Little Learners Nursery & Preschool
6 months–5 years
+233 20 685 0913
Children learn by doing, wondering, talking and trying again. We make room for playful exploration while thoughtfully supporting the skills each child is developing.
6 months–5 years
British EYFS guidance
Hands-on discovery
Children explore ideas through meaningful activities.
We pay attention to each child's stage and interests.
Small steps build confidence and independence.
Our approach is guided by the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), complemented by Montessori-style learning experiences. Together, they help us plan for children’s development while leaving space for questions, exploration and individual interests.
Children learn in different ways. We use observation and thoughtful planning to understand what a child is ready to practise next, then offer experiences that help them make progress.
EYFS guidance
Montessori-inspired
Play and exploration
We support the whole child through connected experiences that help children communicate, move, build relationships, explore ideas and express themselves.
Building confidence, recognising feelings, forming relationships, learning to share and developing independence.
Confidence · Friendships · Feelings
Listening, talking, asking questions, following stories and developing language to express thoughts and needs.
Listening · Speaking · Vocabulary
Strengthening coordination through movement and active play while practising healthy routines and self-care.
Movement · Coordination · Self-care
Enjoying books, songs and rhymes; noticing sounds and symbols; developing early writing and mark-making skills.
Stories · Sounds · Mark-making
Exploring number, quantity, pattern, shape, space and comparison through practical activities and everyday play.
Counting · Patterns · Shapes
Finding out about people, places, nature and everyday technology through observation, conversation and exploration.
Nature · Community · Discovery
Creating, imagining and communicating ideas through art, music, movement, construction and imaginative play.
Art · Music · Imagination
Montessori-style experiences encourage children to practise skills, make choices and engage with materials in a hands-on way. With suitable guidance, children can build concentration, coordination and independence while learning at their own pace.
Everyday tasks that encourage coordination and independence.
Noticing differences in texture, size, sound, shape and other qualities.
Using materials, conversation and repetition to explore early concepts.
Exploring the world and expressing ideas through purposeful activities.
A familiar activity can become a rich learning experience when children have time to explore, make choices and talk about what they notice.

Active play gives children opportunities to practise balance, coordination, body awareness and taking turns.

Stories, conversations and shared activities help children communicate ideas, listen to others and build relationships.

Questions about people, places and nature can lead to observation, discussion and new discoveries.
Montessori-style experiences encourage children to practise skills, make choices and engage with materials in a hands-on way. With suitable guidance, children can build concentration, coordination and independence while learning at their own pace.
When home and school share observations, questions and achievements, children benefit from a more connected experience. We welcome conversations with parents and caregivers about each child’s development.
Visit Little Learners, meet our team and find out how our early years environment could suit your family.