Abacus Ark Maida Vale

We begin in the Home from Home room, where we gently ease the transition from the comfort of home to our caring nursery. Here, we focus on making each child feel safe and loved, extending their sense of security beyond their family. Our intentions in this room include fostering Basic Communication skills, encouraging Sensory Exploration, developing Basic Motor Skills, and building strong Attachment bonds. In this room we create a warm, supportive atmosphere where each child can begin their journey with confidence and joy.

When they are ready, they move to our Little Explorers room. This stage is an exciting step beyond the familiar safety of home, opening a world filled with wonder and adventure. Our intentions in this room include continuing the development of Basic Communication skills, improving Mobility, and nurturing Early Social Skills. In this room, children build their confidence and joyfully explore new horizons through play and discovery.

As they grow, they move to the Community Builders room, where they begin to navigate the social world. Here, our intentions include developing more conversational Communication, encouraging Complex Social Play, and supporting Early Emotional Regulation. In this room, children form precious friendships and learn the beauty of belonging to a community, building the foundations of empathy, cooperation, and a sense of togetherness.

In the Village room, children start to build their own little community, taking pride in their space, making collaborative choices, and guiding their daily activities. This stage is all about empowerment and self-expression, as they learn to trust their voices and celebrate their individuality.

In The Wider World room, their village expands to embrace broader and more enriching experiences, preparing them for the thrilling leap into school. Here, they engage in more complex social interactions, develop advanced communication skills, and practice independent thinking. They begin to explore more of the outside world, with a calendar of planned excursions designed to broaden their understanding of the world whilst building the resilience required to embrace new experiences and make the most of them.