# The Learning Experience, East Finchley

The Learning Experience, East Finchley is a full-day nursery at 250 East End Road, East Finchley, London, N2 8AU, in East Finchley, Barnet. It is registered for 165 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. 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 4.6 from 33 reviews (November 2026). It is run by TLE at East Finchley UK Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-experience-east-finchley-2596384  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 250 East End Road, East Finchley, London, N2 8AU
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 165
- Phone: 020 8444 2638
- Website: https://thelearningexperience.co.uk/blogs/centers/east-finchley/
- Run by: [TLE at East Finchley UK Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tle-at-east-finchley-uk-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2596384

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 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/16/2596384

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2020 (Reference 2596384). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2596384)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2596384)
- Registered places: 165 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2596384)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barnet that publish fees charge £91–£111.38 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 250 East End Road, East Finchley, London, N2 8AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.589469,-0.165035

- Station: East Finchley, 0.1 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cherry Tree Wood, 0.2 miles
- Park: East End Road open space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lyttelton Playing Fields, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Market Place Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Barnet there are about 3.4 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 33 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website names a play-based EYFS curriculum, a school readiness programme and early phonics as its approach. Its Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated overall effectiveness and quality of education as Good. The website also lists Makaton signing, music classes and STEM activities.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://thelearningexperience.co.uk/centers/east-finchley)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://thelearningexperience.co.uk/centers/east-finchley)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://thelearningexperience.co.uk/our-programmes/curriculum-overview-preschool)

### Outdoors

The nursery's website says it offers daily outdoor play.

- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://thelearningexperience.co.uk/centers/east-finchley)

### Settling in

The nursery's website says it uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://thelearningexperience.co.uk/)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://thelearningexperience.co.uk/centers/east-finchley)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://thelearningexperience.co.uk/centers/east-finchley)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://thelearningexperience.co.uk/centers/east-finchley)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://thelearningexperience.co.uk/centers/east-finchley)

### SEND and inclusion

- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://thelearningexperience.co.uk/our-programmes/curriculum-overview-infants)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding to be effective. The website names a secure entry system as its security measure.

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://thelearningexperience.co.uk/centers/east-finchley)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://thelearningexperience.co.uk/centers/east-finchley)
- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://thelearningexperience.co.uk/centers/east-finchley)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://thelearningexperience.co.uk/centers/east-finchley)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://thelearningexperience.co.uk/our-programmes)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Martin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Kerem School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Tetherdown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Blanche Nevile School |  | 3–16 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Coldfall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Eden Primary | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-finchley-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2684838) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle East Finchley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-east-finchley-2896351) |  |  | 08:00–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Fortis Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fortis-green-nursery-ey372797) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids in Motion](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-in-motion-2814909) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Kidz Kabin @ Fortismere](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-kabin-fortismere-ey492558) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Keren's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kerens-nursery-ey412309) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Learning Experience, East Finchley's opening hours?

The Learning Experience, East Finchley opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does The Learning Experience, East Finchley take?

The Learning Experience, East Finchley takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is The Learning Experience, East Finchley's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Learning Experience, East Finchley Good at its inspection on 30 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Learning Experience, East Finchley take?

The Learning Experience, East Finchley is registered with Ofsted for up to 165 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Learning Experience, East Finchley?

The Learning Experience, East Finchley is run by TLE at East Finchley UK Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What approach does The Learning Experience, East Finchley follow?

The Learning Experience, East Finchley's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, School readiness programme and Early phonics.

### Does The Learning Experience, East Finchley have outdoor space?

The Learning Experience, East Finchley lists: Daily outdoor play.

### Does The Learning Experience, East Finchley support children with SEND?

The Learning Experience, East Finchley lists: Makaton signing.

### What is the nearest station to The Learning Experience, East Finchley?

East Finchley is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Learning Experience, East Finchley?

You can call 020 8444 2638 and visit thelearningexperience.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2596384)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (thelearningexperience.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://thelearningexperience.co.uk/blogs/centers/east-finchley/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Learning+Experience+-+East+Finchley+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJz-LnA7UbdkgREeqnIMJwXa8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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