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250 East End Road, East Finchley, London, N2 8AU
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02 October 2025
I strongly caution anyone considering sending their children to this nursery. Serious safety concerns. This nursery is very unprofessional and after sending my child here I have severe safety concerns. The director was unprofessional and rude on my daughter's FIRST DAY . Despite handing forms for payment information she directly asked how I am paying and insinuated I didn't have all the correct information about paying and approached the conversation very unprofessional as it was clear staff are not reading forms. The second week of my daughter being there she came home with a ripped vest which no one mentioned to me when collecting her and was told she was 'emotional' that day. They fabricated an unsatisfactory response ' a thread was loose and became bigger through out the day' which is a lie as the fabric is ripped on the vest rather than any stray thread. Was also advised teacher forgot to mention this because she was 'overwhelmed' from the morning to the evening.
31 July 2025
Our daughter has been at The Learning Experience for the past 3 years and has loved her time there. The staff are extremely friendly and supportive, which has allowed her confidence to grow and be prepared for primary school in September. The rooms are stocked full of engaging toys and activities, and we feel kept up to date with her day via the app. The teachers clearly do a lot of prep ahead of parents evening and we feel they truly understand our daughter's personality and interests. The one improvement area would be more outdoor space for the children, as the existing space is fairly limited.
03 July 2025
We joined the nursery four years ago, shortly after it first opened, and it has been an incredible journey ever since. From the very beginning-when we were new parents with a 5-month-old baby-the team consistently rose to every challenge and supported us through each milestone. The environment is loving, nurturing, and incredibly well-maintained; even after all these years, the nursery still looks spotless. The staff provide a rich learning experience with fantastic study materials, engaging toys, and a warm atmosphere that encourages development and confidence. Communication is excellent-there's a great app that keeps you updated on everything happening throughout the day, which has always given us peace of mind. It's not just a supportive space for children, but for parents too. We're so grateful for the care and dedication and we will miss them all dearly. Thank you so much everyone!!
21 March 2025
Fantastic nursery, I looked at many in the area, it's a hard decision to make for any parent. We are 1 year in and my toddler is thriving, her vocabulary is expanding, she is happy to be dropped off each day, we receive regular updates through the day and at collection which gives lots of comfort. The space is clean and airy with a nice outdoor play area, again this is different from many others in the area that tend to be in buildings not originally designed for nursery use. Highly recommend!
07 March 2025
Great staff! They are so helpful and they welcome you every morning! They are great with tours and provides all the information I need and lovely staff! My niece and nephew love it here and you can really see the development on them within such a short timeframe! You can really see that they are having a blast here!
03 March 2025
The Learning Experience, East Finchley has been a wonderful nursery for my two children. We have really noticed the hard work that all the staff put in and we've been very happy with the nursery and the way they have been caring for our kids. The staff really care about the kids and the management goes out of their way to be helpful.
17 January 2025
Incredible staff; friendly, smiley and they do make you feel safe leaving your little one there! They keep you updated all the time how the day is going even so when you pick up the little one they come at the door and explain everything that happened during the day. Always ready to answer your questions and worries! I do highly recommend. Very clean, very safe, parking organised.
27 December 2024
My nephew thrived in this nursery. He was only there a short time but they were absolutely fantastic. I love that the nursery includes itself in the community. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for care for their child.
11 December 2024
The Learning Experience in East Finchley has been fantastic for my 1-year-old, who attends three days a week. He loves it there, and the staff are always so friendly and caring. The facilities are clean, spacious, and well-maintained, with plenty of activities to keep him happy and engaged. I'm really pleased with the care and environment they provide - highly recommend!
19 November 2024
The Learning Experience are nothing short of incredible. Happy does happen here. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcomed and at ease. The environment is bright, clean, and full of fun learning materials, providing a perfect space for children to explore and grow. The teachers are incredibly attentive, nurturing, and truly passionate about their work, which gives me peace of mind knowing my child is in good hands. They truly care, not just the teachers in my child's class, but all staff. It's clear that the nursery is dedicated to providing not just care, but a lovely educational experience. Highly recommend it to any family, coming from a parent super nervous about dropping my baby off for the first time. My child is thriving and learning so much every single day! Thank you!
30 October 2024
Both my sons love coming to this nursery, the staff are so knowledgeable and caring and they do so many fun and educational activities with the children. The ppecial educational needs co-ordinator has helped us so much, as one of my sons has additional needs, and he's thrived at the nursery. They've gone above and beyond what we hoped for helping him to learn and grow and the nursery feels like a second home for my children. We would highly recommend it.
24 October 2024
We knew we wanted our son to attend The Learning Experience after we had such a great experience sending our daughter there two years prior. The staff are so lovely, knowledgeable and attentive, and the school itself is clean, organised and well-run. We get regular updates throughout the day on what our son is doing, and he always looks so happy and busy. We're confident he'll be just as ready for Reception as our daughter was, which was well beyond expectations.
24 October 2024
Amazing, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Kind and warm to my child. Understanding and compassionate towards parents. Personable staff. Good standard of education at this level. Helpful update/feedback at the end of day.
26 September 2024
After 3 months we had to withdraw our daughter. We liked her key worker and the room lead in Infant A. Settled not handled well. Pre-filled forms not read. Different staff on the last day of settle so daughter was distressed. Disregard by cover staff of her dietary needs (she was on milk ladder). Regular lies about key worker being on a day off when she was in fact covering other rooms. Too much office staff but not enough classroom staff. Meals were often different from the menu. There were several consecutive days where baked beans were served for tea, this led to really bad stomach aches in the middle of the night for days. Told by office staff to 'find a chair from any classroom' to hold open the glass door to access the buggy room. On many occasions, staff didn't even notice me slip in and out of a classroom by the front door which is a huge safeguarding concern. Paid to keep her spot in Infant A (Xmas) but emailed she was moving up rooms (she could not stand up). Loads of merchandising.
21 August 2024
I can't say enough good things about The Learning Experience Day Nursery. It has been a wonderful environment for my child, where he feels happy and secure every day. The staff are exceptionally loving and caring, treating each child with kindness and respect. They make every effort to ensure that children are comfortable and engaged. One thing that stands out to me is how well the teachers handle moments when my child feels unsettled. They are quick to offer reassuring cuddles and use books and toys to distract and engage him, taking into account his personal interests which helps my child feel at ease. The communication with parents is also excellent. I always receive positive feedback during pickups, keeping me informed about my child's day and progress. It's reassuring to know that the staff genuinely care about his development and well-being. I highly recommend The Learning Experience Day Nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing environment.
08 July 2024
We love The Learning Experience. It has a wonderful curriculum, healthy eating, focus on kindness, play, and knowledge. The activities for the children are inventive and fun and my daughter especially loves the leap board. I am impressed that my daughter at the age of 3 1/2 can spell her name and is currently working on writing it. It is a great place and we are very happy with the care and education she receives at The Learning Experience.
16 May 2024
The Learning Experience is a lovely setting and the staff are amazing and go the extra mile to make sure the children are looked after and cared for and safe. The level of learning is amazing as well as the feedback given at the end of the day.
10 April 2024
If you care about the safety and well-being of your child, avoid this nursery at all costs! We had no choice but to immediately remove my children in January 2024 after witnessing a horrific episode of verbal abuse by a senior member of staff. The teacher was screaming and shouting in my children’s face, whilst towering over them as they were sobbing. There is a huge lack of professionalism from most members of staff. A lot of agency staff so the children rarely have consistency in the teachers they see each day. We have subsequently had to seek therapy for our young children to help them deal with the immense trauma they experienced at The Learning Experience. I am horrified and let down that I trusted this nursery to safeguard my children, when in fact they did nothing but scare and mentally/verbally abuse them. This nursery doesn’t care about anything except £! Avoid this nursery if you care about the development and safety of your little ones. They are the future.
07 March 2024
It's not often a company truly lives up to its promise, but 'happy happens here' is spot on for The Learning Experience. The staff are all so friendly and happy and seem to love what they do and where they work. This translates into visibly happy children in each room. Handing your baby over to strangers is such a scary thing, but The Learning Experience has made the process so much easier than expected. The place is spotless too!
07 March 2024
Fantastic nursery made possible by the fantastic management and staff. The staff are so caring and loving towards the kids, the management is very attentive to whatever is brought to them, and the kids all seem happy there. The chef is also one of the nicest people you could meet, just like all of the staff from top to bottom. Kids get plenty of exercise and physical activity when the weather permits which is also a big positive. Overall a fantastic experience for us. Sometimes our 3-year-old doesn't want to leave whenever I go to pick him up early on work-from-home days.
Latest Reviews for The Learning Experience East Finchley
02 October 2025
I strongly caution anyone considering sending their children to this nursery. Serious safety concerns. This nursery is very unprofessional and after sending my child here I have severe safety concerns. The director was unprofessional and rude on my daughter's FIRST DAY . Despite handing forms for payment information she directly asked how I am paying and insinuated I didn't have all the correct information about paying and approached the conversation very unprofessional as it was clear staff are not reading forms. The second week of my daughter being there she came home with a ripped vest which no one mentioned to me when collecting her and was told she was 'emotional' that day. They fabricated an unsatisfactory response ' a thread was loose and became bigger through out the day' which is a lie as the fabric is ripped on the vest rather than any stray thread. Was also advised teacher forgot to mention this because she was 'overwhelmed' from the morning to the evening.
31 July 2025
Our daughter has been at The Learning Experience for the past 3 years and has loved her time there. The staff are extremely friendly and supportive, which has allowed her confidence to grow and be prepared for primary school in September. The rooms are stocked full of engaging toys and activities, and we feel kept up to date with her day via the app. The teachers clearly do a lot of prep ahead of parents evening and we feel they truly understand our daughter's personality and interests. The one improvement area would be more outdoor space for the children, as the existing space is fairly limited.
03 July 2025
We joined the nursery four years ago, shortly after it first opened, and it has been an incredible journey ever since. From the very beginning-when we were new parents with a 5-month-old baby-the team consistently rose to every challenge and supported us through each milestone. The environment is loving, nurturing, and incredibly well-maintained; even after all these years, the nursery still looks spotless. The staff provide a rich learning experience with fantastic study materials, engaging toys, and a warm atmosphere that encourages development and confidence. Communication is excellent-there's a great app that keeps you updated on everything happening throughout the day, which has always given us peace of mind. It's not just a supportive space for children, but for parents too. We're so grateful for the care and dedication and we will miss them all dearly. Thank you so much everyone!!
21 March 2025
Fantastic nursery, I looked at many in the area, it's a hard decision to make for any parent. We are 1 year in and my toddler is thriving, her vocabulary is expanding, she is happy to be dropped off each day, we receive regular updates through the day and at collection which gives lots of comfort. The space is clean and airy with a nice outdoor play area, again this is different from many others in the area that tend to be in buildings not originally designed for nursery use. Highly recommend!
07 March 2025
Great staff! They are so helpful and they welcome you every morning! They are great with tours and provides all the information I need and lovely staff! My niece and nephew love it here and you can really see the development on them within such a short timeframe! You can really see that they are having a blast here!
03 March 2025
The Learning Experience, East Finchley has been a wonderful nursery for my two children. We have really noticed the hard work that all the staff put in and we've been very happy with the nursery and the way they have been caring for our kids. The staff really care about the kids and the management goes out of their way to be helpful.
17 January 2025
Incredible staff; friendly, smiley and they do make you feel safe leaving your little one there! They keep you updated all the time how the day is going even so when you pick up the little one they come at the door and explain everything that happened during the day. Always ready to answer your questions and worries! I do highly recommend. Very clean, very safe, parking organised.
27 December 2024
My nephew thrived in this nursery. He was only there a short time but they were absolutely fantastic. I love that the nursery includes itself in the community. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for care for their child.
11 December 2024
The Learning Experience in East Finchley has been fantastic for my 1-year-old, who attends three days a week. He loves it there, and the staff are always so friendly and caring. The facilities are clean, spacious, and well-maintained, with plenty of activities to keep him happy and engaged. I'm really pleased with the care and environment they provide - highly recommend!
19 November 2024
The Learning Experience are nothing short of incredible. Happy does happen here. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcomed and at ease. The environment is bright, clean, and full of fun learning materials, providing a perfect space for children to explore and grow. The teachers are incredibly attentive, nurturing, and truly passionate about their work, which gives me peace of mind knowing my child is in good hands. They truly care, not just the teachers in my child's class, but all staff. It's clear that the nursery is dedicated to providing not just care, but a lovely educational experience. Highly recommend it to any family, coming from a parent super nervous about dropping my baby off for the first time. My child is thriving and learning so much every single day! Thank you!
30 October 2024
Both my sons love coming to this nursery, the staff are so knowledgeable and caring and they do so many fun and educational activities with the children. The ppecial educational needs co-ordinator has helped us so much, as one of my sons has additional needs, and he's thrived at the nursery. They've gone above and beyond what we hoped for helping him to learn and grow and the nursery feels like a second home for my children. We would highly recommend it.
24 October 2024
We knew we wanted our son to attend The Learning Experience after we had such a great experience sending our daughter there two years prior. The staff are so lovely, knowledgeable and attentive, and the school itself is clean, organised and well-run. We get regular updates throughout the day on what our son is doing, and he always looks so happy and busy. We're confident he'll be just as ready for Reception as our daughter was, which was well beyond expectations.
24 October 2024
Amazing, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Kind and warm to my child. Understanding and compassionate towards parents. Personable staff. Good standard of education at this level. Helpful update/feedback at the end of day.
26 September 2024
After 3 months we had to withdraw our daughter. We liked her key worker and the room lead in Infant A. Settled not handled well. Pre-filled forms not read. Different staff on the last day of settle so daughter was distressed. Disregard by cover staff of her dietary needs (she was on milk ladder). Regular lies about key worker being on a day off when she was in fact covering other rooms. Too much office staff but not enough classroom staff. Meals were often different from the menu. There were several consecutive days where baked beans were served for tea, this led to really bad stomach aches in the middle of the night for days. Told by office staff to 'find a chair from any classroom' to hold open the glass door to access the buggy room. On many occasions, staff didn't even notice me slip in and out of a classroom by the front door which is a huge safeguarding concern. Paid to keep her spot in Infant A (Xmas) but emailed she was moving up rooms (she could not stand up). Loads of merchandising.
21 August 2024
I can't say enough good things about The Learning Experience Day Nursery. It has been a wonderful environment for my child, where he feels happy and secure every day. The staff are exceptionally loving and caring, treating each child with kindness and respect. They make every effort to ensure that children are comfortable and engaged. One thing that stands out to me is how well the teachers handle moments when my child feels unsettled. They are quick to offer reassuring cuddles and use books and toys to distract and engage him, taking into account his personal interests which helps my child feel at ease. The communication with parents is also excellent. I always receive positive feedback during pickups, keeping me informed about my child's day and progress. It's reassuring to know that the staff genuinely care about his development and well-being. I highly recommend The Learning Experience Day Nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing environment.
08 July 2024
We love The Learning Experience. It has a wonderful curriculum, healthy eating, focus on kindness, play, and knowledge. The activities for the children are inventive and fun and my daughter especially loves the leap board. I am impressed that my daughter at the age of 3 1/2 can spell her name and is currently working on writing it. It is a great place and we are very happy with the care and education she receives at The Learning Experience.
16 May 2024
The Learning Experience is a lovely setting and the staff are amazing and go the extra mile to make sure the children are looked after and cared for and safe. The level of learning is amazing as well as the feedback given at the end of the day.
10 April 2024
If you care about the safety and well-being of your child, avoid this nursery at all costs! We had no choice but to immediately remove my children in January 2024 after witnessing a horrific episode of verbal abuse by a senior member of staff. The teacher was screaming and shouting in my children’s face, whilst towering over them as they were sobbing. There is a huge lack of professionalism from most members of staff. A lot of agency staff so the children rarely have consistency in the teachers they see each day. We have subsequently had to seek therapy for our young children to help them deal with the immense trauma they experienced at The Learning Experience. I am horrified and let down that I trusted this nursery to safeguard my children, when in fact they did nothing but scare and mentally/verbally abuse them. This nursery doesn’t care about anything except £! Avoid this nursery if you care about the development and safety of your little ones. They are the future.
07 March 2024
It's not often a company truly lives up to its promise, but 'happy happens here' is spot on for The Learning Experience. The staff are all so friendly and happy and seem to love what they do and where they work. This translates into visibly happy children in each room. Handing your baby over to strangers is such a scary thing, but The Learning Experience has made the process so much easier than expected. The place is spotless too!
07 March 2024
Fantastic nursery made possible by the fantastic management and staff. The staff are so caring and loving towards the kids, the management is very attentive to whatever is brought to them, and the kids all seem happy there. The chef is also one of the nicest people you could meet, just like all of the staff from top to bottom. Kids get plenty of exercise and physical activity when the weather permits which is also a big positive. Overall a fantastic experience for us. Sometimes our 3-year-old doesn't want to leave whenever I go to pick him up early on work-from-home days.