Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number020 7624 5718
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Details
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Group/OwnerAbacus Ark
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Person in ChargeAnita McInally (Manager)
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Number of Staff14
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When ClosedBank Holidays
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children60
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Age rangefrom 1 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0800-1800
Virginia L
September 22, 2022 at 12:00 amWe’re delighted with Abacus and the whole team. They always have been really supportive in every aspect. My son has improved his English super fast and he always went to the nursery extremely happy. We absolutely recommend Abacus to parents who are looking for one who really cares about the little ones.
M T
September 22, 2022 at 12:00 amBoth my sons went to Abacus Ark and they have been very well looked after by the very caring team of staff. They both enjoyed their time there and most importantly, we felt that they were safe and were loved. It is also a lifesaver for working parents as they are open the whole year except for Christmas. They also prepare the children for school really well so they both had no problems transitioning into big school. Thank you to the staff for their dedication and kindness!
Pranav S
September 22, 2022 at 12:00 amOur son joined Abacus Ark at 12 months old. We were quite apprehensive about his settling-in, but the transition from home to nursery was absolutely seamless, thanks to the incredible staff at Abacus. Over the three months, he has developed such trusting relations with the staff that he lights up when he sees them. The activities are varied and well thought-out, and we have already seen huge leaps in his cognitive, physical, and social development. We are regularly updated on his activities and progress, so that we can reinforce the same at home. Likewise, the staff take on board his learnings at home. As parents, it’s so reassuring to know that he is happy, well looked after and has had a wonderful day when we come to pick him up. We have seen our son’s individuality develop and it’s wonderful to see him thriving at Abacus. We feel very well looked after and supported as a family and would highly recommend Abacus Ark.
H C
October 7, 2022 at 12:00 amBecoming a parent was an overwhelming, all-encompassing experience and so handing over our precious, quiet, clingy daughter to the baby room three and a half years ago was incredibly hard all round. Our daughter adjusted pretty quickly and soon came to adore going to nursery and seeing her teachers. The time has passed in the blink of an eye and this month she left a confident, articulate, funny young lady heading for “big school”. It’s impossible to convey in a review our thanks and pride in the team in setting our girl on the right track, other than to say we think of them as an extension of our family. The teachers’ names are heard daily in our house, their songs are sung and we love hearing tales of forest school adventures or being taught dance and yoga moves they learned. Thankfully our son still attends the nursery so this isn’t the end of our Abacus Ark journey.
Alan S
November 7, 2022 at 12:00 amAbsolutely love this place. On the downside, they have no outside space, but I now see this as a net benefit because the team is so proactive and the kids go out every day on little outings to the local park, or soft play etc. The staff are (without exception) super friendly and our daughter loves her teachers. She cried for the first couple of weeks as it was all new to her, but she was looked after very well and now she can’t wait to get in there every day. We especially enjoy seeing how our little girl is learning there – from new songs, to colours, words and numbers. I would 100% recommend this nursery to any prospective parent.
A V
November 7, 2022 at 12:00 amWe absolutely love Abacus Ark Nursery! They are doing an amazing job with our son. His day is full of new and exciting activities that promote his happiness and progress. They are also amazing in keeping us updated with posts on a private app about their activities. These small notifications during the day are great, especially during the integration phase, to see how happy they are and to get inspired by their amazing work. The communication with parents regarding any issue with the baby is also very efficient and they always made an effort to accommodate parents’ requests. I would definitely highly recommend Abacus Ark to any family and friends! Keep going with your amazing work! Thank you!
Tim W
November 8, 2022 at 12:00 amWe have had two children attend the nursery and we are incredibly happy with the care provided. Both boys love their time with fantastic and caring teachers. Our eldest has just started school and his ability to transfer and thrive is a testament to how his teachers have taught. We thoroughly recommend.
Emna S
November 16, 2022 at 12:00 amMy son has been attending Abacus Ark Nursery for over two years, and he is so happy there it feels like a second home. Many thanks to all the staff for their hard work, love, dedication, and patience with the children. All of them are so welcoming, hospitable and well-disposed. I am happy that my son, now aged 33 months, knows all the colours, shapes, alphabet, animals, counts until 30 speaks English fluently (knowing that I’m Arabic) and now they’re helping with potty training. The good thing I appreciate is the timetable they are offering kids since they are in the baby room: they take them to the park and the library, and they have dance, football, Yoga, and drama classes. I also like how they create activities from real life. For example, I liked when they took them to the bus station to learn everything about buses, explore the police car and speak to the mailman. This is so helpful in preparing children for life and for school! I highly recommend this happy and wonderful environment!
Venni G
November 21, 2022 at 12:00 amOur son has been in Abacus Ark for more than 2 years now and we couldn’t be more happy and thankful that we made the decision to choose Abacus Ark as his nursery. Over the last 2 years, he developed a very remarkable bond with the teachers, staff and his peers. Every time I pick him up from the nursery, he would be so excited to tell me all the wonderful things he did that day with his friends and what he learned from his teachers. He is always excited to come back the next day! We have seen his confidence and character develop over time, with the help of the lovely team from Abacus Ark. He always looks forward to show and tell. Abacus Ark has given the children and the parents a sense of community, with the family brunches, inviting us to their celebration theme parties. we’re always updated with my son’s development, learning and activities with the daily journal. Looking forward to making more memories with Abacus Ark until our son is ready for the big kid school!
Gengsi S
November 28, 2022 at 12:00 amMy daughter was in this nursery’s 2-3 year group. The nursey is so warm, like a big family! My daughter went in and settled really quickly under the care of her key person. I really appreciate their personal and affectionate approach to each child. We had to leave due to a location issue but I highly recommend this nursery and appreciate everything the staff have done for my daughter. Although they don’t have their own garden, they took children out on daily basis to parks nearby and my daughter loves it. They also have a dedicated soft play spot where they organised parties for family and the location is very clean and well organised. Lots of activities for parents to join if you want to be more involved. So again, highly recommend, thank you for everything!
N N
December 1, 2022 at 12:00 amFirst of all, many thanks from the heart, for all your hard work, love and patience with the children. My son has been at Abacus Nursery for almost one year now. He is so happy there, it feels like a second home to him. Every day there is a new activity or experience planned. All the staff were wonderful, caring and so supportive. Our son has always been happy when arriving at the nursery in the morning and when picked up in the morning and when picked up in the evening. He has learned a lot. We feel very lucky that we’ve found such a great nursery with a good educational environment for children.
Faisa A
March 12, 2023 at 12:00 amMy son has been at the nursery for a few months now and I’m so happy with it so far! I was quite nervous about him going to nursery and leaving him but the staff really put my mind at ease and have made everything so much easier. I love reading about his day in the diary they provide and I couldn’t be happier with how he’s been getting on. All the staff I have met have been amazing and are so helpful too.
Olga K
March 28, 2023 at 12:00 amMy son has been at the Abacus Ark Nursery School in Maida Vale for more than a year now. His settling-in period was smooth and the whole team was very warm with him from day one. Although there is no garden/outdoor space, the kids visit the nearby parks on a daily basis and have a variety of activities. There is also a new soft play space opposite the nursery that the kids visit often. Other activities include football, yoga, dancing etc. Every time I pick up my son, he is happy and full of energy. He has learnt a lot and become independent and more confident with the help of his teachers. There is also a calendar via an app that is updated on a daily basis with information on their schedule, food and sleeping habits, pictures from the activities etc. I’m happy with the nursery and the team and would recommend it to other parents.
Roddy B
March 29, 2023 at 12:00 amOur daughter has been at Abacus Ark for a year, recently transitioning from the baby room to the toddler room. The nursery is really well run in several regards – the staff are very caring and adaptive to each child’s needs, and the parent communications strike just the right balance (both in terms of feedback at the end of the day and in terms of periodic photo/video updates on the app), and the staff provided helpful advice and reassurance around our child’s move to the toddler room and other development stuff. Most importantly, our child has been very happy!
Chiara A
March 29, 2023 at 12:00 amWhen my son joined the baby room of Abacus Ark, Kilburn, he was about to turn 1 year old. I was still breastfeeding him and he was all about Mum. He played with peers and relatives but didn’t want to eat or sleep with anyone else, not even his dad. Until he met two members of staff! With a lot of perseverance and kindness, they managed to involve him and get him used to the big change: five days at nursery, 8 am to 6 pm. Now he is 19 months old: in the morning he wakes up and hands me his own hat and coat, and points out his pram and door because he loves to go to the nursery. He is able to feed himself, clap and dance. I am a proud mum and thank the nursery’s personnel for giving me the peace of mind I need at work. I know that my baby is in safe hands. He falls sick from time to time, it’s normal, and you will get annoyed as a parent. But it’d be pretty much the same in every nursery. I wouldn’t go back and leave him with a nanny. Even the best nanny cannot compete with all activities they organise.
Janna P
March 29, 2023 at 12:00 amMy child started the nursery at 13 months old and has loved it ever since. There is a great atmosphere and plenty of educational activities. They provide additional classes, such as football, music, drama and yoga.
Natalia G
March 29, 2023 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been attending for around a year. It is a lovely nursery with really friendly and caring staff who goes the extra mile to make sure that all the little ones receive the attention they need and feel comfortable. The management are also very nice and understanding. I would highly recommend this nursery!
A M
March 30, 2023 at 12:00 amThe nursery staff have made an induction to daycare for my little one really nice and in a nurturing and caring way. My child is very happy there and has shown significant progress in learning and development since joining Abacus Arch a few months ago. I recommend this nursery to all the other parents.
Alexandra b
April 4, 2023 at 12:00 amAbacus is an amazing nursery I put all my children there and all the time had an amazing experience. The staff is really warm and welcoming with each kid. My daughter who is 2 always come back with new nursery songs to perform at home.
Even if they don’t have an outdoor space they can ale the opportunity to bring the children out every day. I can’t recommend it more !! 5stars
Fabrizio D
May 4, 2023 at 12:00 amAbacus Ark Nursery School is truly an exceptional place for young children to grow and learn. The staff are all incredibly caring and dedicated, and they go above and beyond to create a warm and nurturing environment.
It’s clear that a lot of thought and planning goes into every aspect of the program, from the daily activities to the materials and resources used in the classroom. My sons have learned so much during their time at Abacus Ark, and they always come home excited to share what they’ve been working on.
But what really makes Abacus Ark stand out is the sense of community that they’ve created. It’s more than just a nursery – it’s a place where families can come together and meet each other. The staff are always available to answer questions and provide guidance, and they truly care about the well-being of each child.
Overall, I would highly recommend Abacus Ark to any family looking for a nurturing and supportive environment for their young children. It’s been an absolute pleasure!