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Pre-Nursery
Our Pre-Nursery Class is designed to provide a warm, structured environment in which your child can discover their identity as a learner, friend, and member of a community.
OUR APPROACH
A Foundation Built on Love, Safety, and Curiosity
The Pre-Nursery Class at King’s Care is a bridge between the free play of early toddlerhood and the more structured learning of nursery. Kids between the ages of 2 and 3 are first taught the rhythms and routines of a school day, such as getting to school, group time, learning activities, meals, outdoor play, and rest. This structure is not strict instead, it gives you peace of mind. Kids this age do well when they know what will happen next.
The natural developmental milestones for kids ages 2 to 3 are the basis of our Pre-Nursery curriculum. At this point, language is exploding. Kids are learning new words every day and starting to make sentences, ask questions, and tell simple stories. We take advantage of this by making the environment rich in words. Storytelling, singing, talking, and interactive reading are all part of the day. A love of words, not a pencil, is the first step to early literacy.
We choose our teachers for this level based on their ability to be patient, warm, and really understand two- and three-year-olds, who are both fun and hard to deal with. Tantrums, changes, and times of strong emotion are dealt with with understanding and consistency. Kids don’t just learn more in Pre-Nursery; they also feel more capable, confident, and excited about what school has to offer.
🌱 Child-Led Learning
🛡️ Safe Environment
✨ Holistic Development
Age 0 – 18 months
A TYPICAL DAY
A Day in Pre-Nursery
Every day at King’s Care Early Years is carefully structured with balanced guided learning, creative play, rest, and social interaction in a rhythm that feels natural and joyful for young children.
Time
Activities
Description
7:30 – 8:30 AM
Arrival and Morning Care
Children arrive and settle into the morning routine. Free play, greetings, and gentle transition from home to school environment.
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Morning Circle
Group gathering time — songs, stories, calendar, weather, and the day’s activities introduced. Builds language and social skills daily.
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Guided Learning Activities
Structured learning tailored to each age group — early literacy, numeracy, sensory activities, and creative arts.
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Snack and Free Play
Nutritious snack time followed by supervised outdoor or indoor play. Social skills, physical development, and independence.
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Themed Learning Blocks
Topic-based activities: science exploration, music, movement, storytelling, or creative projects. Hands-on and child-led.
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch and Rest
A balanced meal followed by quiet time or nap for younger children. Rest is essential for healthy brain development at this age.
12:30 – 1:30 PM
Afternoon Activities
Arts and crafts, outdoor play, garden time, or library reading. Children wind down gently and consolidate the day’s learning.
1:30 – 2:00 PM
Story Time and Dismissal Prep
A calming end to the day — stories, reflection, and preparing for home. Children leave feeling settled, happy, and proud
What Your Child Gains in Pre-Nursery
Cognitive
Vocabulary of 300-1000+ words, two-to-three word sentences, early phonological awareness, picture recognition, and early comprehension are all developed through daily intensive language immersion.
Social
Naming and managing emotions, beginning to resolve conflicts with adult guidance, developing empathy, and learning to wait, share, and cooperate in group settings.
Academics
Running, jumping, and climbing with better coordination. Drawing, threading, shaping clay, and turning pages are all things that help kids get ready to write in the future.
Physical
Running, jumping, climbing with increasing coordination. Drawing, threading, moulding clay, turning pages — fine motor skills preparing the hand for future writing.
Ready for Nursery
When your child finishes Pre-Nursery, they are ready for a more structured way to learn. They will start formal early literacy and numeracy programs in our Nursery Class, but they will still be able to play, explore, and grow. The change is meant to feel like a natural next step, not a big jump.
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Secure Your Child's Place in Pre-Nursery
Spaces in our Pre-Nursery are limited and fill quickly. Click the apply now button below to begin the admission process, or contact us today to begin and secure your child’s place.