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My Ohana

The My Ohana Way

A whole-child approach you can see in every room.

Mind, Body and World, wrapped in a culture of safeguarding: warm care, purposeful play, outdoor movement and calm routines working together.

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Our roots

The best of the world’s most trusted approaches

You may have heard names like Montessori or Reggio Emilia — each is a respected school of thought in early-years education. Rather than follow one label, we take the best of each. Here’s what they mean, and what your child gets from them every day.

  • Montessori

    A century-old approach built on children’s independence — “help me to do it myself”.

    What we takeChild-height rooms and open shelves, so children choose their own activities and learn to do things for themselves.

  • Reggio Emilia

    From northern Italy — the belief that a beautifully considered room teaches by itself.

    What we takeNatural light, mirrors and children’s own work on the walls, with many ways — paint, music, building, role play — to express every idea.

  • Forest School

    A Scandinavian tradition of learning outdoors, whatever the weather.

    What we takeTime in the garden every day — planting, growing and manageable challenges like climbing that build confident, capable bodies.

  • Curiosity Approach

    A modern British approach built on wonder rather than worksheets.

    What we takeReal, natural materials and “loose parts” with no fixed outcome, so curiosity leads the learning.

  • EYFS

    England’s statutory framework for every child from birth to five.

    What we takeOur backbone — every observation, plan and milestone tracks your child’s progress against national standards.

No single label — our educators blend these approaches, guided by what your child needs that day.

The whole child

One child, nurtured from the inside out

Childhood is where the future begins. Together with parents and carers, we nurture resilience and happiness, setting children on the path to lifelong success.

Look closely at our logo and you’ll find four little figures — four friends your child meets every day, each championing one part of the whole child: mind, body and world, wrapped in a culture of safeguarding.

The journey

Every child’s development is a journey

From three months to five years old — first days with us to school-ready — three gentle stages, each nurturing the mind, body and world of the whole child, safely and at their own pace.

  • Mind
  • Body
  • World
  • Safeguarding

  1. Babies

    0–2 years

    From first smiles to first steps

    • Body: Head-lifts to crawling, cruising and proud first steps
    • Mind: Turning to your voice, babbling into first words
    • Safeguarding: A trusted key person they bond with from day one

  2. Toddlers

    2–3 years

    Big feelings, big imaginations

    • Mind: Chattering, asking “why?” and imagining worlds
    • Body: Running, climbing, scooping and self-care
    • World: Learning to share, feelings named and soothed

  3. Preschool

    3–5 years

    Confident and school-ready

    • Mind: Stories, early letters and numbers, problem-solving
    • World: Firm friendships, turn-taking and resilience
    • Safeguarding: Secure, known and ready for what comes next
Our curriculum

Our environments

Our curriculum happens in environments that nurture curiosity, independence and a deep connection to the world — rooms where children explore freely, and outdoor spaces that inspire adventure, movement and a love of nature.

Inside

Indoor learning

Thoughtfully designed rooms are inviting spaces where children explore freely — encouraging independence and creativity.

  • Children chooseRooms carefully arranged with accessible materials that invite exploration and let children pick their activities independently.
  • Built for little peopleChild-sized furniture, accessible shelves, natural light, mirrors and displays that reflect children’s own work and interests.
  • Open-ended materialsLoose parts, natural objects, art supplies and sensory items — free to experiment, create and express without a pre-determined outcome.

Outside

Outdoor learning

The nursery garden is a rich environment for every area of learning — everyday experience of the natural world teaches children to appreciate its wonders and how living things connect.

  • NurturePlanting seeds, watering and watching things grow — responsibility and an appreciation for nature.
  • MovementManageable risks like climbing and balancing build confidence and decision-making skills.
  • CommunityStructured and free play give children ways to explore, practise social skills and solve problems together.

Best felt in person

Come and see the My Ohana Way in action

Visit your nearest House and see the approach in the rooms, routines and team.

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