The Learning Experience, East Finchley

250 East End Road, East Finchley, London N2 8AU
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  • The Learning Experience, East Finchley, London
The Learning Experience provides childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years old in East Finchley, London.

The centre is purpose-built and features an interactive classroom, a colourful miniature high street, age-appropriate play rooms and a spacious playground.

The team follow the EYFS curriculum to support children to meet their social, physical and academic development goals.

The centre has its own unique animated characters, introduced based on scientific finding that characters help children to engage in learning. Each character has a particular strength to inspire children, such as Lionstein the lion who loves science and a fitness instructor flamingo. They even have characters to aid with language skills in Spanish and Mandarin.

Care Provided by The Learning Experience, East Finchley

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Elaine Dann (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 14
  • Total Places for Children
  • 163
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for The Learning Experience, East Finchley

  • Flexible fees offered. Discount on full time spaces. Please call the nursery to book a personal tour for further information


  • Parking
  • On site private car park for parents to drop off and collect their child


The Learning Experience, East Finchley Reviews (65)

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The Learning Experience, East Finchley has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.224) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Learning Experience, East Finchley has 65 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not be happier with The Learning Experience. All the staff are lovely, supportive and caring. My 8-month-old settled in and loves attending nursery. The facilities are bright, clean and colourful. Activities are fun, varied and support development. There is a lovely garden as well. I feel 100%
comfortable that my child is being well looked after.

Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience, East Finchley

Good Morning. Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased you have chosen The Learning Experience for your son to learn, play and grow with us. We are delighted to hear you are happy with our services and that you feel your child is safe and secure in our centre.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a first time mother, I was apprehensive about leaving our daughter to go back to work. However, The Learning Experience have been really caring and supported me to settle her in. Now she loves it there and the staff are so lovely, they all know her name and make us all feel like part of the family!
She eats like a queen and sleeps well there, and has a good connection with her key worker and the other staff. The team are always smiling and seem to love their jobs which is a good sign! The app is also good at keeping us up to date. I would highly recommend.

Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience, East Finchley

Thank you for such a lovely review. We are so pleased you have chosen The Learning Experience for your daughter to learn, play and grow with us and we are so delighted to be a part of her development.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A truly special nursery with lovely attentive staff and a well structured curriculum. My daughter was very uneasy in her first few weeks as she had never been apart from me and The Learning Experience
could not have done more to support her and us in settling her in and she now absolutely loves nursery
and we have seen a huge leap in her development in just a few months. Would recommend highly to anyone!

Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience, East Finchley

Good morning. Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We absolutely love seeing your daughter's bubbly personality shine through and we are so pleased you are happy with your journey here. We cannot wait to watch her learn, play and grow over the years together.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really couldn't ask for anything more from a nursery. The staff are so helpful, friendly and really look after both of my beautiful girls. They make a fuss of them and ask us how we are. The girls are learning things all the time and making friends in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. They go out of
their way to treat your children as individuals and make sure they get all the support they need. I received updates throughout the day and know the children are kept busy with the activities that make up their wonderful curriculum. Thanks to everyone who works there.

Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience, East Finchley

Good afternoon. Thank you so much for such a beautiful review. We are so pleased you are happy with the nursery and that both your children's individual needs are being met. We are so glad you have allowed your children to learn, play and grow with us and look forward to welcoming them every day with their beautiful smiles.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't say enough good things about The Learning Experience. Our daughter loves it and always runs in without a backwards look. The building is incredibly well appointed with colourful spotless rooms full of fun toys, it's also lovely and warm in winter and air-conditioned in summer. Access is easy
with the car park. The staff are just lovely and really care for the kids. The curriculum is really amazing, I always see her doing lots of fun things every day even learning Spanish and yoga! Food is also healthy and yummy. The app is excellent. Honestly delighted with The Learning Experience.

Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience, East Finchley

Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I am so pleased you have chosen The Learning Experience for your daughter to learn, play and grow with us. She is an absolute pleasure and has the most amazing stories to share with staff. Thank you for reviewing all aspects of the nursery, I am so pleased to hear all aspects of the nursery are a positive for you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son and niece are so happy at The Learning Experience. Our son runs in happily every morning and has a wonderful relationship with the staff. Everyone in the whole nursery knows every child's name, which is lovely and creates a warm atmosphere. He sleeps well there, eats well there and they have
a vast selection of toys and activities for the children. The app is a fantastic way to keep in touch with parents and the car park makes drop-off and pick-up incredibly easy for us too.

Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience, East Finchley

Thank you for such a lovely review. We are so pleased to provide a safe and secure place for both your son and niece. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your little one's early childhood years. They are both such a bundle of joy and we love watching them Learn, Play and Grow with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery, we are so happy sending our little girl here. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Every time we pick our girl up, she is smiling and the staff have built a genuine connection with her, which is lovely to see. Nothing to fault, we recommend the nursery to everyone we know! Thanks,
guys, we love it!

Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience, East Finchley

Thank you so much for such a beautiful review. I am so pleased you have chosen The Learning Experience for your daughter to Learn, Play and Grow with us. She is such a bundle of joy and we love the stories we share daily.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly, tidy and professional. Exactly where you would want your child to spend their time, when not at home. All staff seem to care and have a personable kind approach with the children, which is lovely to see. Also, lovely for the children to have to help their development.

Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience, East Finchley

It is always extra special when a father takes time out to leave a review. Thank you for allowing The Learning Experience to help your child Learn, Play and Grow with us. We are so pleased to be a part of your child's early education.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely recommend this nursery. Everyone is wonderful, and our daughter adores it. Every day she comes home having learned something new, either new words, a new dance or a new song. The best part is the feeling of trust I have developed towards the whole team at the Learning Experience. I know
my daughter is safe and happy there!

Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience, East Finchley

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you chose The Learning Experience for your daughter to Learn Play and Grow with us. I am so pleased the start team have helped you to feel safe and secure with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Learning Experience is a fantastic nursery! The staff are warm, caring people. There is a great variety of food and imaginative activities, and the atmosphere is magical. Thank you so much for all your hard work.

Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience, East Finchley

Good Morning. Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We are so pleased you have chosen The Learning Experience for your child to Learn Play and Grow with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Learning Experience in East Finchley really is the most wonderful setting. The staff are kind and nurturing, the management understanding and communicative and the facilities second to none. Our boys run through the door every morning which is a testament to all those who care for them each day.
Thank you to all at The Learning Experience!

Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience, East Finchley

Thank you for leaving such a pleasant review. We are so pleased you are happy with the nursery and we love watching your boys Learn, Play and Grow with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended The Learning Experience for almost a year until we moved to a different borough. I cannot emphasise enough how sad we were to leave The Learning Experience and personally, I found it the hardest part of our move for a number of reasons: the management and staff were like a second family
to us, always ensuring our wishes and concerns about our son were listened to and addressed swiftly; we loved the smaller classes as we felt our son received the right level of attention and engagement; the curriculum for every class was well thought out, interactive and interesting every single day; the management were very involved and hands-on and genuinely cared about the well being of the children. As a result of that, our son thrived there and his confidence along with his social and linguistic skills massively increased. I cannot recommend The Learning Experience enough and I couldn't be more grateful to the team for everything they have done for us.

Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience, East Finchley

Thank you for such a lovely review. It has been an absolute pleasure to watch your son Learn, Play and Grow with us. I am so pleased with his progress and we miss him already. Thank you for choosing The Learning Experience and allowing us to be a part of your son's early childhood. We hope to see you again soon. Don’t be a stranger.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We came across this nursery by chance, almost two years ago when it first opened. We enrolled our daughter and it was the best decision we have made for her. The team of management and her class teachers are truly amazing at what they do. Every one of them showed genuine kindness and you get a sense
of love and security for your child. The facilities in the nursery are of excellent quality and the activities are very well thought out. The curriculum is built around bubbly characters that young children can relate to and this is a great way to learn. The nursery chef cooks nutritious and tasty meals (so my daughter tells me!). She has thrived both intellectually and socially, became more confident and always comes out with a smile, buzzing to tell us about her day! I am proud to say that The Learning Experience nursery has been her home away from home. I would definitely recommend them to all parents who are looking for a safe, nurturing and fun environment for their child.

Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience, East Finchley

Good afternoon. Thank you for such a beautiful review. We have absolutely loved having your daughter learn, play and grow with us at the centre. It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know your daughter and watch her flourish whilst she prepares for the next chapter in her early childhood. Thank you for your support we really appreciate it.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An amazing first experience at nursery for our daughter. Although, sadly, only for 3 months (as we look to move home), we took so much pleasure from the experience, seeing how well she settled, developed and enjoyed her time at The Learning Experience East Finchley. The management team were always welcoming
and available and the Infants team were all truly wonderful; devoted and caring. So many positives, Thank You!

Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience, East Finchley

Good afternoon, thank you for your review. It was short and sweet and we already miss your daughter's smile and cuddles. We are so pleased to have been a part of her early start in life. Thank you for the compliments. Please do keep in touch, we would love to see you all again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at The Learning Experience for 3 months now and we’ve had an amazing time. He is so excited to come in every day, which is a change from his last nursery. The staff are very caring and take his health and allergies very seriously, putting my mind at ease being away from him for so many
hours a day. Management are very helpful and go above and beyond to help get things done in a timely manner.

Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience, East Finchley

Hi there, thank you for such a lovely review. We are so pleased to read you are having such a positive experience with us. The health and safety of the children is paramount to us and we are so pleased to read the staff team have helped settle your worries you may have had. It is a pleasure having your son learn, play and grow with us and we are delighted to continue the journey with your family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can only say great things about this nursery. We moved to this nursery from a previous one and do not regret that move even one bit. My child has benefited tremendously thanks to his wonderful teachers who showered him with love, care and attention. The facilities here are magnificent, the activities
are engaging and the atmosphere is fun! The staff cook real yummy food which our child loves every day. All in all, under the stewardship of great staff, this is a fantastic place for any child to be in. I highly recommend the East Finchley Learning Experience to anyone who'd like their little one to grow into a confident and happy child.

Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience, East Finchley

Good afternoon, thank you so much for such a lovely review. We can only thank you for your continued support. Thank you for following our journey and allowing us to be a part of your son's early education in life. It has been an absolute pleasure watching him grow into the confident little child he is today.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing experience with The Learning Experience. I pulled my children out of a previous nursery due to the lack of structure and education for children. The Learning Experience actually educates the children and has a structured curriculum. If my daughter didn’t start reception, I would have sent her
with my son because the experience is excellent. We get updates all day, so we know what he has eaten and pictures of what he has done.

Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience, East Finchley

That is such a lovely review. Thank you so much for your honest experience with us and I am so pleased we have enabled you to feel safe and secure once again. We absolutely love having your son learn, play and grow with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am really happy my son attends the nursery. The team is very friendly and supportive. My son has lots of fun every day he is there and I can see he is learning lots of new things. I know he is in good hands.

Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience, East Finchley

Good morning, thank you for such a lovely review. We are so pleased you and your son are having such a lovely time with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest son has been at The Learning Experience since June 2021 after transitioning from another nursery - it was the best decision that we made. With the small classes and the enriching curriculum, we have seen our son flourish in his development. The staff team are amazing, they all know each individual
child and management respond in a timely manner to any questions we may have. I am so glad we chose this nursery - it genuinely is the best in the area.

Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience, East Finchley

Good Afternoon. Thank you so much for supporting us. We are so pleased that you joined us to continue with your child's development. I am so glad you are having such a lovely and positive experience. We strive to be the best so I am honoured that you feel that too.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at The Learning Experience since June 2021 and we couldn’t be happier. She loves the staff, who are all really warm and proactive. The classrooms and facilities are fantastic with so many diverse resources. Our daughter loves the food and I love that updates and photos are uploaded
to the app regularly throughout the day. Each month there is a different learning theme, e.g. STEM, art, philanthropy, and we’re sent the curriculum so we can see what activities the children will be doing each week. All the management team are excellent and really involved with everything going on in the classrooms. I would highly recommend The Learning Experience - it has really exceeded our expectations!

Reply from Chantelle Gudgeon, Centre Director at The Learning Experience, East Finchley

Good Morning Andrea. Thank you so much for such a beautiful review. I am ecstatic to hear we are exceeding your expectations here at The Learning Experience. Your daughter is such a bundle of joy and we love watching her Learn, Play and Grow with us here. Thank you for your support.


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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.224)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.224) out of 10 for The Learning Experience, East Finchley is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 20 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 4.611 for The Learning Experience, East Finchley is calculated as follows: ( (228 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (6 Poors x 2) + (16 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 270 Ratings = 4.611

  • 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 4.613 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Learning Experience, East Finchley is based on 20 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 163 number of registered child places is 32.6. 20 Positive Reviews ÷ 32.6 = 0.613

  • 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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Elaine

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2024

Hello, my name is Elaine, and I am the Centre Director for The Learning Experience East Finchley. I have worked in the early years profession for some years now and have several years in a leadership role.


My focus is to drive quality through the team to ensure they feel supported and provide the best possible experiences for our little learners.


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Komal

Job Title: Business Manager

Joined: 2023

As the Business Manager, I support the leadership team with all administrative duties from billing and funding right through to being that person on the end of a phone and email to offer any initial support to our families.


Amber

Amber

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2022

As the Deputy Manager, I support our younger age groups to ensure we are meeting and exceeding the needs of all our children and families. I work closely with the Room Leaders to assess and drive excellence in everything we do.


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Irma

Job Title: Third in Charge

Joined: 2021

Working and supporting the youngest children at East Finchley is amazing, supporting children on their transition from home to the centre, and ensuring the children feel safe and secure in our care.


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Basil

Job Title: Nursery Chef

Joined: 2021

I have the great honour of providing healthy, balanced and nutritious home cooked meals for all of the children. We have robust systems in place to ensure we meet the needs of children who may have any allergies or intolerances.