The Little Academy Day Nursery

Tillotson Road, Off Headstone Lane, Harrow HA3 6PS
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9.9 51 Reviews
  • The Little Academy Day Nursery, Harrow
The Little Academy is a private day nursery and pre-school for babies and children aged from three months to five years.

The nursery is committed to providing excellent standards of childcare and pre-school education, following the government curriculum.
The Little Academy offers a safe, caring, loving and stimulating environment where the children are encouraged to develop and explore.
Their aim is to ensure that by the time your child reaches school age they are confident, secure and able to achieve their own goals.

The nursery provides a safe and secure outside play area in which they reinforce the 7 areas of development.
The onsite cook provides healthy and nutritiously balanced meals to suit all dietary requirements and weaning styles.

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Care Provided by The Little Academy Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • The Little Academy Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Leanne Berryman (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • 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 & Christmas

The Little Academy Day Nursery Reviews (51)

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9.9

The Little Academy Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.881) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Little Academy Day Nursery has 51 reviews.

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Review from Rio S (Father of Child) published on 3 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment my daughter came to this nursery she instantly was made to feel at home, sometimes she doesn't want to leave nursery. She has formed a special bond with all the staff but she has a favourite member she is so excited to see her in the morning and sad when she leaves. She is a great at
her job and really cares about her babies. Keep up the good work The Little Academy Day Nursery.

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Review from Ria B (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing! Highly recommend this wonderful nursery. All the staff are so welcoming and friendly made me and my son feel so settled. the manager has gone above and beyond to meet my son's needs and requirements. You can see the love she puts into all the children who attend and also her staff. Highly professional
in every aspect. I never felt comfortable with the concept of leaving my son but with this nursery, all my fears have gone away. Every team member is amazing! My boy is very happy here and so am I with the decision to send him here (we looked at several others). A massive thank you to you all! No words can write how grateful I am to you all.

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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is in the sunflower room and they have helped him so much with settling in, speech, comfortability, sleeping, learning to use cutlery, and even eating habits have changed. He enjoys the nursery so much which speaks volumes. He is so loved there by all staff and friends, he smiles so much when
he's there and is always laughing. The staff are extremely friendly, happy, bubbly and overall kind and understanding people. I'm an anxious parent but they always made me feel heard and were always patient with me. Listening to me as a parent and helping me to take relevant steps to aid my son's development as he's getting older. Thank you so much to everybody in the nursery.

Reply from Leanne Berryman, Manager at The Little Academy Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review of the nursery, we are always happy to support our parents through the journey of early years and are thrilled you have chosen us as the nursery for your little one.


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Review from Sofia Y (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves going to The Little Academy Day Nursery! He has enjoyed every moment he spends there, and I couldn't be happier with our choice. His key person is simply amazing. She connects so well with him and does a fantastic job engaging him with a variety of activities. She also takes
the time to record his milestones and any new developments, which I greatly appreciate as a parent. Another staff member in particular is also wonderful with him, and I can tell that he feels very secure and comfortable around both. Both ladies put so much effort into creating fun and educational activities for the children every day. I was initially nervous leaving my baby in nursery due to the stories you often hear, but seeing how much my son loves it and how well the staff care for him has put my mind at ease. The manager has been a great support and her assistance has made the whole experience even smoother. One of the best features of nursery aside from the fantastic staff, is the family app.

Reply from Leanne Berryman, Manager at The Little Academy Day Nursery

Thank you for providing such amazing feedback and completing this review. We are so thrilled you feel so happy with the nursery and all that we offer alongside our staff team.


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Review from Shefali P (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child had to change nurseries for his final year. The Little Academy were extremely helpful with this transition and I couldn't be more grateful to them. I am very happy with this nursery in every aspect and highly recommend them.

Reply from Leanne Berryman, Manager at The Little Academy Day Nursery

Thank you for providing us with this review, we are so thrilled that we are a part of your child's journey before heading off to primary school and we are glad we made the transition as smooth as possible for you all.


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Review from K K (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending The Little Academy Day Nursery for the past 10 months, and we've had a wonderful experience. The staff were incredibly supportive during the settling-in sessions, which really helped ease our nerves as parents. It was initially tough for her to adjust, but the management
and staff were reassuring, and they made sure she transitioned smoothly.
The teachers are incredibly nurturing and create such a warm, welcoming environment. Every day, my daughter feels right at home, and it's clear that the staff genuinely care about the well-being and development of each child. They've also been very supportive with her potty training, helping her build confidence and making the process much easier for us as parents.
I truly appreciate the love and care they provide and highly recommend The Little Academy Day Nursery to any parent looking for a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment for their little ones.

Reply from Leanne Berryman, Manager at The Little Academy Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind words about your experience here at The Little Academy, we ensure transitions for the children are as smooth as possible from home to nursery to make sure children feel safe, secure and right at home with us.


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Review from Binaaz J (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at The Little Academy since she joined the baby room and now in pre-school. She has been a handful with settling in but we are very lucky to have excellent staff that have persevered and helped her through different stages. I have seen her learn and grow. She is eager and excited
to start her day at the nursery. Being full-time working parents, we feel lucky to have our daughter being provided love, care and attention. We have witnessed continuous growth and development. There have been some excellent initiatives recently for children (visits from fire department, met police, zoo lab) and parents (preparing for school admission). Thank you to the lovely staff, who have delivered beyond my expectations.

Reply from Leanne Berryman, Manager at The Little Academy Day Nursery

Thank you for such lovely words on your daughter's journey with us, we feel it is very important for all children to have access to all different experiences and we are glad we can support this whilst supporting their learning and development.


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Review from Nikunj T (Father of Child) published on 4 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team is professional and very helpful. Both my children have learnt so much from their tutors which helped them develop. A great team of individuals all have their own special inputs that help my children. Great job guys! Keep it up!

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Review from Chetan P (Father of Child) published on 4 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery in the area. My child had a good time and she learnt a lot of things. Staff are very friendly and kind. They explained everything that she did during the day, every time when we picked up her from the Nursery.

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Review from S M (Father of Child) published on 3 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to give an outstanding review.
Management are always present, very responsive and extremely friendly.
Teaching staff have ensured our child has excelled in her development from the moment she started at the nursery.
The staff provide a full and comprehensive feedback when we go and
collect our child. The biggest plus point is that our daughter is happy and there has not been a single day when she has not wanted to attend the nursery and she comes home complimenting the staff.

Reply from Leanne Berryman, Manager at The Little Academy Day Nursery

Thank you for such a wonderful review regarding the nursery and the care that your little one receives. We are grateful for your positive feedback.


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Review from G D (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Little Academy has been the second home for my 2 kids. My eldest started during the pandemic and the nursery has always been exceptionally the best nursery for all stages of my children's growth and development. My kids were guided with kindness, respect and belongingness as they grow from baby
- toddler - preschool. This always kept confidence and assurance in our hearts, as parents that our kids in The Little Academy. You play a big role in moulding my kids to be kind people.

Reply from Leanne Berryman, Manager at The Little Academy Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind words and lovely review of our nursery, kindness is what this world needs and we are lucky we get to teach our little ones just how important kindness is.


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Review from Mark W (Father of Child) published on 24 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending the nursery since January 2023 and has had a wonderful experience at The Little Academy. We were worried about him moving nurseries but the way the staff team supported our little boy with settling in and getting to really know him felt really personal to us. All of his key
persons have gone above and beyond and we love the updates we receive. He has made improvements in all areas of development and we couldn't be happier with his progress. The app provides us with regular updates, photos and videos of what he gets up to whilst he spends his time here and the nursery communication between themselves and parents is always consistent. Thank you for providing such an inspiring and enriching environment for our child's early education. Highly recommend!

Reply from Leanne Berryman, Manager at The Little Academy Day Nursery

Thank you for your review and providing such positive feedback.


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Review from Faraaz K (Father of Child) published on 22 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending The Little Academy now for 1 year and 8 months and honestly was one of the best decisions we have made. We were worried at first about leaving her but although she had a slow start, the staff kept calm with her and she has blossomed over time and she now loves to go to
nursery and has made many friends whom she talks about at home all the time. The staff have been so amazing and taken care of our angel so well. She has a variety of food which has helped her discover her taste buds. She has learnt so much and picked up a lot of knowledge which has made us very proud of her. The staff have been incredible this past year. I would highly recommend The Little Academy to all parents to send their kids.

Reply from Leanne Berryman, Manager at The Little Academy Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to provide this review for us, we appreciate all of your lovely feedback.


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Review from B R (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful, caring staff and welcoming environment. They give updates daily on how the day went for the kids which helps us know about their day and gives reassurance. We love The Little Academy. Thanks.

Reply from Leanne Berryman, Manager at The Little Academy Day Nursery

Thank you for providing this review, it is a pleasure to have your family at The Little Academy.


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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel confident in leaving my child at the nursery, knowing she will be well looked after for the day. Staff are so good with her and she even talks about the staff when she gets home. I would highly recommend it, and this nursery will give your child a good foundation to progress successfully in school.

Reply from Leanne Berryman, Manager at The Little Academy Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind words and leaving us this review.


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Review from Mihaela S (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really like this nursery for my son, he is really happy there and enjoying every moment. He will be sad in September because he leaves. The staff really friendly and kind. I can’t wait for my daughter to start the nursery here as well. Thank you to all the team from nursery.

Reply from Leanne Berryman, Manager at The Little Academy Day Nursery

Thank you for your review, we look forward to your little one joining us too.


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Review from Molly P (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have tried previous childcare settings which weren’t quite the right fit and so was anxious of how my son would get on. The Little Academy is a fantastic setting and totally put my worries at ease! All staff are extremely helpful, kind, friendly, understanding and supportive. My son adores his key
worker and the other staff in the toddler room. They do a variety of activities each day and spend time in the garden which my son loves! It’s been lovely to see how my little one's social skills have developed since he has been in their care. I am kept fully up to date on how my son is doing via the app during the day with pictures and comments and during handovers. If you are looking for a warm environment where you can feel your child is being truly cared for, I would highly recommend paying them a visit!

Reply from Leanne Berryman, Manager at The Little Academy Day Nursery

Thank you for providing this review, we are so happy that we can reassure and support you during your little ones' journey.


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Review from Seema H (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at The Little Academy Day Nursery for over 2 years and it's been such a positive journey. We're incredibly thankful for the wonderful care she receives. The staff are amazing and clearly love what they do. She's always happy and learning, enjoying her time and making friends. Her
favourite? Definitely painting! Plus, I love hearing all about her day when she comes home.

Reply from Leanne Berryman, Manager at The Little Academy Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, we are thrilled you have had and are continuing to have a positive journey with us.


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Review from Konstantina S (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has created a very loving and caring environment while keeping it stimulating and good for learning. The food and snacks provided are apparently very yummy and my daughter is eating everything on most days. We also appreciate the updates given by staff when we pick her up and of course,
the app they use. The nursery works year-round and has a car park. Overall, I think it's a fantastic establishment.

Reply from Leanne Berryman, Manager at The Little Academy Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to provide this review, we appreciate all your feedback.


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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As parents, we’ve been absolutely delighted with The Little Academy. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we felt welcomed into a warm and nurturing environment that felt like a home away from home for our child. The staff at The Little Academy are exceptional. They are not only highly qualified
but also genuinely caring and attentive to each child’s needs. It’s clear they go above and beyond to create a stimulating and inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive. The facilities are fantastic, offering a wide range of activities and resources that cater to all areas of learning and development. Our child particularly enjoys the creative play areas and the outdoor space where they can explore and learn about nature. We’ve seen remarkable progress in our child’s learning journey, from their language development to their social skills. The nursery’s approach to following the government curriculum while also allowing children to learn through play is something we greatly appreciate.

Reply from Leanne Berryman, Manager at The Little Academy Day Nursery

Thank you for your review, we appreciate such positive feedback.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.881)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.881) out of 10 for The Little Academy Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.881 for The Little Academy Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (301 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 336 Ratings = 4.881

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Little Academy Day Nursery is based on 28 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 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 28 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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 The Little Academy Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that The Little Academy Day Nursery accepts?

The Little Academy Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Little Academy Day Nursery Open?

The Little Academy Day Nursery 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 The Little Academy Day Nursery have capacity for?

The Little Academy Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is The Little Academy Day Nursery to the centre of Harrow?

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

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