# Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Preschool

Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Akhter Early Learning Centre, 11 Perry Road, HARLOW, CM18 7NS, in Kingsmoor, Essex. It is registered for 124 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.6 from 14 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/akhter-early-learning-centre-nursery-and-preschool-ey491074  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Akhter Early Learning Centre, 11 Perry Road, HARLOW, CM18 7NS
- Registered places: 124
- Phone: 01279 927020
- Website: http://www.akhterelc.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY491074

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491074

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2015 (Reference EY491074). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491074)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491074)
- Registered places: 124 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491074)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/852535)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Akhter Early Learning Centre, 11 Perry Road, HARLOW, CM18 7NS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.751224,0.089329

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Copse Hill Playing Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Kingsmoor Recreation Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Woodhill Field, 0.3 miles
- Park: Longbanks Field, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 3.6 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmoor Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Milwards Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Longwood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Jerounds Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Luke's Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy |  | 4–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Nursery Rooms](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-rooms-ey264808) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Sunflower Sherards](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-sherards-ey420549) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sunflower Maunds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-maunds-ey420530) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Nurture Pre-School at Abbotsweld](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurture-pre-school-at-abbotsweld-2639641) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sunflower Coppice](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-coppice-ey420544) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sunflower Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-day-nursery-ey420513) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 3 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Preschool take?

Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 124 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01279 927020 and visit www.akhterelc.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491074)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Akhter+Early+Learning+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJ3xa3i7Oe2EcRRZyF37pFSCQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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