Learn Through Play
Learning through play encourages problem solving, nurtures a child’s creativity, imagination and self-esteem, and promotes independence.
A day at The Nurturing Tree
From 7:30 to 5:30, every moment builds the right foundation.
The Nurturing Tree is a nursery school based in Lekki Phase 1, providing early years education using the Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage (British Curriculum).
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7:30am
Good morning!
Doors open. Children find their name on the check-in register and move it to the right picture, an early step toward recognising their own name.
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8:30am
Circle time
We gather on the carpet to say hello, talk about feelings and plan the day. Every child’s voice is valued.
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9:30am
Learning through play
Construction, real-life props, Jolly Phonics and maths games, with activities planned around each child’s next steps in the EYFS.
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10:30am
Fruit & fresh air
Snack time (on Fridays it’s Fruit Friday!) then tricycles, climbing and tunnels to build strong bodies.
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12:00pm
Lunch & rest
We eat together at child-sized tables, then little ones nap in our cosy sleep areas.
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2:00pm
Creative afternoon
Music, painting, role play and stories in the much-loved Learning Area.
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3:30pm
Key Person time
Your child’s Key Person records observations, photos and special moments for Tapestry.
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5:30pm
See you tomorrow
Pick-up from 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, with authorised collectors only, for complete peace of mind.
What we believe
Our core values
Communication
All children are encouraged to express themselves as they gain the skills to understand and express their thoughts and feelings.
Loving Teachers
Your child is allocated a ‘Key Person’ within their classroom who is responsible for their well-being, developmental milestones and academic needs.
Enabling Environment
An enabling environment encourages children to feel relaxed, comfortable and ‘at home’, which makes them feel emotionally safe and secure to explore their surroundings and become inquisitive about the world around them.
Parents
Don’t take our word for it, explore below what parents had to say about us!
There were so many things I enjoyed about this school: the professionalism of the staff, the small class sizes, the developmental learning curve… too many to name! If you’re looking for a great first school, please look no further. The Nurturing Tree is the place to be!
The Nurturing Tree is a great school. My daughter attended for one year before we relocated abroad. Her teachers did a wonderful job teaching and taking care of her. Together with the school director they always go the extra mile to make sure the children come first.
The Nurturing Tree is such a great first school for kids. The owner is well versed in foundation and early years education. She is also very detailed and thorough, and it shows in all aspects of the school. That made me feel very comfortable dropping my daughter off every day.
How to enrol your child at The Nurturing Tree?
Come visit us at The Nurturing Tree where you can get a tour of the school and meet our team.