Academy 4 Kids

209 Friern Barnet Lane, Whetstone, London N20 0NG
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Academy 4 Kids programmes have been developed over time to suit all ages from 3 months to 5 years. As a baby, your child will be stimulated by toys and objects. At a later stage they will learn to be creative with simple materials such as clay and fabrics. Later they will be encouraged to paint and dance to music. The main objective is to make sure first of all that your child is happy in care, which means that they feel safe and secure.
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Care Provided by Academy 4 Kids

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • A B Nurseries Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Lisa Bekos (Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 100
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 5 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 & Christmas

Academy 4 Kids Reviews (18)

7.9

Academy 4 Kids has a Review Score of 7.9 (7.883) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Academy 4 Kids has 18 reviews.

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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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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.

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Review from N A (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Academy 4 Kids is an exceptional nursery. The staff and key workers are amazing with the children, they care for the children and support their development all the way. My child has felt extremely comfortable attending this nursery and building relationships with others which has prepared her for school.
They have a large indoor and outdoor space and children get to explore outside as much as possible throughout the day. The learning activities they organise throughout each week are very varied and allow the children to express themselves as much as possible. I would not hesitate to recommend Academy 4 Kids. Thank you all.

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Review from Zareena B (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff at Academy 4 Kids are exceptional. Their kindness, attentiveness, and professionalism stands out from others. Both my children are well settled and hugely enjoy their days at the nursery. I have experienced the nursery at all ages and have always felt very confident in the care they receive
from the staff. My children have established strong relationships with key workers and others. The manager is superb in her communication and organisation. Preschool is excellent and prepares the children well for school. The outdoor space is fantastic for the children’s learning and development and I love that they spend so much time in a variety of outdoor areas. Some aspects of the nursery could be modernised (baby toys etc.) but both my children have been very happy at Academy 4 Kids.

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Review from F N (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have had 2 children attend this setting. Both have flourished well whilst at the nursery. They have been there from 11months - 4 years and the care they have received has been excellent. Friendly, caring while also nurturing. Staff look after the little ones well.

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Review from Elizabeth F (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Over the last 6 years, I have had two children attend Academy 4 kids and first and foremost they have always felt safe, secure and enjoy attending the nursery. The carers truly care for the children, not just trying to get them to learn but care about them and make sure they are having fun, which naturally
translates into progress in their development. Communication with the carers is always open and honest and there's a shared sense of how, as a collective with the family, we can support the children. There's also been good continuity with the carers, with the majority of staff members having stayed at the nursery for many years. They also have an impressive amount of activities that are on offer for children to do on a daily basis. Pre-covid the nursery also involved parents in person across a range of different activities and post-covid kept parents involved as best they can in the special moments. I would thoroughly recommend Academy 4 kids to anyone.

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Review from Natasha L (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would absolutely recommend Academy 4 Kids as a nursery choice. Our son was there from age 1 to 4 and was extremely happy throughout the different rooms and despite the upheaval during covid. We are extremely grateful to the caring staff for helping him flourish and getting him ready for school. The
nursery stands out from others in the area because of its excellent and large outdoor areas. The children go outside come rain or shine; they have access to outdoor toys and slides and a magical muddy woodlands area that provides endless opportunities for imagination play. The graduation play and ceremony exemplified the staff’s care and dedication. We will miss nursery!

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Review from Suzanne F (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience at Academy 4 Kids has been brilliant from day one. The building and grounds that the nursery is housed in are spacious and large for London. The bonus is the woodlands, where my son has loved spending many days digging and discovering the outdoor space. The learning and experiences that
are meticulously planned for the children are amazing. The teachers show a real passion and love for their job and for the children that are in their care. We are so sad that our son will be leaving, but he is so ready to move on now, as the staff have prepared him so well and given him a strong foundation for his next step into reception. We wish the team at Academy 4 Kids all the very best and thank them for the wonderful journey.

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Review from Hannah L (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so delighted with our experience with Academy 4 kids, our daughter has really flourished there. We feel very grateful to all the staff for their commitment to providing great safe childcare whilst the children are having so much fun! Even in Covid times they have made it work well there,
the outside spaces are a huge bonus. We would definitely recommend Academy 4 kids, and I know our daughter will be sad to leave this summer.

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Review from Joanna (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has had a wonderful experience at Academy 4 Kids over the past 2 years. The staff have been wonderful, especially creating a familiar and safe environment to offer continuity during the pandemic and the arrival of a new sibling. The facilities, in particular the woodlands, are fantastic and
the huge range of activities offered have helped his development. I credit the nursery with helping my child to develop into such a happy, confident, chatty little boy and we will be very sad to leave.

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Review from G S (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our second child has just left Academy for school marking the end of an era for us.
It was a real comfort to know the children were so well looked after whilst we were at work. The staff have been incredible - patient, kind and creative.
The children have enjoyed a wealth of experiences that would
have been impossible to match at home. There is a wonderful range of resources and I have valued the emphasis on diversity - the children have learnt about festivals in all different cultures.
They have always come home well fed and have raved about the food!
The outdoor space is unique for London - huge playground and a woodland area. As it is housed in a converted school, the indoor area is also spacious in contrast to many cramped facilities in London.
We feel very fortunate that our choice of nursery worked out so well and hold fond memories. Would whole-heartedly recommend Academy 4 Kids.

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Review from Beth L (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel so fortunate that our son spent 3 very happy years at Academy 4 Kids, and that he's been so well prepared for starting school - his transition has been incredibly easy, which is undoubtedly down to the groundwork done by his nursery teachers. The entire team are committed, nurturing, highly
skilled and bring huge amounts of energy and creativity to everything they do. We felt so supported by them throughout my son's nursery journey and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Academy 4 Kids to anyone thinking of sending their children there. The outside space, so rare for nurseries in London, is what attracted us to the nursery, but it's the staff who make it such a special place.

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Review from Shifali K (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has really grown since coming here and is now ready for reception. She had such a great time and made loads of friends. The staff really made the place as they are so caring and loving. The outdoor setting when I originally looked around was a deal-breaker for me as there is so much space
and a back woodlands part. I would highly recommend this setting for your child.

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Review from Anna (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have had a lovely time at Academy. They received lots of loving care whilst having great fun! They particularly enjoyed the woodlands and the large interesting playground. They loved all the craft activities, stretch and grow, the singing and the shows! Academy staff have prepared them very
well for starting school. Thank you!

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Review from Paula G (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Academy 4 Kids has been a blessing for our family. As two full-time working first parents living in a foreign country with no family nearby, we could not have hoped for a better experience to leave our five month old daughter. She has now been with the nursery for nearly a year and a half and has developed
immensely. The kids are stimulated with lots of fun activities. The grounds are lovely with loads of open and green spaces for the kids to safely enjoy, but the real treasure is the staff. They are caring, understanding, hardworking and dedicated. The atmosphere is that of a family. We will always treasure our experience. Thank you!

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Review from Vicky Z (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been with Academy 4 Kids for over three years. He really enjoys it and makes a lot of good friends. He extremely likes the outdoor play area, i.e. woodland - such a good place for summer! I will, of course, recommend Academy 4 Kids to all parents! Now I’m still sending my second child
to this nursery.

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Review from E O (Father of Child) published on 20 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child is the second to attend Academy 4 Kids. This alone may act as a show of confidence but I shall divulge further.
The staff at Academy 4 Kids have been extremely attentive to our children's needs and paid due attention to their social growth and educational requirements. They have helped my
little babies grow in a nurturing environment hence blossoming into beautiful young and able children.
They have gained confidence and autonomy to tackle the onerous task of growing up. For this, my wife and I have only praise for this nursery and are very pleased we picked them.

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Review from Y M (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Academy 4 Kids staff have been amazing with my daughter, who initially found the settling period very difficult. All the staff are very professional to meet children's needs effectively.

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Current Review Score: 7.9 (7.883)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 7.9 (7.883) out of 10 for Academy 4 Kids is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.833 for Academy 4 Kids is calculated as follows: ( (10 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 4.833

  • b) 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 3.05 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Academy 4 Kids is based on 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 = 3

    • ii) 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 100 number of registered child places is 20. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.05

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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 Academy 4 Kids

What is the Age Range of Children that Academy 4 Kids accepts?

Academy 4 Kids accepts Children aged from 0 years 5 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Academy 4 Kids Open?

Academy 4 Kids 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 Academy 4 Kids have capacity for?

Academy 4 Kids has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is Academy 4 Kids to the centre of London?

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

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