Looking for a place to send your little ones who are too young for grade school? These Phnom Penh nursery schools put an emphasis on play-based learning and creativity for children under 5 years old. What’s more, is all of them offer half and full day programs with healthy lunches and some nap time to help children make the transition from home to a school environment.
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This small nursery school applies a Waldorf-inspired learning method that helps foster children’s empathy, independence and imagination. Mixed-age classes allow children to learn from one another, with younger kids looking up to and imitating the older kids until it’s their turn to be the leaders and help their younger classmates. There is a real sense of family among the students and staff, and the school is rightfully proud of its beautiful outdoor activity area.
Get your kids off to a multicultural early start at this popular nursery school, which offers bilingual French and English instruction. The focus is on play-oriented learning, and your kids will have the run of the indoor and outdoor facilities. Parents are encouraged to come and join their kids for the many shows, carnivals and fun events that school hosts.
“Play, play, play” is the mantra at this small Reggio Emilia-inspired nursery school, where children are free to explore and learn for themselves, but also given a chance to join the group for staff-led singing and dancing, as well as fun and messy art projects. The emphasis on unstructured play – and an ever-changing assortment of toys and interesting objects – helps develop kids’ imagination and social skills. And they’ll have a blast climbing all over the wooden playground in the leafy outdoor yard.
Caring and attentive staff score top marks for this small nursery school and daycare, and give the place a warm and welcoming family feel. Your kids will enjoy participating in group singing, dancing, learning and games, and of course, colorful arts & crafts projects. A private chat group keeps parents attuned to all their kid’s daily activities. There is also a program for children with special needs.
Whether you send your little one to attend their preschool program, or just drop in for one of their daily playgroups, sessions at Sambo’s Tots are always full of high-energy fun and activities. Cheery staff fill each session with music, educational games, puppet shows and creative arts & crafts. There is also an outdoor playground and sandbox for the kids to explore before and after class.
This year, we've added five more nursery schools that we believe deserve an honorable mention.
This Reggio Emilia-modeled nursery school boasts super-cute purple uniforms and a signature busy baker program for your tots. The classrooms and play areas are top-notch, instruction is multi-lingual, and this is one of only a handful of places with a dedicated program and proper facilities for infants as young as 6 months.
Let your kids learn about the world through play and exploration at this cute Montessori-based nursery school. Children split their time between the well-appointed indoor spaces and a safe enclosed outdoor play area, making new discoveries every day.
This will be the inaugural year for this Singapore-modeled nursery school and we’re excited to see what’s in store. We love the rich wood furniture and bookshelves, spacious grassy yard and outdoor play gym.
Having lots of room both indoors and outdoors is a definite plus for a Montessori setting, but so is having lots of interesting toys and activities for kids to do. Active tots with inquisitive minds will enjoy it here, and after making new friends they can stay on together for the first years of grade school.
There’s always something fun and interesting for your little ones at this drop-in daycare and nursery. The energetic staff here fill each day with art, music, dancing, cooking, exercise and even a bit of fun science. Each day brings new adventures, and there’s often a weekly or monthly theme. Conveniently, they offer half-day morning and afternoon programs, and stay open even during the school holidays.
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