Nursery, ages 2.5 to 4

Where curiosity turns into first words and numbers

Nursery is busy, happy, and full of discovery. Children sing, build, count, and tell stories, and start turning everyday curiosity into early reading, writing, and math, all through play.

A Nursery child learning through play at Mavenstar Academy
Play-basedLearning that feels like fun
Nursery children at Mavenstar Academy
Our middle years

Talking, sharing, and figuring things out

This is the age of big questions and fast growing. Our teachers turn that energy into learning: phonics through songs, counting through games, and stories that build vocabulary and imagination.

Just as important, children learn to share, take turns, and make friends. They gain the confidence to try, to speak up, and to keep going when something is tricky.

Ages 2.5 to 4 Phonics and numbers Social skills
What your child gains

From curious toddler to confident learner

Early literacy

Phonics, letter sounds, and a growing love of books.

Numbers and shapes

Counting, sorting, and patterns through hands-on games.

Songs and storytime

Rhymes and stories that build words and imagination.

Sharing and friendships

Taking turns, kindness, and playing well together.

Creative play

Painting, building, and pretend play that grows ideas.

Confidence

Room to try, to speak up, and to feel proud of small wins.

Every day at Mavenstar

What every day includes

STEM play

Blocks, water, and simple experiments

7am to 5pm

After-school care available

Meals on site

Balanced food cooked daily

Daily updates

News from your child’s day

See Nursery in action

Book a free visit and watch a class at play. It is the best way to picture your child here.