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12 Kindergartens in Karen and Ngong Area
Do you live in Karen or Ngong area? Are you struggling to find a Kindergarten fit for your little one? You asked for it! Here are 11 great schools in your area in your neighbourhood to start your child’s academic journey!
1. Brookhouse School: Karen Campus
Brookhouse follows the British Curriculum and strives to develop each student’s intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth to their full potential. Brookhouse provides the opportunity for our students to learn the skills necessary to further their education and to function successfully in the modern world.
The Early Learning follows the Reggio Emilia approach which simply is that each child has the capacity to learn and this is encouraged through provocations that allow the child to lead the education.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
As a member of Round Square all education and activities are aligned with the 5 pillars. Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership, Service Learning. our IDEALS.
Students experience a myriad of activities in and out of class. The Clubs program offers swimming, dancing, exploring, rollerblading and more. Music instrument lessons are also available for one-on-one training.
AGE RANGE
Children as young as 2 years start in Stage 1 to 18 years finishing with A levels or BTEC or IFY. Children younger than 2 years can attend Sensory play a few times a week. Call for information on Sensory play.
FEE STRUCTURE:
Please email info@brookhouse.ac.ke for fees or information about admission.
Contact/Location
Brookhouse School, Karen, off Langata Road
+254 (0) 722 204 413 or +254 (0) 733 602 797
2. Stepping Stones Kindergarten
This quaint kindergarten also aims to connect children to nature with its beautiful, green grounds filled with winding pathways, tall trees and flowers.
This unique kindergarten offers an Early Years learning experience to children from the age of 9 months to 6 years. The curriculum is founded upon a holistic approach that develops children artistically, spatially, socially and emotionally. It works to prepare their children for a variety of educational options namely, the British National Curriculum, the Kenyan 8:4:4 or American education systems.
The school year runs from September to June and is divided into 3 terms with one half-term break each term. School days begin at 8:15 am, end at 3 pm and close early on Friday afternoons at 1:30 pm. Throughout the day, the children are provided with a healthy snack and lunch.
The school’s extracurricular activities include;
- Tennis
- Drama (Lamda)
- Gymnastics
- Swimming
- Shamba time
- Dance
- Early ICT skills
The kindergarten also caters to children with special needs and customises the curriculum to create space where each child is equally and individually benefitting from education plans that meet them at their individual points of need. Teachers work very closely with families, therapists and specialist teachers to ensure these children can integrate comfortable and enjoy learning at Stepping Stones.
Contact/Location
Langata Road
Ngong, Nairobi
+254 799 169 988
Email: steppingstoneskindergarten@yahoo.com
3. Msingi Bora Kindergarten
This fun kindergarten provides a space where children can play, learn and grow in a safe and secure environment by focusing on creative play, thematic methods of teaching and by placing emphasis on well-balanced meals.
The school-week consists of 5 days in total and runs from at 7:30 am to 3:30 pm each day. The school year is broken down into 3 terms that begin January and end in October.
Some of the school’s extracurricular activities include;
- Horse Riding
- Mini Tennis
- Ballet Guitar
- Taekwondo
Keep in mind that spaces for this kindergarten are limited so if it ticks all the boxes for your little one – call and register him or her today!
Contact/Location
Off of Hillcrest Road
Karengata, Nairobi
+254 723 554 421
Contact for fee structure
Email: info@msingiborakindergarten.co.ke
4. Waldorf School
The school aims to provide its children with a holistic education that strives to offer a developmentally appropriate, experiential approach to education that will inspire life-long learning.
The Waldorf School prides itself on being a community within a school. The kindergarten currently holds children between the ages of 2 to 6 years and uniquely takes their children through a transition period during their last year of kindergarten. They say that this time is greatly important to give children “appropriate preparation for ‘formal learning’ based on their developmental needs and not on increasing pressure from parents and ‘the system’ to being ‘formal learning’ as early as possible”.
The school year runs from September to July and is divided into 3 terms.
Some of the schools’ extracurricular activities include;
- Music
- Handwork
- Woodwork and clay work
- Eurythmy (an art form consisting of music, sound and movement and promoting coordination and grace)
What’s more? All the food that the school provides to the children (full breakfast and lunch) is sourced locally, prepared on site and is of the highest quality!
Contact/Location
Karen, Nairobi
+254 719 504 148/ +254 722 823 463
Email: info@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke
5. St. Christopher’s Kindergarten
At this kindergarten, their aim is to provide their children with an enjoyable, stimulating and educational time and teach them a variety of skills and social graces to help them follow on their next big adventure – Prep school!
Play is the primary tool used for child development in Kindergarten and focuses on the following areas;
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Physical Development
- Communication and Language
- Specific Areas – literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, expressive arts and design
This kindergarten accommodates children from 18 months to 5 years. The curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum that is modified for the international context.
Some of the school’s extracurricular activities include;
- Monkeynastix
- Rollerblading
- Peripatetic Music (piano, violin, guitar and drum set)
- Ballet and Creative Dance Movement
- Express Soccer
Better yet, this kindergarten gives it’s children a smooth transition into primary school and later into high school – all on the same campus!
Contact/Location
Ngong Road
+254 723 392 957
Email: info@scslearning.com
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6. Greenyard Jr. School
This school aims to stand out from other schools by creating a difference within the minds of its students that will afford them respect from society, later in life. The preschool is based on Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) while the primary is based on the local 8.4.4 school system in efforts to provide wholesome education by incorporating non-examinable subjects such as Information communication technology (ICT), Music and Art. School days run from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Children from the age of 3 are admitted to the pre-school.
Some of the schools’ extracurricular activities include;
- Drama
- Taekwondo
- Brass Band
- French
Contact/Location
Along CBD
Ngong Road, Nairobi
+254 725 954 188
7. Tassel Schools
These Christian-based schools strive to offer affordable, quality education using a combination of the Montessori Curriculum and 8.4.4 education system. The group of schools include; Tassel Kindergarten at Kimathi Estate, Tassel Montessori Centre, and Tassel Junior Schools both located at Ngong Township.
The school curriculum is divided into the following 5 key areas;
- Language and Literacy
- Mathematics
- Cultural Subjects
- Sensorial
- Practical Life
Some of the schools’ extracurricular activities include;
- Sports & Swimming
- School Trips and Excursions
- French
- Music
- Karate
Interested? Everything you need to know about Tassel Schools can be found in this parents manual – www.tasselschools.com/parents_manual.html
Contact/Location
Kimathi Estate, Off Wangu Ave
Karen, Nairobi
+254 705 481 905/ +254 722 351 514
8. Panenka Kindergarten
Fun fact: Paneka is Czech for the word “doll”!
The centre is located at the junction of Karen and Langata Road and accommodates children aged from 8 months to 6 years. The school emphasises on beauty, nature and recycled materials and easily available items for self-initiated play and physically active play, and exploration.
At this kindergarten, the teacher represents both a partner in and facilitator of the learning process.
Space even has animals on the compound! This unique feature gives children the opportunity to both study and learn the importance of responsibility. It also teaches them about the environment, animal needs and appropriate care.
Regular school hours run from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. However, at an additional fee, the centre can make special accommodations for parents with working parents with busy schedules between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM.
Contact/Location
Junction of Karen and Langata
Nairobi, Kenya
+254 798 963 033/ +254 782 934 819
Contact for fee structure
Email: info@panenka.co.ke
9. Appleton Montessori Kindergarten- Ngong School
The school admits children from 2 to 7 years of age. Using the Montessori method, the school introduces the children to foreign languages, art, computer studies and practical life skills. The school year runs from January to December.
The school provides children with a healthy snack and a nutritious, well-balanced lunch prepared by a qualified chef who ensures all meals are made with a balanced diet. School transport is also available if needed.
Some of the school’s extracurricular activities include;
- Dance – Ballet, African and Expressive Dance
- Taekwondo
- Swimming
- Musical instruments
- School Trips
Contact/Location
Zambia Stage, on your way to Ngong Town
Ngong Hills
+254 20 2176941/ +254 706 667 337
Contact for fee structure
Email: info@appletonschool.ac.ke
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10. Serare School
This is a privately owned co-educational day and boarding school that follows the Kenyan 8.4.4 system of education and accommodates children from kindergarten to high school. More specifically, the kindergarten has an average of 20 pupils per class which allows teachers to adequately meet students at their particular points of need.
Some of the school’s extracurricular activities are;
- Swimming
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Softball
- Volleyball
Contact/Location
Kerarapron Drive
Ngong, Kenya
+254 733 900 477/ +254 712 681 411
Email: info@serare.ac.ke
11. Springwood Kindergarten Center
Springwood Kindergarten is located inside Ngong Racecourse. Children who are admitted to this kindergarten are between the ages of 2 and 6. The centre operates from Monday to Friday – 8 am to 4 pm.
Contact/Location
Ngong Road
Nairobi
+254 722 722 734
Contact for fee structure
12. Pre-School Makini – Ngong Road
The Makini pre-school located on Ngong Road accommodates children from 2 to 6 years of age. They partially integrate the Montessori learning system into their teaching.
The areas of focus include
- Language and Reading
- Artwork
- Handwriting
- Term projects
- Number work
Some of the pre-school’s activities include;
- Journalism
- Music and Drama
- Scouts and Girl Guides
- Cooking club
- Handwriting club
- Wildlife club
Contact/Location
Ngong Road
Nairobi
+254 (20) 3874950/51
Contact for fee structure
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Each of these has something unique to offer and will make memorable firsts for the kids!
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