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2027 intake ongoing · Daycare to Grade 3

The future begins here.

A caring, modern school in Katani where little learners grow into confident, curious and kind young people, with small classes, inspiring teachers and strong academic foundations.

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4.9/5 from parent surveys

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Open DaySat · 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
1:12Teacher to learner
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Playgroup

Purposeful play that builds language, independence and friendships.

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Rooted in care.
Growing in excellence.

Why Eden Crest

A first school that feels like family.

The early years shape everything that follows. At Eden Crest, children learn in small, warm classes where teachers truly know them, and where high expectations go hand in hand with kindness.

  • Small classes

    A maximum of 12 learners per teacher.

  • Caring, qualified teachers

    TSC-registered early years specialists.

  • Safe & secure

    Controlled access, CCTV and trained first-aiders.

  • Future-ready

    CBC plus phonics, coding and languages.

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Programmes

Every stage, thoughtfully designed.

From first cuddles in Daycare to confident readers in Grade 3. Choose a stage to see what your child will experience.

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Ages 2½ – 4 years

Playgroup

Purposeful, guided play builds independence, communication and social skills, with stories, songs, colours, shapes and early numbers every day.

What your child will enjoy

  • Play-based learning with clear goals
  • Early phonics, rhymes and storytelling
  • Outdoor play and gross motor skills
  • Gentle settling-in programme
7:30 am – 3:30 pmMax 12 per class
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Academics

Strong foundations, joyfully taught.

Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum, enriched with the best of international early years practice.

Literacy & Phonics

Structured synthetic phonics and daily reading create fluent, confident readers.

Numeracy & Maths

Hands-on materials and problem solving build real number sense.

STEM & Coding

Robotics kits, coding games and science discovery from PP1.

Languages

English and Kiswahili, plus a playful introduction to French.

Creative Arts

Art, music, dance and drama to express ideas with confidence.

Character & Values

Faith, kindness, good manners and leadership every day.

A day at Eden Crest

Busy, happy days, full of discovery.

Scroll through a typical day for our PP1 learners: a balance of focused learning, play, rest and fun.

  1. 7:30 am

    Warm welcome

    Teachers greet every child by name at the gate. Early arrivals enjoy breakfast club and quiet play.

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  2. 8:15 am

    Circle time & devotion

    We start together with songs, prayer, the weather and sharing news, building confidence and community.

    Learners together during circle time
  3. 9:00 am

    Focused learning

    Phonics, reading and maths in small groups, when young minds are at their freshest.

    Learners writing in their books
  4. 10:30 am

    Snack & outdoor play

    A healthy snack, then fresh air, running, climbing and imaginative play in our safe playground.

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  5. 11:15 am

    Discovery time

    STEM, art, music or Kiswahili. Hands-on projects that spark curiosity and creativity.

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  6. 2:00 pm

    Sports & clubs

    After lunch and rest, it’s PE, swimming, coding club, chess or dance, depending on the day.

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  7. 3:30 pm

    Story time & home

    We end with a story and reflection. Extended care is available until 5:30 pm for working parents.

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Mrs. Grace Mwende, Headteacher of Eden Crest Academy

From our Headteacher

“Every child arrives with a unique spark. Our role is to protect it, nurture it and help it shine, so that each learner leaves us confident, capable and kind.”

Welcome to Eden Crest Academy. Our small classes mean every child is known by name, by strength and by dream. We combine strong academics with warmth, faith and good manners, and we work hand in hand with families every step of the way. I warmly invite you to visit us.

Mrs. Grace MwendeHeadteacher · B.Ed (ECDE), M.Ed

School life

Sports, clubs & arts for every child.

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Football Academy

Skills, teamwork and friendly fixtures with qualified coaches.

Tue & Thu · PP2 – Grade 3
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PE & Movement

Daily active play, athletics and games that build coordination.

Daily · All stages
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Coding Club

Screen-smart coding games and logic puzzles for young thinkers.

Wed · Grade 1 – 3
Colourful building bricksClubs

Robotics & Building

Design, build and test with bricks, gears and simple robots.

Mon · PP1 – Grade 3
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Art Studio

Painting, collage and clay with termly family exhibitions.

Thu · All stages
Children making music outdoorsArts

Music & Choir

Singing, recorder and percussion, with festival performances.

Fri · PP1 – Grade 3
A child holding a toy cameraClubs

Little Photographers

Seeing the world through a lens, and telling stories with pictures.

Wed · PP2 – Grade 3
A child running in the gardenSports

Swimming & Water Play

Water confidence and swimming lessons with certified instructors.

Weekly · Playgroup – Grade 3
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Drama & Storytelling

Role play, puppetry and our much-loved end-of-year production.

Tue · All stages

Our campus

Safe, bright spaces to grow.

  • Bright classroom with learners

    Learning Studios

    Airy classrooms with interactive displays and reading corners.

  • Modern library with tall windows

    Library

    Thousands of hand-picked books and cosy reading nooks.

  • A child in the digital lab

    Digital & STEM Lab

    Tablets, laptops and robotics kits for guided exploration.

  • Art materials in the studio

    Creative Studio

    A dedicated space for art, craft and music.

  • The sports field

    Playground & Field

    Shaded play zones, soft surfaces and a green sports field.

  • Daycare activity room

    Daycare Suite

    A gentle, secure wing with sleep rooms and sensory play.

Recent achievements

  • 1st PlaceSub-County Music Festival, Choral Verse 2025
  • ChampionsInter-School Junior Spelling Bee 2025
  • 12 MedalsJunior Schools Athletics Meet 2025
  • Best ProjectYoung Innovators Robotics Showcase 2024

Parent voices

Families love Eden Crest.

4.9
Average rating, 2026 parent survey
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“Our daughter joined Playgroup barely saying a word. Two terms later she reads to us every evening. The care here is extraordinary.”
Wanjiru K.Parent, PP1
“The extended day and daily updates give us complete peace of mind. Our son is confident, polite and loves school.”
David O.Parent, Grade 2
“The teachers noticed what our child needed before we did. Eden Crest truly feels like family.”
Faith M.Parent, Daycare & PP2
“We visited five schools. The academic standard impressed us, but the joy on the children’s faces convinced us.”
Brian N.Parent, Grade 1

Upcoming events

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  • Open Day & Campus Tours

    Sat · 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

  • Prize-Giving & End of Year Concert

    Fri · 10:00 am · School Hall

  • Christmas Holiday Club

    30 Nov – 18 Dec · Ages 3 – 9

  • Term 1, 2027 Begins

    Tue · 7:30 am

Latest news

All news
Learners making music outdoors
Performing Arts · 28 Oct 2026

Our Grade 2 choir wins top honours at the Sub-County Music Festival

Months of rehearsals paid off as our young performers delighted the judges.
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Innovation · 14 Oct

Inside our new Digital & STEM Lab
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Parenting · 30 Sep

Five gentle ways to prepare your child for Playgroup

Admissions 2027

Joining Eden Crest is simple.

  1. 1

    Enquire

    Fill in the form or call us

  2. 2

    Visit

    Tour and meet our teachers

  3. 3

    Readiness session

    A relaxed, playful meeting

  4. 4

    Welcome

    Offer, registration & uniform

Frequently asked questions

We welcome children from 1 year (Daycare) through Playgroup, PP1, PP2 and Grades 1–3 (up to about 9 years). Use the class finder above to see which stage suits your child.

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