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Admissions 2-3 years · Pre-Nursery
Where curiosity takes its
first steps.
Purposeful play, movement, stories and warm social experiences encourage children to express themselves, make choices and explore with growing confidence.
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Age2-3 years
Adult-child ratio1:6
Campus rhythmFull day
Learning modePlay · Inquiry · Relationships
A thoughtfully designed stage
What matters now
Language.
confidence and independence through exploration
Every experience begins with what children need developmentally at this age.
Purposeful play, movement, stories and warm social experiences encourage children to express themselves, make choices and explore with growing confidence.
Social play
Self-help routines
Curiosity and choice
A day in Pre-Nursery
A reassuring rhythm.
Made for this age.
Familiar routines create security while each part of the day responds to the developmental needs of 2-3 years.
- 01Welcome choices
Simple invitations help children enter play confidently and reconnect with friends.
- 02Language-rich play
Stories, songs, role play and conversation expand vocabulary and expression.
- 03Movement & outdoors
Climbing, balancing, cycling and active play strengthen confident bodies.
- 04Independence
Children practise eating, tidying, toileting routines and making manageable choices.
A window into learning
One idea.
Many discoveries.
Children notice familiar places, people and routines, using role play and stories to understand how a community works.
Examples illustrate the character of learning; inquiries evolve with children’s questions and the Programme of Inquiry.What families can expect
Clear care.
Visible growth.
Consistent routines and patient guidance help children move from ‘help me’ towards ‘I can try’.
- Toileting partnership
- Language development
- Social play
- Nap and restoration
Regular updates, observations, newsletters and conversations help home and school respond to the child with consistency and care.
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See what 2-3 years can look like at Skill Stork.
Meet our educators, explore the learning spaces and experience the calm, joyful rhythm of a Skill Stork day.