Our Story
St. Mary’s Cradle is a Montessori Preschool opened on November 2, 2014 in the serene environment of Abraham Adesanya Estate, Ajah, Lagos.
It was established to offer unique childcare services for working parents and make a positive difference in the lives of children aged 3 months to 5 years.
At inception, it was opened with only the Crèche program. Based on parents demand, in 2015, the Toddler program (18 – 36 months) was added and in 2016, the school services were extended to incorporate the Nursery program for children aged 3 – 5 years.
We started as a Montessori Crèche, grew to offer preschool (Toddler and Nursery) and summer school programs and still growing. So far, 152 families (and counting) have passed through our doors.
Our Services
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Crèche Program
3 – 18 Months
We provide care and high level teacher interaction with your child. Consisting of eating, sleeping, diapering, individual and group activities with the use of age appropriate Montessori materials and other resources to foster development.
Toddler Program
18 – 36 Months
Supporting your child in building skills across all developmental areas – Physical, Cognitive, Language, Sensory, Emotional and Social. Practical life activities are also part of the toddler program to develop practical life skills.
Nursery Program
3 – 5 Years
Our program prepares your child for smooth transition to Primary School Education. Through the use of Montessori materials, your child achieves necessary Language, Sensory, Cultural, Emotional, Social and practical skills.
Why Choose Us?
At St Mary’s Cradle, we build a solid foundation for your child’s future learning experience. We provide exceptional care and education in a safe, clean and nurturing environment for children 3 months to 5 years. Here are a few reasons:
- At St. Mary's Cradle your child is nurtured in a safe, warm and stimulating environment suitable for learning.
- We get parents directly involved in what is happening in their child’s education. A connection that is a key component in a child’s development and further learning.
- Your child experiences "Real Learning" at his/her pace through the use of Montesorri materials and teaching methods in line with the developmental needs of the child.
Fun moments at St. Mary's Cradle
- Our Testimonials -
What The Parents Say
Taking the decision to enroll my son as a founding student of St. Mary’s Cradle has been one of the best decisions I have made concerning his future. The appeasing ambiance of the school down to all the staff, teachers and owner was just like home.
Adding the twins alongside their brother at St. Mary’s Cradle, watching them grow, learn and do things their age mates couldn’t do brought me so much joy. Till now, I tie every achievement and growth they have to St. Mary’s Cradle.
There won’t be a story without St. Mary’s Cradle.
Mrs. Reri Osiegbu
Bringing our children to St. Mary’s Cradle Montessori School is one of the best decisions we have made in building the right foundation for them.
The school has a wonderful family atmosphere and is focused on raising a well rounded child. From the academic, to socio-psychological, you can be rest assured that St. Mary’s Cradle has the content to support a child’s development.
We are proud to be associated with St. Mary’s Cradle as parents and wish the school continued success.
Dr. & Mrs. Chidi Nwagu
In all honesty, the academics of St. Mary’s Cradle is exceptional.
The Teachers and Administrators were loving and supportive during Asher’s time in School. I highly recommend St. Mary’s Cradle.
Thank you St. Mary’s Cradle for bringing the best out of my Son.
Mr. Winkrou Wadiri
St. Mary’s Cradle is not just a school, it’s a family. A school where the teachers are dedicated, care and love the children. Naeto’s progress is amazing, he really enjoys going to school.
A special thank you to the proprietress, Mrs Okpala (grandma) as she is fondly called, your heart is so big, you’re an inspiration to me. Thank you so much for all the love and care. Mrs Nwokoye, thank you for your guidance, care and for always listening. Naeto’s love for you is second to none… At home, it’s always Mrs Nwokoye said this, Mrs Nwokoye said that. Miss Rachel you’re too kind and we love you so much, thank you for all the care.
To all the other teachers I say thank you for all the work you put in. Thank you for making Naeto’s stay at St. Mary’s Cradle memorable.
Mrs. Chioma Emegwara
I have watched my son blossom from a pretty quiet toddler to a chatty and very curious 5 year old. The school tutored him, and his abilities amaze me every day. Alvaro is interested in cooking and many domestic activities because of the sessions he has had in school. He loves to listen to stories and read books, thanks to the book club and the reading sessions all due to the untiring efforts of his teachers.
Thank you so much for teaching him prayers and songs, it has made my work in this department so much easier. Thank you for the virtues and for the love of numbers he has and also supporting the development of the social skills he portrays. To all the Teaching staff and Proprietress, Mrs Okpala, words are not enough to express how grateful I am.
It is hard to move on from a place where you felt so comfortable leaving your child because you knew that he was in good hands. We will miss you all.
Mrs Vivian Adeoti
We are incredibly blessed and grateful to have our son and daughter Somto and Dumebi attend St Mary’s Cradle Montessori Preschool. Somto is Six years old and has moved on to Primary School and Dumebi is three years old and is still at St Mary’s.
Somto started school when he was two months old and you can imagine as first-time parents, we were incredibly worried as to how he would cope being so little. To our greatest delight, everything went well. I was always at ease whenever I dropped him off because I knew he would be safe. This encouraged me to bring Dumebi as a baby as well.
You can feel the genuine love and care that is showered on all children in the school and this especially endeared me to all the teachers and staff at St Mary’s Cradle. Each child is made to feel special and unique as individuals. There is always an open line of communication with the school which I love. This extra special care provided by St Mary’s Cradle truly makes it feel like a child’s “home away from home”.
St Mary’s Cradle is a wonderful preschool with very personable, dedicated, and caring Director and staff who genuinely love children and I would recommend them to anyone for their children.
Mr. & Mrs. Nwabuzor
St Mary’s Cradle Montessori School is the best foundation any parent can give their children. Adeena, my daughter, started at the school a few days to her 2nd birthday and by the end of the 1st term in the school, she had grown and blossomed beyond my imagination.
St Mary’s Cradle is a home away from home. Adeena immediately fell in love with her school, the teachers, and the new friends she made and was always excited to go to school. By age 3, Adeena’s vocabulary far exceeded that of her peers. She also imbibed the culture of completing all her homework when she got home before doing anything else. A habit that has stuck with her even as she is in Primary School.
I always looked forward to the annual parents’ forum where parents could catch up on their children’s progress, and Mrs. Okpala would invite various experts to share parenting skills to better equip us to handle different situations that would occur while raising our children. Mrs. Okpala was not only a mother to our kids, she was also a mother to us, the parents.
I will be eternally grateful to my St Mary’s Cradle family and to God, because taking Adeena there was the best decision I made the year she joined the school.
Barrister Olayemi Salako
To the management and staff of St. Mary’s Cradle, we say a big thank you for a job well done!
Ebipadou (Ebi) Angaye progressively improved during her formative years with the school and we know it takes a whole lot to achieve this kind of result. Our joy is in the fact that a firm foundation has been laid for Ebi which we hope to build on.
St. Mary’s Cradle is truly a home away from home. Our experience with the school was so phenomenal that we had to enroll our second child. The peace we had throughout Ebi’s stay at the school was unimaginable and we keep giving referrals to our friends and family in the neighborhood and also pray for God’s continuous blessing on the School.
St Mary’s Cradle efforts are greatly appreciated and would never go unrewarded.
Mr & Mrs Angaye
Do you want the best for your Child?
Don’t hesitate, contact us today.
….Just like Home
Contacts
- House 1B, Block A2 Ndubisi Kanu Street, Abraham Adesanya Estate, Ajah, Lagos.
- 08188881524, 09126395958
- info@stmaryscradle.com
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