Madam Akosua Darko, Nursery 2 Class Teacher
Madam Akosua Darko
Nursery 2 Class Teacher
Dip. Early Childhood Education · GES-licensed
Creche · Nursery 1–2 · KG 1–2
Preschool
Our preschool takes children from their first year through to the end of Kindergarten 2. The rooms are calm, the days are predictable, and the adults know every child by name. We follow the GES Kindergarten curriculum from KG 1, but the years before it are about settling, speaking and playing with purpose.
- Class size cap
- 22 children
- Adults per room
- 2 (teacher + assistant)
- Creche ratio
- 1 adult to 5 children
A child who joins us in Creche arrives in Basic 1 already reading simple sentences, writing their own name, counting confidently to 100, and — the part parents notice most — comfortable speaking up in a room.
Class by class
What happens in each year of Preschool
Ages are a guide. Where a child's previous schooling suggests a different placement, we say so before admission rather than after.
- 01
Creche
1–2 years
Half day or full day. Nappy changing, nap room, one carer to every five children.
- 02
Nursery 1
2–3 years
Toilet training, first songs and rhymes, colours and shapes.
- 03
Nursery 2
3–4 years
Letter sounds, number recognition to 20, holding a pencil correctly.
- 04
Kindergarten 1
4–5 years
GES KG curriculum begins. Blending sounds, writing letters, number bonds.
- 05
Kindergarten 2
5–6 years
Reading simple books, writing sentences, preparing for Basic 1.
What makes this section different
Why parents choose Preschool here
One carer to every five in Creche
In Creche the ratio is 1:5, and in Nursery and KG it is 1:11 with a trained assistant in every room. Small enough that a change in a child's mood gets noticed the same morning.
A settling week, not a settling day
New preschoolers start with short days that lengthen over their first week. Parents may stay for the first two mornings. Nobody is left crying at a gate.
Phonics from Nursery 2
We teach synthetic phonics in a fixed daily slot from Nursery 2, which is why most of our children read simple books before they leave KG 2.
A daily note home
Creche and Nursery parents get a short written note each day — what was eaten, how long they slept, what they enjoyed. No guessing at pick-up.
Ga and Twi from the start
Ghanaian Language is taught from Nursery, through songs and stories rather than worksheets. Children learn the language of the playground as well as the classroom.
The shape of the day
A preschool day, hour by hour
- 7:00 – 8:00Arrival, free play and breakfast for those who need it
- 8:00 – 8:20Circle time: greeting, weather, the day's plan
- 8:20 – 9:40Literacy and numeracy in small groups
- 9:40 – 10:10Snack, then outdoor play
- 10:10 – 11:30Theme work — the world around us, creative arts, music
- 11:30 – 12:15Hot lunch in the dining shed
- 12:15 – 14:00Nap for Creche and Nursery; quiet activities for KG
- 14:00 – 15:00Story, songs, tidy-up and getting ready for home
Subjects taught
- Language and Literacy
- Numeracy
- Our World, Our People
- Creative Arts
- Physical Development
- Music and Movement
- Ghanaian Language (Ga / Twi)
How progress is reported
- A written observation record for every child, updated fortnightly.
- Two parent–teacher meetings a term, one at mid-term and one at the end.
- An end-of-term profile rather than a mark sheet — what the child can now do, and what we are working on next.
- A photo portfolio shared at the end of each academic year.
The numbers
Preschool at a glance
Ask about any of these on a tour. We will show you the register.
| Class size cap | 22 children |
|---|---|
| Adults per room | 2 (teacher + assistant) |
| Creche ratio | 1 adult to 5 children |
| Daily hot lunch | Included in fees |
| Nap facilities | Creche and Nursery |
| Earliest entry | 12 months |
What a child can do by the end of Preschool
- Reads simple decodable books unaided
- Writes their own name and short sentences
- Counts, orders and adds numbers to 20
- Separates from a parent calmly and settles quickly
- Speaks in front of the class without prompting
Who teaches here
Preschool staff
- Madam Grace Nyarko, Kindergarten 2 Class Teacher
Madam Grace Nyarko
Kindergarten 2 Class Teacher
B.Ed. Early Grade Education · GES-licensed
The other sections
- Ages 6–8Lower PrimaryThe three years that decide whether a child finds school easy or hard for the rest of their life.Read more
- Ages 9–11Upper PrimaryWhere pupils stop being taught how to learn and start being expected to do it themselves.Read more
- Ages 12–15Junior High SchoolThree years on the Common Core Programme, ending with the BECE and a place at a good senior high school.Read more
Admissions
Places in Preschool for September 2026
Apply online in about ten minutes, or come and see a preschool class in session — tours run on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Prefer to talk first? Call or WhatsApp +233 26 150 4477 — the admissions office answers from 7:00am to 4:00pm.