One of the most common questions we get asked by parents is “How can I make my child eat more vegetables?” At Keren’s Nursery, we know how important nutrition is in ensuring that children grow up physically healthy and strong. For years, our provision has encouraged children to eat their five-a-day, through our menus, nutritious…
Acroyoga is a physical exercise that combines yoga and acrobatics, and we’re one of the only nurseries to offer this. Founder of Keren’s Nursery, Keren Ben Ezra say she was lucky to see some of our acroyoga sessions, “It was incredible to see children taking part and overcoming their fears. They’re building strength and…
At our nurseries, we’re always mindful of consumption and reusing resources. Following on from our planet topic and combining elements of our Forest School sessions, children use natural materials and recycle parts of old wall displays to create a group tapestry. The foci for these activities are fine motor control and understanding the world, as…
Digital magazine London Mother has placed Keren’s Nursery in the top ten of its ultimate guide to the best nurseries in London 2021. The guide speaks highly of our brilliant team, saying, “The teachers are gentle and understanding, especially during the initial settling-in period, and want you to feel free to share your concerns with…
We’re so proud to have been selected as one of London’s Top Nurseries in 2021 by our friends at My Baba. They say a big draw of our nurseries is “the sense of community and belonging that Keren’s offers” as well as “the strong belief that time outside, independence and creativity are key for happy…
This article is an interview with Assaf Ben Ezra (ABE) and TechRound about how Keren’s Nursery came into being. It first appeared on TechRound.co.uk TechRound: What’s the story of Keren’s Nursery and how was it founded? ABE: The “Keren” in Keren’s Nursery is Keren Ben Ezra, my wife. We started the nursery as a…
Keren’s Nursery “Busy Jar” Filled to the brim with ideas for different activities designed to support parents and children. The aim is to encourage children to work independently, or as a family unit, using age-appropriate tasks. These activities encourage a range of independent and family play. Some are pure fun designed to spark creativity. Others…
Our Hampstead Garden Suburb Manager, Marlene Costa has some brilliant ideas for recreating Forest School activities in your own garden or outdoor spaces close to home. In these five lessons, you’ll find out how to make a bracelet from simple crafting materials and natural items found in your garden, make a nature stamp, natural paint,…
Nursery Manager at our Hampstead Garden Suburb Nursery, Marlene Costa used to work with people with dementia and knows just how much they suffer from being isolated in normal times, let alone now. “We’ve all noticed so many changes in the last six months, not least amongst the most isolated, older members of our community.…
There’s a new style of teaching in town Newsweek has reported that Reggio Emilia schools are among the best in the world and the method is gradually being adopted by some of the most innovative pre-school and primary schools around the world. Keren explains why her award-winning nursery chain Keren’s Nursery, has firmly embedded the innovative…
