Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)

2a Hertford Road, London N2 9BU
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  • Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles), London
The Finchley Day Nursery & Preschool offers quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

Formally a Baptist church, the setting has been carefully restored and refurbished to create a safe, warm, and welcoming environment in which children can grow and develop through the child-centred approach and focused learning.

The nursery's outdoor space is used all year round and in addition, children take regular trips on outings to the local area.

The team value their partnership with parents and aim to work with your family, providing daily updates and photos about your child’s routine and activities.

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Care Provided by Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Voula Agiannidou (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 19
  • Total Places for Children
  • 68
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)

  • Nursery fees are dependent on the age of your child and your specific childcare requirements. Funding options are available, including the government’s 30 hours funded childcare, for working families with 3-4-year-old children and we also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers.
    Please call us to request pricing and availability.
  • Parking

  • Street parking is available.


Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles) Reviews (48)

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Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.892) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles) has 48 reviews.

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Review from Sara V (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love The Finchley Day Nursery! Our son started almost two years ago and has grown to absolutely love the setting, teachers, and other children. He runs in with a smile on his face every day now and comes back with lots of exciting things to tell us. He is loving their weekly "show and tell" time,
as well as picking a new library book every week and spending a lot of time in the garden. This will be his last year before he starts school, and we will all surely miss everyone at the nursery!

Reply from Sidonega Subashan, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)

Thank you for your lovely review and we are so happy to hear that your little one is loving the weekly 'show and tell; time.


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Review from Iris M (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have to say this nursery is the best! I have had experience with other nursery and my son was always coming home crying. Since he started there, he is very happy and excited to go. Moreover, the staff are very welcoming and kind. Any concerns that you might have, they are ready to help and support
you. I can't mention any names but you can tell they are the right people for the job (from management team to the room key workers) as they are attentive towards your child. I am very happy that my son attends to this nursery and I wouldn't change anything.

Reply from Sidonega Subashan, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)

Thank you for this lovely review! We are happy to hear that your little one is having a good experience and we are so glad he has settled well at our nursery.


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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have my 1 year old at The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School and had my 5 years old son there for 3 years, which is already proof of how much I appreciate this place. The place is tidy and clean, the staff is absolutely amazing, they give so much love and care for the kids, I know my baby is being
cuddled and played with constantly and she absolutely loves going there, full of smiles and laughs when I bring her in. I definitely recommend it!

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)

Thank you for the review and for saying staff are amazing.


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Review from O P (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are fantastic, they assisted my son in settling in well. He used to cry at first, but after a few weeks, he was settled and happy to be there. They were patient with him when he cried, friendly when approaching him, and quickly learned what he liked so he would interact more.
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is very calm and not overly stimulating for the children.
I appreciate the daily updates, and the communication is excellent. They inform us of what we need to bring, any upcoming events, any incidents, and what they have been up to.
They also host sweet events such as Mother's Day breakfasts, where children handcrafted paintings for their mothers - this was absolutely lovely and a little emotional.
I was initially concerned about him attending daycare at such a young age (especially given our previous experience elsewhere), but they created a caring environment for him to enjoy, play, and learn. I am eternally grateful.

Reply from Sidonega, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)

We love reading feedback like this! We are happy to hear that your little one is having a good experience at our nursery. Thank you for sharing it with us; we will pass on your lovely comments to the team.


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Review from Sonia M (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love that each week the kids are exploring a new topic. They do many activities everyday and they are learning so much. I have seen a great development in my child in just 2 months he has been going to nursery! Each evening the teachers find the time to talk with us parents and tell us how our children
have been doing. I just love everything about this nursery!

Reply from Sidonega, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)

Thank you for your lovely review and we are so glad to hear that you find our activities to be a great part in your child's day at the nursery.


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Review from Adam L (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love this nursery. Our son has been at the nursery for almost 3 years and loves going in every day. The staff are great. The activities are relevant and he has made amazing friends in his class. We feel that it is a safe environment for children and trust all the staff.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)

Thank you for the review and for loving our nursery.


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Review from Thomas C (Father of Child) published on 10 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not speak more highly of the nursery staff at the Little Garden Finchley Day Nursery. We knew settling in would not be easy for our daughter as she was used to spending time with us at home, but the staff did everything they could to help her feel at ease. 6 months have passed and the unimaginable
has happened. Our daughter absolutely loves going to nursery! She can't wait to meet up with her new friends and learn new skills with the staff. We are incredibly thankful and would highly recommend this nursery to any parent!

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)

Thank you for the review and great to see your daughter has settled into nursery, is learning new skills, and making friends.


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Review from T S (Father of Child) published on 1 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent service. Kindness. Love to our toddler. Real care not pretentious. Happy environment. Super clean. Professional employees. The tool being used. The only negative we find is we are being asked to provide nappies which should already be included in the fairly pricy fee. But overall, amazed.
A huge Well done.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)

Thank you for the review and we are pleased your overall experience has been amazing.


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Review from G F (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Scribbles since January (she was 13-months then), and she absolutely loves it. When we visited the local nurseries, we found that Scribbles was the most homely of them all, which we really liked. The nursery is set in a lovely former church, which makes it very unique. The classes
are small so that the children are well looked after. The staff are truly amazing and create such a nurturing environment for the children. They do a lot of messy and sensory play, singing songs and creative stuff, and my daughter is always excited to go in every morning. She learned so much since she's been there. We definitely made the right choice for her.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)

Thank you for the review, and it is lovely to hear your daughter loves Scribbles nursery and all the activities we arrange.


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Review from Viv K (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with Scribbles.
The staff are patient and understanding when it comes to our son (now 15-months-old), and they have been amazing in helping him settle into nursery.
We like that they are open-minded and flexible when it comes to reusable nappies and often help us do our bit for the
planet.
The app they use is great! It is easy to use and gives us updates on a daily basis of what our son has been up to. It's a good way of telling us if the nursery needs more things for him (i.e. change of clothes, cream), menus and if they are planning something special at the nursery like dressing up for Halloween or an outing.
Due to Covid, parents are not allowed inside the nursery for drop-off/pick-up. So often during busy times, a little queuing outside might be required. Personally, I think it is fine to wait, just need to factor that time in when we go drop-off/pick-up. It is in a way, the 'new' normal. This measure is there to protect the children and the staff that look after them.

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Review from Anne G (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been truly impressed with the level of care and the activities provided by Scribbles. Our two children love it and have already learnt so much since they have joined in May 2021. The settling was brilliant, and they have been so happy to go every day. Many thanks, Scribbles!

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Review from Nisha R (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Scribbles. My daughter is so happy there, and the staff are excellent. I couldn’t have asked for better care for her, and I feel so assured she is in good hands. For me, the key to finding a good nursery was how I felt about the staff and the vibe I got, and Scribbles ticked
that box straight away. Everyone is warm, friendly and most importantly, honest. Communication to parents on a day to day basis is personal, thorough and exactly what I wanted. The management is strict on policy, but this is required, in my opinion, and ensures all children are safe.


It may not be the most polished or modern-looking place, but I believe everything is clean and kept to a high standard. I expected my daughter to come home with multiple bugs and illnesses since going to nursery, but she has been absolutely fine and has only had a few sniffles now and again, but nothing serious.


I am very happy, and so is my daughter, and would recommend Scribbles to all parents.


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Review from Jade C (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Scribbles Nursery is a fantastic place for children to learn and grow!
The staff always take such great care of my son, and he always comes out smiling and excited to tell me about his day. He has been there since April 2021, and has grown so much in confidence and learnt so many new things already.
Couldn’t
recommend it enough!

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Review from Lorena O (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3-year-old daughter absolutely loves coming into Scribbles Nursery. It's such a beautiful nursery.


The staff and team at Scribbles Nursery are simply the best! They provide the best care and always provide detailed feedback on my daughter's activities for each day.


Scribbles Nursery has been

the best nursery; I love their attention and care for us.


My daughter has learned so much and has many friends.


I'm extremely happy with the nursery! I highly recommend it.


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Review from Emily B (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Scribbles is a wonderful nursery, and we feel lucky to have found it. It has a warm and nurturing atmosphere, and the staff are caring and enthusiastic. The nursery provides excellent care and works in partnership with parents to make sure children feel happy and secure. There is a wide range of indoor
and outdoor activities, and the kids have lots of fun being creative and getting involved in celebrating various events and festivals throughout the year. Our youngest child has learnt so much and loves her time at Scribbles, and our eldest daughter has fond memories of her keyworkers. We would happily recommend the nursery to other parents.

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Review from T R (Father of Child) published on 7 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves the nursery! Every day is filled with different activities, and we can really see how she has developed since she started. We particularly like the way the nursery celebrates special days - all different religious holidays, national days, etc, and how they have implemented a Covid
secure environment. The menu is also very good.

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Review from Kgomotso R (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves going to Scribbles. He happily waves me off in the morning and I have a hard time getting him to come home in the evening. He always has some wonderful creations and crafts from nursery and the teachers also give us loads of ideas for him to keep him occupied at home. He is happy and confident
and it is all due to the amazing teachers and staff who are caring, warm and generally very considerate. My eldest, who is now in school, also went to Scribbles. Our family is very, very happy with Scribbles and would highly recommend it.

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Review from Nick P (Father of Child) published on 17 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very impressed with Scribbles, with one child a graduate and one currently there. They are extremely caring and have been very happy to accommodate our requirements - especially relating to my daughter’s food allergies. I would definitely recommend them!

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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Scribbles for almost 2 years, starting when she was 1 year old and we couldn’t be happier with the care she has received. All the staff there are fantastic; they are extremely attentive, going above and beyond for the children and our daughter really enjoys her time with them.
There is a wide range of activities, a varied menu and regular updates from the staff on our daughter's development. Since starting at scribbles she has gained a lot of independence and is always very happy to go to nursery each day, even after periods of time away (e.g lockdown) she re-settles very easily as she is so comfortable with the staff. Being a relatively small nursery means the children develop relationships with everyone so it has a lovely family feel to it.

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Review from Stu G (Father of Child) published on 2 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely place - they go out of their way to make sure the kids are well looked after. The staff genuinely seem to love what they do and our son absolutely adores going there. Would highly recommend. Keep up the good work Scribbles team!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.892)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.892) out of 10 for Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles) 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 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.892 for Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles) is calculated as follows: ( (266 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 297 Ratings = 4.892

  • 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 Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles) is based on 25 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 68 number of registered child places is 13.6, which has been reached with 25 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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Awards / Recognitions (7)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Family First Day Nurseries

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: Family First Day Nurseries

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

NMT Nursery Awards 2021 - Nursery Business Development

Recipient: Family First Day Nurseries

Date: Saturday 20 Nov 2021 More details

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Meet the Team (2)

Voula

Voula Agiannidou

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2015

Hi, I’m Voula, the Nursery Manager.


I am a qualified teacher with a Degree in Nursery Education, I’m the Designated Safeguarding Lead and am qualified in Paediatric First Aid.


At The Finchley Day Nursery & Preschool we love learning through a variety of activities. We enjoy science experiments, practising our writing skills and phonetics, and learning all about numbers, as part of our school readiness. We love going on trips to the woods and allotments, and developing our physical skills through running, climbing, and yoga.


Caring for our children is such a rewarding career and I strive and encourage our children to progress and reach their full potential and be happy independent learners.


As a team we build close bonds with the children and work together in achieving our goals.


Melissa

Melissa Allegro

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2022

Hi, I am Melissa the Deputy Manager at The Finchley Day Nursery & preschool.


I am extremely experienced having worked in nurseries for 10 years. I have worked with babies, toddlers and pre-school which has enabled me to bring a wealth of knowledge to the team.


I love working in early years education because it is something I have always been passionate about, I would like to think I am making a difference in young children’s lives by providing a range of ideas and enabling activities.


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