Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

11 Perry Road, Harlow CM18 7NS
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  • Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School, Harlow
Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Preschool provides childcare and education for children from three months to five years of age.

With a team of highly qualified and experienced staff, the nursery and preschool provides a variety of activities and experiences for children, allowing them to learn through play. The nursery also has outdoor areas where children can play throughout the year.

Meals are prepared and cooked every day by the nursery’s chef and the nursery encourages preschool children to be independent by preparing snacks, serving their own meals, and washing up. All dietary requirements can be catered for.

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Care Provided by Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • ABI Nursery
  • Person in charge
  • Karen Thomas (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 35
  • Total Places for Children
  • 124
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

  • Available on request
  • Parking

  • They have parking for staff and customers dropping off children.


Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School Reviews (180)

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Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.885) out of 10, based on 89 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School has 180 reviews.

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Review from Amy R (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son (aged 3) has been at Akhter since 6 months old and he absolutely loves going to nursery and his action-packed days of fun, learning and laughter. The room staff are very friendly, professional, supportive and caring especially when it comes to moving up throughout the nursery rooms as they get
older and the management and office team are always super helpful! The food is well balanced and nutritious with a good variety of freshly prepared meals. We are going to be gutted when having to leave to go to school.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words, we have enjoyed watching him grow, can't believe how quickly time flies.


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Review from B O (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves it at Akhter Nursery. The staff are very caring and really put in a lot of effort to make it exciting for the children. Would love to get more pics on what my child is up to during the day. Overall a great place and I feel very comfortable to leave my daughter in their care.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words. I'm sure if you ask staff to take a couple of photos of during the day and post them they may be able to to add to the ones you already get, however, staff are so busy playing and supporting the children's learning they can't always do this.


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Review from L N (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The school is like a home away from home and they are having the best time. Is a place where they learn, play, laugh, smile and enjoy themselves. The teachers are friendly and all smiles all the time. The feel of going to school is so real and it makes them so happy.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words, we love having her and watching her grow and learn all the time.


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Review from T M (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 15-month-old daughter attends the nursery. The baby room is lovely and spacious and has an outdoor area. She loves being there. She gets on really well with her key worker and the rest of the staff. They are hands-on on about child development too. Highly recommended.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words, we are grateful you chose us and we love watching her play and learn new things.


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Review from P T (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to ALC since she was 6 months old. She's currently 3. They have been absolutely incredible at looking after her, helping her to develop, teaching her and nurturing her. I wouldn't send her anywhere else!

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for choosing us, it has been a pleasure having her, she has come on leaps and bounds.


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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very considerate and helpful to help support young children.
The nursery is always willing to help with any supportive needs and understands the “whats” and “hows” when it comes to each individual child.
Very grateful for all at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words, it has been a pleasure.


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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Good care!
I am extremely happy to have my child in Akhter Nursery. She loves coming to school, I notice that she feels better about herself and the feedback from her teachers and support staff is positive.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for you kind words, we love having her and watching her grow and learn


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Review from Paige C (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is having an amazing time at the nursery, in just 5 weeks we’ve seen an amazing difference in him! So glad and proud to have him here! The staff are amazing, so kind and welcoming to the children, it’s clean and a happy place!

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Wow what lovely words thank you. Thank you for choosing us on your child's learning journey


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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is amazing my daughter is in Badgers and is loving every moment. The teachers are amazing very approachable and communication is amazing they are amazing with the children. You can see they love what they do and are there to interact and cater to your child's needs. They give the children
such an amazing atmosphere and are so friendly and happy.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

What lovely comments thank you. Staff enjoy their roles working with the children and want nothing more than the best for them all.


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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3-year-old son started in January. The staff were so amazing and made him feel so welcome. He settled in so well and he looks forward to going every day now. He comes out every day so happy. The staff are so lovely and communicate with you every day to let you know how your child’s been getting on
that day. My son is more confident since joining and I’ve noticed his speech improving day-by-day with all the interaction. If you’re thinking of taking your child here, I really do highly recommend. Also, lovely, fresh, hot meals cooked daily which is great as my son is trying new foods.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for your kind words, we really enjoy having him and we are so glad he is doing so well.


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Review from Roxanne D (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is currently in the baby room and loves coming to nursery, she always says the ladies' names at home when I say shall we go see your nursery friends. I couldn't fault this nursery at all I have two older children now at school that both attended the nursery from 9 months all the way through
to preschool. All the staff have so much care for the children and understand their needs. The feedback when I pick up is always so informative.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words, we have enjoyed having all your girls and thank you for choosing us and including us in your family journey.


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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff, very good teachers. My daughter is so happy to attend, every day she is back home with a big smile. Highly recommended to everyone who is looking for a nursery. The teachers pay attention to all details.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words, all staff work really hard to ensure all children's needs are met.


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Review from Ionela M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter started on her new nursery journey at Akhter in October 2023 I've witnessed a remarkable transformation in her attitude and enthusiasm for learning. She has not only adapted quickly but also her journey so far has been one of growth, joy and discovery in a caring and safe environment.
Every time I pick her up from nursery she has a radiant smile which is an indication of happiness and fulfilment that she experienced at Akhter. All nursery staff are supportive, welcoming and friendly and always greeting us with a friendly smile. I also like and appreciate the efforts made by the nursery to involve parents in the educational process. Activities like reading sessions, maths course and arts and crafts provide invaluable opportunities for bonding and collaboration between home and nursery.
The use of the app has been a fantastic addition to our experience, I enjoy being able to peek into her world seeing her play and learn.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

What a great review! Thank you for your kind words, all staff work really hard to ensure all children's needs are met. Thank you for your kind words.


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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery, friendly welcoming staff. So many opportunities for children to learn and develop with different rooms such as the sensory room, the sensory garden, the outdoor space.
My daughter has absolutely come along since January and is doing amazing within the room she attends.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for your kind words, we love having her, she is growing in confidence every day


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Review from Kim T (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is doing so well in Badgers all the staff are amazing.
She didn’t talk when she started now she talks interactive with all.
The nursery is great so much she has learnt from being there.
I would recommend the nursery.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words. Our two lovely Italian kitchen staff are in the middle of creating a new healthy summer menu for our children to enjoy


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Review from Charlotte L (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Akhter Early Learning Centre is a lovely nursery, my son loves coming in and learning all new stuff with them, the staff are so lovely and welcoming even with the new family addition, the management are always willing to help and are always there, the food that my son says he eats is very nutritious
and tasty so my son says.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words. The children enjoy the two PCs in each room, the tablets they are able to use for selected learning activities along with our new interactive floor projector. If you would like to chat to me about the 'no rating' management or value for money marks please let me know, I'm always available to listen to how we can improve our setting or if parents have a comment/issue they wish to discuss


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Review from Amy M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone is so lovely and only took my 11-month-old 1 week to settle in. She loves it, she has learnt so much and looks forward to going in to see her friends! She eats really well every day and always comes home happy!

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank your for your kind words and thank you for choosing us.


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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing and the best nursery. The staff are super friendly, welcoming and professional people.
My little boy has been in Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School since he was in the baby room and now he is in the pre-school room. He loves going to the nursery and he comes out happy from
nursery. This nursery also has staff that have been working there for years and are very professional and caring. Thank you Akhter Early Learning Centre for making my little boy's days happy.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely response, it's been our pleasure. We have enjoyed being part of his life and learning.


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Review from Kerry T (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic, highly recommended. All my children have attended. The staff go above and beyond for all the children. My little boy absolutely loves it there. Will be sending my little girl in September. Both my boys had attachment issues and the staff in the room always did what they could now I can’t
get them to leave.
Thank you for all your help and support in helping my little humans grow.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Awww how lovely, we love your little humans and thank you for choosing us.


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Review from Venesha N (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has loved coming to this nursery from the first day she started. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. My daughter's eating habits have also improved massively there is nothing she won't try so much easier to give her different dishes at home now as before she was so fussy. My daughter
loves learning, reading, dancing and playing with children and I believe this is because of her enjoyment at nursery. I also like the activities they do to involve parents such as reading and arts and crafts mornings with the children. We will for sure miss Akhter as she finishes to go to reception this year and I just hope she enjoys reception and continues to be confident in her learning journey. Thank you Akhter I would truly recommend.

Reply from Karen Thomas, Manager at Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for your kind words. The children enjoy the 5 outdoor gardens we have, also we have just added more to our children's ICT with an interactive floor projector to go along with the 2 PCs in each room and children's tablets for ICT learning they already have. Thank you for choosing us.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.885)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.885) out of 10 for Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School 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 89 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 87 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 4.885 for Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (988 Excellents x 5) + (57 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (13 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 1064 Ratings = 4.885

  • 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 Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School is based on 87 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 124 number of registered child places is 24.8, which has been reached with 87 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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Meet the Team (3)

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Karen Thomas

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2016

Nearly 30 years childcare experience.
Foundation degree in Early Years, 20 years in management.


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Julie Quigley

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Joined: 2018

Level 3 in childcare
Safeguarding officer
Over 23 years working in childcare


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Charlotte Beach

Job Title: 3rd in charge

Joined: 2011

Level 3 in childcare
Safeguarding officer
10 years in childcare


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