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

Our son absolutely loves going to The Learning Experience in East Finchley. All of the staff are very caring and the updates that we receive throughout the day show what a great time he is having. The children do an extremely wide range of activities and the facilities are superb, including a large
outdoor space. We receive regular updates from the management who are extremely attentive and answer any questions promptly.

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

Good afternoon, thank you so much for such a lovely review. We absolutely love having your little bundle of joy with us and can’t wait to continue with that love and care once the baby joins us. Thank you for your continued support.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone in the nursery is amazing. My child receives great care, personal attention and great guidance in achieving age-specific curriculum milestones. Great outdoor space and activity time to keep the child happy and healthy. Love that they are already introducing a 3rd language and computers to the
children. The premises are spotlessly clean, excellent food and my son looks forward to going to the nursery every day. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to have peace of mind, knowing that their child is greatly cared for.

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

Hi, thank you so much for such a lovely review. We absolutely love having your son with us and are so glad he followed us over here, We are going to be extremely sad when he leaves to go to school and the room will be so quiet without him.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son moved to The Learning Experience in September 2021, before he turned 1. He is so happy there. The premises are amazing - light and airy, with lots of space, and with a lovely outdoor space too. But the real USP is the staff, who are utterly wonderful, every single one of them is a superstar.
It has such a warm, inclusive, nurturing atmosphere, with parents welcomed into the life of the nursery, and a friendly face everywhere you turn. Our son is thriving and sometimes doesn't want to leave when we pick him up! We couldn't be happier.

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

Hi, thank you so much for such a lovely review. We are so pleased you are happy and we absolutely love having your smiley, bubbly boy have fun with us daily. I am so pleased the staff show the love and care that your son deserves.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Love everything about this nursery. Staff are all kind and caring. My son looks forward to going every morning. The rooms and facilities are excellent. We had a wonderful Mother’s Day yesterday organised by lovely staff. It’s great to see and get connected with other parents.

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

Hi, we are so pleased that you are enjoying your experience here with us and we thank you for your loyalty and for joining us from before and for allowing us to continue with your son's journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Learning Experience was our best possible choice. You won't find a better place for your beloved child, seriously. The staff are really nice, helpful and extremely kind there. My little one is quite shy, but she loves her teachers very much! It shows how much love and care our child gets in that
environment. The rooms are nice and clean, the whole nursery’s been beautifully refurbished. All the toys are new and well looked after. Kids do lots of activities and learn there a lot. We would only recommend this place.

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

Hi, thank you so much for a lovely review. We're so pleased you are enjoying your time here and we absolutely love having cuddles and getting to know your daughter. Thank you for continuously recommending us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m so glad we found The Learning Experience, our daughter loves to go to this nursery. They do not just play around, they learn a lot, having fun at the same time. Our daughter started nearly a year ago and she has improved so much since than and I can’t thank them enough for this achievement. She
understand English and started to talk so nicely, she started to eat finally at home as well, she likes to play with other kids now, they helped along with potty training and they are just simply the best in kid's early education. I’m a mother of three children and I’m looking forward to my small ones starting at The Learning Experience very soon. Thank you to all the staff for your hard work!

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

Hi, thank you so much for such an amazing review. I remember how nervous your daughter was on day one and now she has blossomed into a beautiful little lady. She has made great progress with us and I am excited to welcome your other princesses soon too.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is amazing! The building is new, rooms are bright with a lot of natural light and the staff are friendly and helpful! My daughter loves going there, she learns a lot, they do different activities every day! The food is homemade and healthy and my daughter enjoys it! They have a lovely garden
which they use every day, if the weather permits!

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

Hi, thank you so much for rejoining us. I am so glad we have been able to continue with your daughter's journey and we are helping provide her with the best start to her early education. I can't believe she will be going to school this year which has gone too quick. Thank you for leaving us such a beautiful review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started nursery here at 11 months and we have been so lucky with how amazing The Learning Experience has been. The staff are all wonderful and always go the extra mile. She loves everyone so much and they all know her name and wave at her in the corridors. Her days are full of fun and we
love seeing what she’s been up to on the app. The arts and crafts she comes home with are adorable and make our day. The meals she eats are better than what we make at home. I totally trust The Learning Experience and couldn’t be happier with her first experience of nursery. It’s been a huge success and I would recommend it to everyone! Thanks to all the amazing women who give her loads of cuddles and play with her all day.

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

Hi, thank you so much for leaving us such a beautiful review. We are so lucky to have your daughter Learn, Play and Grow with us. She is a beautiful, smiley, bubbly and happy little girl. She gives the best cuddles! We are so pleased that your daughter is so little and we get to watch her grow over the forthcoming years. Thank you for trusting us with your precious gem.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’ve had a very positive experience sending our daughter to The Learning Experience, East Finchley. The staff have been brilliant and the facilities are superb. Our little one has now settled in fully and runs into the centre on a morning and seems very happy there.

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

Thank you for your review. We are so pleased your princess is having lots of fun with us here and we cannot wait to Learn, Play and Grow together throughout the forthcoming years. We love seeing your little one's smiling face in the mornings.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

If there was another word better than excellent, that is the exact word I would use to describe The Learning Experience Nursery, including the staff. My son who had been struggling to cope in his previous nursery is now doing very well in this nursery. He loves it there and would cry when it was time
for him to go home. This is one of the best decisions I have ever made for my child. I am so happy because my son is happy and thriving brilliantly.

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

Hi, We absolutely love having your son with us and I am so proud of the way he has settled in with us and has made such huge progress already. Thank you so much for choosing us and for the lovely review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been exceptionally impressed at the care, attention and dedication of the staff towards my daughter. It is so obvious that she thrives at The Learning Experience and is always so happy to be dropped off on her days in. You can see that the staff are attentive and nurturing to each individual
child. The food provided to the children is nutritious and follows the healthy start recommended guidelines for children under 5. I am so pleased with the enthusiasm of the staff, they are all helpful and approachable. I am never worried when my daughter is in the nursery because the staff are proficient at updating the parents' app which provides updates and pictures about your child's day. I believe The Learning Experience is genuinely the best nursery I visited in the Finchley area and my family and I are due to move house and possibly area in April but because of how wonderful this place is we are considering staying in the area so our daughter can stay at this nursery. I couldn't recommend it enough.

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

Good Afternoon Rukayat, Thank you so much for such a heartfelt review. We are so pleased you have chosen TLE East Finchley and we get to be a part of your daughter's early start in life. We cannot wait to watch her Learn, Play and Grow with us as the years progress.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Learning Experience (Bubbles) nursery is great. Our youngest daughter was in care in a nearby nursery but we weren't happy about how things were managed during COVID times, as well as issues with outdoor space being unavailable. We knew from previous experience, the management team at The Learning
Experience and we went for a visit. For comparison, we looked at 3 other local nurseries - and there is not even room for comparison. A lot of space, well ventilated, great and safe outdoor space. The theatre room is amazing. After enrolling our daughter (settled in a day, the next day she wanted to run back into the nursery as soon as she woke up) we are even more happy due to the great improvements she has made in some areas where we had some concerns, in just a couple of months. The curriculum is great and the children are very well cared for. Whoever invented Bubbles, the nursery mascot, is a genius. Even our eldest daughter (in school now) talks about Bubbles now. On the admin side, everything is very well managed. A+++

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

Good Morning, Thank you so much for taking the time out to leave such a beautiful review. We are so pleased that once again we have our little lady back with us. Thank you for choosing The Learning Experience and for giving us the opportunity to Learn, Play and Grow with your little one.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Learning Experience was the first nursery that we toured and they made us feel so at ease that we didn't bother looking anywhere else! Small class sizes mean that our child is getting all the attention he needs (some might say, more than he deserves) and they have really taken the time to get to
know him and us, listen to any concerns we've had about his development and act accordingly, both swiftly and efficiently! We really can't fault them at all, they have been perfect. The staff look like they're happy to come to work and they always go the extra mile! Cannot recommend them highly enough!

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

Good Morning Rob, Thank you so much for this genuine and honest review. We absolutely love having your child Learn, Play and Grow with us here at The Learning Experience, East Finchley.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot rate The Learning Experience highly enough. Our daughter was struggling at her previous nursery so we made the decision to change to The Learning Experience. It was the best decision we've made, she has come on in leaps and bounds. She loves the structure the nursery has, the teachers are amazing
and very engaged. The boulevard and outside space are great as means they have a little variety in their day. She also adores Bubbles! The app is also helpful to see what they are getting up to each day. We love that each month you get little handouts to work on at home, really helps embed the learning! Thank you massively to the team - it's a great nursery!

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

Hi Lou, Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased that we are exceeding the expectations from your daughter's previous nursery. She has been an amazing addition to our preschool room and we cannot wait to watch her learn, play and grow with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were nervous about our son’s transition because he’d been at a childminder he loved and also because of Covid. We had nothing to worry about! From day 1 he walked out of The Learning Experience beaming and when we said how was your day he said ‘fun!’ And he’s said the same every day for 2 months.
The Learning Experience nursery is a magical place where our son is dragging our arms to go to every day. When we say which teachers do you like spending time with, he says ‘all of them!’ There is such a positive energy that fills the nursery, you feel it from the minute you walk in and you see it in all the activities, in the cleanliness that is pristine, in the dedication and kindness of all the staff. They take health and safety extremely seriously which is very important to us and we feel like our son is in a very safe environment. Also as a same-sex couple (we are two Mums), they have approached the topic of diversity with sensitivity and joy. We can’t say enough good things about the amazing manager and her team.

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

Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We are so pleased you have chosen The Learning Experience, East Finchley. We absolutely love having your little charmer here. We cannot wait to watch him grow over the forthcoming years.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy with the support and friendliness of the staff here. My son loves attending the nursery and has made lots of friends. The amount of facilities and resources available for the children is the best I have seen, hence picking this childcare provider over a few others. They really care about
the children, and the children are never short of things to do (including yoga!) and learn.

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

Hi Makela, Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We are so pleased you and your son are enjoying your time here. He is definitely a yoga superstar.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending The Learning Experience since he turned one and I am very happy with our choice of nursery. The staff are loving and caring and he has wonderful opportunities of learning through play. In just a short time he has become an expert in using a fork while self-feeding, pretty impressive
for a 14-month-old. My little one has made good friends there and loves giving his teachers a hug - great environment for his development and excellent facilities.

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

Thank you for your review. We are delighted you have chosen The Learning Experience as the nursery for your son. We have love watching him Learn, Play and grow with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing place with a lovely and caring staff. My one year old loves it, is very happy every day he is there. Unlike other nurseries they actively engage with him, teaching him social and language skills that he wouldn’t get otherwise and the development is astonishing. The curriculum is fantastic. Highly
recommend!

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

Good Morning William. Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We absolutely adore having your little one here too.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our one-year-old son has attended The Learning Experience for two months and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. I toured several nurseries in the area and The Learning Experience stood out with its curriculum, facilities, and most importantly staff. I appreciate how we’re always kept up to date
with how our little one’s day is going. It’s abundantly clear that he has formed a relationship with his teachers and has accelerated his development (in speaking and motor skills) since joining, which are both important to us. I highly recommend touring if you are looking at nurseries in the area.

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

Hi Sarah, A huge thank you for such a lovely review. We really appreciate the feedback and we are delighted that in such a short space of time you are seeing a positive difference in your son's development. We look forward to watching him grow over the years with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I looked around 6 nurseries in the local area prior to The Learning Experience and kept finding fault with each one and none of them clicked. Then I saw The Learning Experience and everything about it appealed to me. It’s fresh and clean, and there aren’t too many children in a class, the curriculum
is fun and engaging and you get such a personal experience with each teacher. Each one is warm, welcoming, and attentive. My daughter is so happy every day and just adores the teachers. They have also been a huge support to us with toilet training and I’m so grateful to all the staff. I’d absolutely recommend The Learning Experience to any parent looking for a magical place to send their child.

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

Hi Charlotte. Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We are so pleased you have chosen The Learning Experience as your childcare provider and we love watching your little princess grow daily.


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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.


Irma

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.


Basil

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.