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209 Friern Barnet Lane, Whetstone, London, N20 0NG
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04 March 2026
Our family has been with the nursery since Sept 2023. Lovely nursery with great outdoor space. Lots of fun indoor and outdoor events and activities. All kids have enjoyed going and are well looked after. All staff are caring and kind.
23 February 2026
My daughter has just started in January and has settled in really well. The staff are absolutely amazing, very caring and nurturing. I was with my daughter during her settling in days and saw how they interact with the children, comforting the ones who had also just started and playing with the
others. The menu is quite varied and there's loads of different toys to explore! I enjoy seeing the photos at the end of the day and finding out what they did in their day. My son went to A4K as well and enjoyed his time there, looks like it will be the same for my daughter!
19 February 2026
My child loves the nursery! She loves going there and gets excited when getting ready/leaving the house. She's started in the baby room and now moving to the toddler room. The teachers have been amazing at making sure she felt welcomed and cared for. They are friendly and energetic, warm, loving,
personal and greets the child with a positive attitude and smile. I have visited 6 nurseries around me and this was the 7th and my choice. We are happy here. Also was recommended by a few families in my road with older kids so definitely it shows consistency in results. They are also very responsible and attentive to the child individually specially with sickness etc. They aren't perfect but they are wonderful. I can't wait for summer so that my child can explore the forest space.
19 February 2026
Absolutely brilliant nursery with amazing staff and lovely outdoor space. Both my kids have loved their time at academy 4 kids and I would not hesitate to recommend! The nursery was also instrumental in supporting us with preparing our EHCP.
19 February 2026
My two boys absolutely love the nursery. We tried other nurseries before, but they just weren't the right fit for our son. We can't thank the Yellow and Green Room staff enough for allowing us to work without worrying about our children.
When my son isn't at nursery, all I hear is, "Danielle had
to go on break," "Danielle wasn't in today," and "Mummy, I'm going to tell Danielle about my purple elephant!" It's so lovely to see how much he adores her.
Fabulous job, ladies - you're all amazing!
19 February 2026
We've been very happy with Academy 4 Kids. All the staff are friendly and helpful and you get a real sense that your child is being cared for and educated. They are always happy to share feedback. The grounds are great, especially the large green outdoor spaces.
19 February 2026
Our child has been at Academy 4 kids for almost 2 years and we are very pleased with the care and services they offer. Their opening hours allow us to go to work and not have to shuffle or reduce our shift, they offer meals with an in-house cook so we know our child is having good quality, fresh
food and more important than anything, they offer a supportive and loving environment to learn and develop for our child, allowing for messy play, outdoors exploring and focussed activities. We are a very happy family and very thankful of how the team at Academy 4 kids look after our little one.
16 February 2026
Both my children have gone to academy. They have been incredibly happy. We have been therefore at the surgery from 2021 to now my youngest will leave this year in 2026. The staff know the children well, support their learning needs and encourage independence. The staff all stay years on years saying
volumes of how happy they are also. They have both started off at about 15months and been there till 4 years. They run in and don't look back and idolise their key persons. Couldn't recommend enough, beautiful outdoor space, with a woodlands that both boys have adored. They listen to feedback and in cooperate as much as possible. Recently a menu change has been great to include a more well rounded diet and my little one always eats well.
16 February 2026
Our son has settled into nursery really well. He has only been there a few months, but we have already seen such a positive difference in him. He is more confident, exploring more on his own and showing real curiosity about new things.
He has also been trying new foods, which has been lovely to
see, and we can tell he is learning a lot through play and interaction. The support and care he receives from his key person and the team in his room has been reassuring for us as parents.
The staff are always informative at drop-off and collection, and we really value the updates we receive through the app, especially the photos and summaries of what he has been doing. What stands out most is their honesty. If he has had an emotional day or found something challenging, they tell us openly, which we genuinely appreciate.
Overall, we feel very comfortable leaving him in their care and are pleased with how well he is progressing.
23 July 2025
Our family has been with Academy 4 Kids since September 2023, and we're very happy with the care and support both of our young boys have received during their time there. As parents, finding a nurturing and reliable environment is one of the most important decisions we face - and Academy 4 Kids has
truly delivered on this front.
Most of all, the staff have been welcoming, professional, and clearly dedicated to the children. Both of our sons have grown in confidence, independence, and social skills since attending. It's been lovely to see how much they enjoy going in each day and how well they've bonded with the staff and other children.
The communication from the nursery has also been clear and consistent, which we really value. We've appreciated the regular updates, photos, and insights into what the children have been learning and doing each week.
Overall, we're very happy and would definitely recommend Academy 4 Kids to other families.
23 July 2025
Both our children attended Academy for Kids. Our son joined in January 2023 when he was 3 and our baby started when she was 10 months old and she is currently 20 months. Both our children adapted and settled in so easily-which reflects what a nurturing and wonderful setting academy is. The staff go
above and beyond to ensure that children and parents have a wonderful experience-activities such as Sports day, nativity and stay and play sessions were the highlights of our children's time there. Communication on progress is good and thoughtful from key workers. The nursery manager is fantastic and is on top of all the day to day running of the nursery, staffing and knows all parents on an individual basis which is truly commendable given it's size. The outdoor and woodlands is a real differentiator for this nursery not seen in any nursery locally or elsewhere for that matter. It has built a passion for the outdoors, water and messy play for our children.
21 July 2025
My son has attended this nursery for over 3 years and it's been a really positive experience for him all round. The staff here are incredibly talented at what they do. I can't really recommend this place highly enough
A few things I'd highlight:
1) Very good updates about how your child is
progressing - regular observations and period reports mean you can see how things are going.
2) Excellent promotion of literacy and numeracy. The nursery has a small library which kids can borrow books from which helps promote a love of reading & books.
3) My son can be a fussy eater but staff have worked tirelessly with him on that with good results.
4) Older children are given basic responsibilities to support the younger ones which is really good for them.
5) The outdoor space is wonderful and a huge asset. The trees also help the kids not get too overheated on hot days.
6) Loads of thought has been given to helping children with primary school transition.
11 July 2025
My youngest son is currently at Academy, he's almost 3 and his older brother always went the whole way through. The staff are absolutely amazing. They know the children so well, form such wonderful relationships with them. The outdoor space is also brilliant and was a big deciding factor for us. I
really can't fault the care that's been given to both my boys and I'll be sad to leave for good in a year's time.
11 July 2025
My children started at the nursery 6 months ago (aged 9 months and 4 years) and I have nothing but praise for the fantastic team. The staff are all professional, nurturing and caring and create a wonderful, warm atmosphere for the children. I would recommend this nursery without reservation.
11 July 2025
Both of our sons attended the nursery. We have been very happy with them. The staff has been attentive and supportive of our son's needs. The manager has been excellent and is really knowledgeable in all areas of childcare including SEN.
11 July 2025
I have had both my kids go the Academy of kids and have a wonderful experience. My kids have always been so happy, well cared for and loved. Academy has been a second home for them. The nursery and the staff make the parents feel like a community.
The nursery did go through a little bit of a
rough patch in terms of inspections etc but the way everyone has come out of, the support of the staff, the management in ensuring they are ticking all boxes has been commendable.
I would totally feel comfortable to recommend this place for anyone and everyone. Special mention to the manager who is a EXCELLENT manager
11 July 2025
An outstanding nursery with wonderful staff, fantastic manager and brilliant office team, they look after every child with so much care and kindness ! Both my daughters loved Academy4kids and my older daughter who will be graduating soon has had the best experience here. They involve the parents in
all their activities and they have new creative ideas for learning. They promote reading , learning through play, phonetics , counting and help with children's independence whilst guiding them and looking after them so closely . Thank you Academy for making my children's experience of going to nursery absolutely amazing !
11 July 2025
Fantastic nursery! My daughter loves it, I love it. The staff are lovely and always so helpful. Feedback is given daily along with photos, which I appreciate seeing/reading after a long day.
I waited 6 month to get my daughter in to Academy 4 Kids and was well worth the wait. She has been there
for 1.5 years and has the best time.
Also has a great outdoor play area, including a woodland. Which you don't get at lots of other Nursery's in the area (as far as I'm aware).
Would highly recommend to anyone!
19 September 2023
Our daughter attended nursery from the age of 1 to 4. She has now finished to go to school. We are so happy with Academy 4 Kids, she has been very happy there over the years. It is a great nursery, and great space with a lovely outdoor area for the children to play, something that was very important
to us.
As soon as she started we noticed a huge change in her development. She has been looked after well by the staff all of who we can't thank enough for looking after our daughter so well each day. She made lovely friends and bonds with the staff, some of whom she will really miss. We are looking forward to our son starting nursery next year.
25 February 2022
Academy 4 Kids is an exceptional nursery. The nursery itself is a lovely space, with a huge outdoor area (and they encourage children to be outdoors every day) and plenty of rooms for the various age groups. The learning activities organised are great, and we are kept updated on our son's daily
schedule (with photos, reports of food and milk consumed, naps taken, etc) and on his progress and growth through regular developmental check-ins.
Most importantly, the staff are amazing - very kind, thoughtful, communicative, and organised. Our son's key worker was such a huge part of his life the last few months - he was delighted to see her every day, and it was easy to see how much she genuinely cared about him. From day one, he was comfortable in the nursery, well cared for by the staff, and happy to be dropped off in the mornings. We have always felt that he was in great hands and having fun. I would strongly recommend Academy 4 Kids to anyone and hope to have all my children attend.
Latest Reviews for Academy 4 Kids
04 March 2026
Our family has been with the nursery since Sept 2023. Lovely nursery with great outdoor space. Lots of fun indoor and outdoor events and activities. All kids have enjoyed going and are well looked after. All staff are caring and kind.
23 February 2026
My daughter has just started in January and has settled in really well. The staff are absolutely amazing, very caring and nurturing. I was with my daughter during her settling in days and saw how they interact with the children, comforting the ones who had also just started and playing with the
others. The menu is quite varied and there's loads of different toys to explore! I enjoy seeing the photos at the end of the day and finding out what they did in their day. My son went to A4K as well and enjoyed his time there, looks like it will be the same for my daughter!
19 February 2026
My child loves the nursery! She loves going there and gets excited when getting ready/leaving the house. She's started in the baby room and now moving to the toddler room. The teachers have been amazing at making sure she felt welcomed and cared for. They are friendly and energetic, warm, loving,
personal and greets the child with a positive attitude and smile. I have visited 6 nurseries around me and this was the 7th and my choice. We are happy here. Also was recommended by a few families in my road with older kids so definitely it shows consistency in results. They are also very responsible and attentive to the child individually specially with sickness etc. They aren't perfect but they are wonderful. I can't wait for summer so that my child can explore the forest space.
19 February 2026
Absolutely brilliant nursery with amazing staff and lovely outdoor space. Both my kids have loved their time at academy 4 kids and I would not hesitate to recommend! The nursery was also instrumental in supporting us with preparing our EHCP.
19 February 2026
My two boys absolutely love the nursery. We tried other nurseries before, but they just weren't the right fit for our son. We can't thank the Yellow and Green Room staff enough for allowing us to work without worrying about our children.
When my son isn't at nursery, all I hear is, "Danielle had
to go on break," "Danielle wasn't in today," and "Mummy, I'm going to tell Danielle about my purple elephant!" It's so lovely to see how much he adores her.
Fabulous job, ladies - you're all amazing!
19 February 2026
We've been very happy with Academy 4 Kids. All the staff are friendly and helpful and you get a real sense that your child is being cared for and educated. They are always happy to share feedback. The grounds are great, especially the large green outdoor spaces.
19 February 2026
Our child has been at Academy 4 kids for almost 2 years and we are very pleased with the care and services they offer. Their opening hours allow us to go to work and not have to shuffle or reduce our shift, they offer meals with an in-house cook so we know our child is having good quality, fresh
food and more important than anything, they offer a supportive and loving environment to learn and develop for our child, allowing for messy play, outdoors exploring and focussed activities. We are a very happy family and very thankful of how the team at Academy 4 kids look after our little one.
16 February 2026
Both my children have gone to academy. They have been incredibly happy. We have been therefore at the surgery from 2021 to now my youngest will leave this year in 2026. The staff know the children well, support their learning needs and encourage independence. The staff all stay years on years saying
volumes of how happy they are also. They have both started off at about 15months and been there till 4 years. They run in and don't look back and idolise their key persons. Couldn't recommend enough, beautiful outdoor space, with a woodlands that both boys have adored. They listen to feedback and in cooperate as much as possible. Recently a menu change has been great to include a more well rounded diet and my little one always eats well.
16 February 2026
Our son has settled into nursery really well. He has only been there a few months, but we have already seen such a positive difference in him. He is more confident, exploring more on his own and showing real curiosity about new things.
He has also been trying new foods, which has been lovely to
see, and we can tell he is learning a lot through play and interaction. The support and care he receives from his key person and the team in his room has been reassuring for us as parents.
The staff are always informative at drop-off and collection, and we really value the updates we receive through the app, especially the photos and summaries of what he has been doing. What stands out most is their honesty. If he has had an emotional day or found something challenging, they tell us openly, which we genuinely appreciate.
Overall, we feel very comfortable leaving him in their care and are pleased with how well he is progressing.
23 July 2025
Our family has been with Academy 4 Kids since September 2023, and we're very happy with the care and support both of our young boys have received during their time there. As parents, finding a nurturing and reliable environment is one of the most important decisions we face - and Academy 4 Kids has
truly delivered on this front.
Most of all, the staff have been welcoming, professional, and clearly dedicated to the children. Both of our sons have grown in confidence, independence, and social skills since attending. It's been lovely to see how much they enjoy going in each day and how well they've bonded with the staff and other children.
The communication from the nursery has also been clear and consistent, which we really value. We've appreciated the regular updates, photos, and insights into what the children have been learning and doing each week.
Overall, we're very happy and would definitely recommend Academy 4 Kids to other families.
23 July 2025
Both our children attended Academy for Kids. Our son joined in January 2023 when he was 3 and our baby started when she was 10 months old and she is currently 20 months. Both our children adapted and settled in so easily-which reflects what a nurturing and wonderful setting academy is. The staff go
above and beyond to ensure that children and parents have a wonderful experience-activities such as Sports day, nativity and stay and play sessions were the highlights of our children's time there. Communication on progress is good and thoughtful from key workers. The nursery manager is fantastic and is on top of all the day to day running of the nursery, staffing and knows all parents on an individual basis which is truly commendable given it's size. The outdoor and woodlands is a real differentiator for this nursery not seen in any nursery locally or elsewhere for that matter. It has built a passion for the outdoors, water and messy play for our children.
21 July 2025
My son has attended this nursery for over 3 years and it's been a really positive experience for him all round. The staff here are incredibly talented at what they do. I can't really recommend this place highly enough
A few things I'd highlight:
1) Very good updates about how your child is
progressing - regular observations and period reports mean you can see how things are going.
2) Excellent promotion of literacy and numeracy. The nursery has a small library which kids can borrow books from which helps promote a love of reading & books.
3) My son can be a fussy eater but staff have worked tirelessly with him on that with good results.
4) Older children are given basic responsibilities to support the younger ones which is really good for them.
5) The outdoor space is wonderful and a huge asset. The trees also help the kids not get too overheated on hot days.
6) Loads of thought has been given to helping children with primary school transition.
11 July 2025
My youngest son is currently at Academy, he's almost 3 and his older brother always went the whole way through. The staff are absolutely amazing. They know the children so well, form such wonderful relationships with them. The outdoor space is also brilliant and was a big deciding factor for us. I
really can't fault the care that's been given to both my boys and I'll be sad to leave for good in a year's time.
11 July 2025
My children started at the nursery 6 months ago (aged 9 months and 4 years) and I have nothing but praise for the fantastic team. The staff are all professional, nurturing and caring and create a wonderful, warm atmosphere for the children. I would recommend this nursery without reservation.
11 July 2025
Both of our sons attended the nursery. We have been very happy with them. The staff has been attentive and supportive of our son's needs. The manager has been excellent and is really knowledgeable in all areas of childcare including SEN.
11 July 2025
I have had both my kids go the Academy of kids and have a wonderful experience. My kids have always been so happy, well cared for and loved. Academy has been a second home for them. The nursery and the staff make the parents feel like a community.
The nursery did go through a little bit of a
rough patch in terms of inspections etc but the way everyone has come out of, the support of the staff, the management in ensuring they are ticking all boxes has been commendable.
I would totally feel comfortable to recommend this place for anyone and everyone. Special mention to the manager who is a EXCELLENT manager
11 July 2025
An outstanding nursery with wonderful staff, fantastic manager and brilliant office team, they look after every child with so much care and kindness ! Both my daughters loved Academy4kids and my older daughter who will be graduating soon has had the best experience here. They involve the parents in
all their activities and they have new creative ideas for learning. They promote reading , learning through play, phonetics , counting and help with children's independence whilst guiding them and looking after them so closely . Thank you Academy for making my children's experience of going to nursery absolutely amazing !
11 July 2025
Fantastic nursery! My daughter loves it, I love it. The staff are lovely and always so helpful. Feedback is given daily along with photos, which I appreciate seeing/reading after a long day.
I waited 6 month to get my daughter in to Academy 4 Kids and was well worth the wait. She has been there
for 1.5 years and has the best time.
Also has a great outdoor play area, including a woodland. Which you don't get at lots of other Nursery's in the area (as far as I'm aware).
Would highly recommend to anyone!
19 September 2023
Our daughter attended nursery from the age of 1 to 4. She has now finished to go to school. We are so happy with Academy 4 Kids, she has been very happy there over the years. It is a great nursery, and great space with a lovely outdoor area for the children to play, something that was very important
to us.
As soon as she started we noticed a huge change in her development. She has been looked after well by the staff all of who we can't thank enough for looking after our daughter so well each day. She made lovely friends and bonds with the staff, some of whom she will really miss. We are looking forward to our son starting nursery next year.
25 February 2022
Academy 4 Kids is an exceptional nursery. The nursery itself is a lovely space, with a huge outdoor area (and they encourage children to be outdoors every day) and plenty of rooms for the various age groups. The learning activities organised are great, and we are kept updated on our son's daily
schedule (with photos, reports of food and milk consumed, naps taken, etc) and on his progress and growth through regular developmental check-ins.
Most importantly, the staff are amazing - very kind, thoughtful, communicative, and organised. Our son's key worker was such a huge part of his life the last few months - he was delighted to see her every day, and it was easy to see how much she genuinely cared about him. From day one, he was comfortable in the nursery, well cared for by the staff, and happy to be dropped off in the mornings. We have always felt that he was in great hands and having fun. I would strongly recommend Academy 4 Kids to anyone and hope to have all my children attend.