Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre

Abbey Lane Childrens Centre, 1 Abbey Lane, London E15 2SD
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  • Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre, London

Care Provided by Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Jennifer Lewis
  • Person in charge
  • Jennifer Lewis (Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 12
  • Total Places for Children
  • 70
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years
    • to 5 years
  • 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre Reviews (6)

8.1

Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.071) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre has 6 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am extremely happy with the care and attention my child has received at Smarty Pants Nursery (January 2025- March 2025). The staff are incredibly accommodating, ensuring my little one feels comfortable and well looked after.
The nursery offers excellent playful activities like sand play, colouring,
kitchen corner and reading books that keep the children engaged and excited to learn. Special events like Mother's Day celebrations add a lovely personal touch, making the experience even more memorable. My child has also picked up many nursery rhymes, which shows how well they are learning in a fun and interactive environment.
The key person assigned to my child adjusted so well and has been very interactive, creating a strong bond that has helped my child feel secure.
Overall, I feel my child is in good hands at Smarty Pants Nursery, and I highly recommend it to other parents looking for a nurturing and engaging place for their little ones!

Reply from Jennifer Lewis, Director at Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review!We are absolutely delighted to hear how happy you have been with your child's experience at Smarty Pants Abbey Lane Nursery. It means a lot to us to know that our team's care, attention, and dedication have made such a positive impact. We are so glad your little one has been enjoying the playful activities and engaging learning environment we strive to create every day. It is wonderful to hear that the nursery rhymes, special events like our Mother's Day celebration, and the strong bond your child has made with their key person have all contributed to your child feeling secure and excited to learn.Thank you for choosing Smarty Pants Abbey Lane Nursery to be a part of your child's learning and education.Smarty Pants Abbey Lane Nursery Management and Staff Team


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter attended Smarty Pants from 6-months-old up until 4.5-years-old and recently left to start reception.
Smarty Pants provided a loving and warm environment, and we were always impressed with the care and attention given to our daughter and her progress at each stage. The staff are outstanding,
and I always saw genuine affection for my child, and she was always excited and happy to attend. We felt that our little girl was very well prepared for school with lots of learning in the last year in the pre-school room.
The outdoor space is lovely, and we especially liked that the nursery overlooked the park. The activities each day were varied, and the food was of high quality also.
I would recommend this nursery without reservation.

Reply from Sabina Khan, Manager at Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre

Thank you for your lovely comment. It was a pleasure having your daughter at Smarty Pants. It has been a delight seeing her grow from a baby to a bubbly big girl. I wish her all the best in her new school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest attended here 2017 - 2021, and my youngest is currently in the toddler room. The staff are fantastic and make this nursery so special; very rare that they have a changeover of staff and that really helps the children to relax and feel secure. The outside space is large in comparison to other
nurseries I viewed prior to choosing Smarty Pants. The baby room has great equipment/spaces; it's an awesome space for crawlers. I think my eldest wants to give a massive shout out to the chef too - because she always asks me to make food 'just like nursery does'.

Reply from Cherine, Deputy Manager at Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre

Thank you for your lovely review, Chelsey. We are glad that you are happy with the care that we provide. It has been a pleasure to care for your eldest child, and we hope that we can continue to provide the best care possible.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've had a fantastic experience with Smarty Pants nursery - caring staff, happy environment, and our son always loved going there. He's now moving into school, and we will be so sad to see him leave (whilst being excited for him at the same time). Thank you, Smarty Pants, for giving our son a great
start!

Reply from Cherine, Deputy Manager at Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre

Thank you, Jon, for leaving such a lovely review. It has been a pleasure to be part of your son's journey, and we hope that it has a positive impact on his future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love Smarty Pants. My child attended from the age of 11-months, and I always felt he was looked after so well. They do great activities with the kids. It’s a lovely, cosy nursery. The staff are all professional and so kind.
I will definitely be sending my second child to the nursery.

Reply from Cherine, Deputy Manager at Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre

Thank you for your kind words and lovely review, Tayla. We wish you all the very best and look forward to welcoming you back very soon.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Not returning the deposit I have made a year ago. They are constantly ignoring my calls and emails. I have been asking for months but unfortunately with no result. Very unprofessional. The managing bodies can be rude and arrogant.

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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.071)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.071) out of 10 for Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 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 5.000 for Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5

  • 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 3.071 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre is based on 1 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 = 3

    • 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 70 number of registered child places is 14. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 14 = 0.071

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre

What is the Age Range of Children that Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre accepts?

Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre accepts Children aged from 0 years to 5 years.

What Days & Hours is Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre Open?

Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre is open: 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.

How many Children does Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre have capacity for?

Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is Smarty Pants @ Abbey Lane Children's Centre to the centre of London?

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