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…
Everyone has heard of the terrible twos; they’re mentioned with dread by parents with young children. But what are the terrible twos and what makes them so potentially ‘terrible?’ When Can the Terrible Twos Hit? This question is not as silly as you think. Parents often observe a noticeable change in their child’s behaviour when…
Temper tantrums are enough to cause a great deal of stress to even the calmest and collected parents and carers. Temper tantrums can be anything from screaming and crying because it’s bedtime, to the classic and oh so public super-market meltdown. Toddler tantrums are completely normal and nothing to be ashamed of. Importantly, by being…
Whether they’re playing or listening to it, music is a great source of entertainment for children, but it isn’t just a nice hobby to have and can also provide a whole host of benefits during a young child’s earliest years, which are also their most formative. Exposing your young child to music early on can…
Nursery can be a big step for both you and your child, no matter which number child you are preparing to send to your chosen nursery in London or elsewhere. Whilst many parents may be hesitant to take the step which is sending a child to nursery, it can be incredibly beneficial for your child’s…
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…
In line with social distancing, we’ve devised a brand new way for prospective parents to experience the famous Keren’s style of care we’ve become so well known for over the years. Since you can’t come to us before signing up, let us bring a taste of our nurseries into your home. As a sneak peak,…
When it comes to pre-schoolers’ physical development, we leave no stone unturned. Founder Keren Ben Ezra: “We believe that daily outside play is fundamental to children’s mental health as well as their physical well-being.” We chose the locations of all of our nurseries with this in mind, so that children can benefit from as much…
Many parents choose our nurseries because of our exceptional commitment to languages For Ivrit speakers, each of our branches has at least one full-time Ivrit-speaking member of staff. For all children with English as a second language, (ESOL) we regularly teach in special “small circles”, our very own way of enhancing language skills. We integrate…
Bike Week is an annual celebration to showcase cycling. Riding a bike can easily be a part of everyday life and Bike Week’s aim is to inspire people all over the UK to give cycling a try. Physical activity strengthens developing muscles and bones in children. It improves and enhances coordination, motor skills, social skills,…
Announcing our Summer Open Days for Keren’s Nursery Visit us at Hampstead Garden Suburb on July 2nd and Holland Park on July 4th Join us at our Open Days to find out more about our Ofsted outstanding nurseries, and to register your child. 9.30 – 11.30 am, registration essential.Message us or email marketing@kerensnursery.com to confirm…
In case you missed it, Simon Rocker from The Jewish Chronicle paid us a visit recently. Read what he had to say here.
If you’re looking at pre-schools or nurseries, you may very well have heard the latest buzz about Forest School. The approach has come into vogue over the last few years. We offer Forest School at all our nurseries; but what is it really about, and why is it so popular? Does it mean little your…
Developing and encouraging independence in the early years’ stage is vital for integration into school and of course, for life. The concept of independence and its importance is included in the national Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines. These state that “every child should learn to be resilient, confident and self-assured.” Our role as parents…
At Keren’s Nursery, we embrace animal companions whenever possible. We have two regular four-legged visitors; Buzz the Maltese-breed dog and Digby, a Norfolk Terrier. Both bring a whole host of benefits to the children at the nursery. They are both gentle and fearless, greeting everyone as a friend. They don’t shed hair, so they are…
As teachers, we often see that children need their downtime by the time the school holidays arrive. Time off to kick back and avoid the usual rush of nursery and school life. Time to just be. As a parent myself, I understand the stress level of working parents and also non-working parents from our…
Keren shares her top tips on how to be prepared to start a new term with your toddler. This year is my fourteenth as a hands-on founder of a thriving chain of nurseries. I suspect I’ve settled in more than one thousand toddlers and pre-schoolers in that time. I am lucky to have been…
Now that the days are longer, and in the most part, drier too, we encourage families to walk to and from the nursery. Coming to and from nursery on foot is an opportunity for children to be physically active by walking, scooting or cycling first thing in the morning prior to sitting in a…
Some children find night time and darkness difficult. Keren offers her top tips to counter these anxieties. This article first appeared on www.KensingtonMums.co.uk Have fun and play with your child in the dark to counter any associations of fear. Make tents, dens and tunnels, and play hide and seek in the dark to create a…
We’re thrilled to announce our Holland Park branch has been awarded Ofsted outstanding rating in its first inspection. This means we have an incredible 100% outstanding record for all three of our nurseries. Ofsted praised our leadership and management, noting “the management team plans a rich, broad and varied curriculum for children.” The inspection…
Don’t we all wish to have creative, independent, innovative and self-confident children? Being a mum and an educator led me to believe that as parents we should observe our children and allow their creative processes to evolve naturally.
