includes: milk, fruit, veg sticks, rice cakes, humous, crackers and cream cheese, a minimum of twice a day and a school lunch.

For the full list of fees, please visit our website.

Contact Halley House School Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Contact Halley House School Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Debbie Ashley (Early Years Foundation Lead)

Total Places for Children

  • 23

Age Range

  • from 3 years 0 months
  • to 4 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-17:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Halley House School Nursery Reviews (4)

9.1

Halley House School Nursery has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.075) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Halley House School Nursery has 4 reviews.

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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We're extremely happy with this nursery. The staff are kind, caring and truly focus on each child's individual needs taking the time to understand their personality, interests, and learning style. It gives us real peace of mind knowing our son is in such a safe and nurturing environment. The communication
and feedback from the team is fantastic, and we always feel informed about his progress and supported if we have and worries .
We're very grateful for the wonderful work the team does and would highly recommend this nursery to other parents.
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Review from Chana H (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased with this nursery and the care they provide. From the very beginning, we were given such a warm, kind welcome that instantly put us at ease. The staff are genuinely lovely, approachable, and always make time to talk and listen.


Our child truly enjoys going every day, which says everything.

It's clear that the team create a happy, safe, and nurturing environment where children feel comfortable and excited to learn and play.


What stands out the most is how attentive and inclusive they are with every child. They take the time to understand each child's needs and personality, making sure everyone feels seen, valued, and supported-from the youngest babies to the older children.


We feel so grateful to have found such a caring nursery, and we couldn't recommend it more highly.

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Review from V B (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Halley House I feel is the best school/nursery for my two children. They feel comfortable and safe enough to be themselves, and love all the teachers there.The teachers take very good care of them, and I truly believe they each love educating and watching the children grow. The classes are small, but
that means that all the children get the attention and support that they require and/or need.
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Review from T G (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery. My little one started Halley House Nursery over a year ago, and he absolutely loves it. He settled in quickly because the staff are so welcoming, comforting and friendly. The nursery team know and understand my son well, and whenever any concerns have come up, they have always been
supportive, attentive and ready to help. He really enjoys his time at nursery. Over the past year, he has grown in confidence, made good friends and enjoyed learning and taking part in all the wonderful creative nursery activities. He often asks to stay longer at pick-up time, which says it all!
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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.075)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.075) out of 10 for Halley House School Nursery 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 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 4 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 4.830 for Halley House School Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (39 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 47 Ratings = 4.83
  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 4.245 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Halley House School Nursery is based on 4 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 = 3.375
    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 23 number of registered child places is 4.6. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 4.6 = 0.87
  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)

Debbie

Debbie Ashely

Job Title: Early Years Lead Teacher Joined: 2015

At the heart of our nursery is strong, caring leadership — and that’s exactly what Miss Ashley brings to the setting every day.
With over 18 years of experience in education and early years, Miss Ashley is a fully qualified teacher (QTS) and an experienced school and nursery leader who is deeply passionate about giving children the very best start in life. Her career spans early years, primary education and senior leadership, providing a broad and informed understanding of how young children learn, grow and thrive.


Miss Ashley is a big believer that happy, secure children learn best, and she is a strong advocate for nurturing relationships, high-quality teaching and environments where every child feels safe, valued and confident to explore the world around them.


Parents often comment on her kind, approachable nature and clear communication. She takes great pride in building trusting partnerships with families, understanding that early years education works best when nursery and home work closely together.


Alongside leading the team, Miss Ashley is committed to supporting staff development, maintaining high standards of care and learning and ensuring the nursery remains a warm, welcoming place where children flourish emotionally, socially and academically.

Frequently Asked Questions about Halley House School Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Halley House School Nursery accepts?

Halley House School Nursery accepts Children aged from 3 years 0 months to 4 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Halley House School Nursery Open?

Halley House School Nursery is open: Monday 07:45-18:00, Tuesday 07:45-18:00, Wednesday 07:45-18:00, Thursday 07:45-18:00, Friday 07:45-17:00.

How many Children does Halley House School Nursery have capacity for?

Halley House School Nursery has capacity for a total of 23 Children.

How far is Halley House School Nursery to the centre of London?

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

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