A Place Where Children Flourish Naturally

By Nurtured Nest

June 2025

Inside Nurtured Nest – Singapore’s Reggio-Inspired Forest Preschool

Nestled in the green heart of Bukit Timah, Nurtured Nest is more than just a preschool—it’s a sanctuary for childhood. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and rooted in nature-based learning, it offers a space where children are invited to explore, to wonder, and to grow—held gently by the forest and deeply by a community that sees each child as capable and whole.

Here, the outdoors is not an occasional visit—it is the classroom. Children climb, dig, build, observe, and imagine as they play in lush, natural surroundings. The school’s forest sessions, open ateliers, and living curriculum encourage children to connect deeply with the world around them, building confidence and empathy with every encounter.

Children climb, dig, write in mud, listen to birdsong, invent stories under the willow tree, and build friendships through puddle-stomping and shared wonder. Our lush playscapes, edible gardens, pond, and open ateliers honour the rhythms of childhood.

At Nurtured Nest, we don’t rush learning. We honour it.
We don’t prepare children for life. We give them the space to live it.

A Childhood Without Hurry

In a world that often expects young children to sit still and hurry up, Nurtured Nest offers something profoundly different. Our days are slow and rich. We trust in each child’s timing, their unique way of seeing the world, and their ability to make meaning from it.

Our forest sessions and long-term project work allow learning to unfold naturally—from a question sparked by a fallen tree stump to an inquiry into conservation, paper-making, and empathy. Children are encouraged to express themselves through clay, paint, light, recycled materials, and story. Literacy, numeracy, science, and sustainability arise organically—woven into real experiences and deep relationships.



For the Global Family Looking for Something Real

We know what it feels like to arrive in Singapore and long for grounding—for people who speak your language, for a place where your child is seen. That’s why so many expat families find a home here.

• Our educators are co-learners and co-researchers, guiding inquiry rather than delivering instructions.
• We honour home cultures and family stories, welcoming multiple languages and traditions into the classroom.
• We see parents as partners, not bystanders—whether it’s during studio workshops, shared feasts, or spontaneous chats in the garden.

Our families come from all over—Europe, Australia, Japan, the U.S.—and find in Nurtured Nest not only a school, but a warm community to grow roots in. It’s a space that holds both children and parents in care and trust.

Learning that Comes from Life

At Nurtured Nest, learning is not separated from living. It happens in the rhythm of the everyday—in the way a child balances on a fallen log, sorts pebbles by size, or sings softly to a snail in the garden.

Literacy might begin with the shapes of leaves traced in charcoal, or the sound of a friend’s name spoken with care. Mathematics unfolds in the mixing of sand and water, in the construction of block towers and pulley systems, in moments of negotiation and measurement during play.

The expressive arts are everywhere—woven into clay work, brushstrokes, music, movement, and the many hundred languages of children.

Language, culture, and sustainability aren’t isolated topics here. They live in the meals we prepare, the celebrations we share, and the materials we reuse with intention and joy.

What grows here isn’t just knowledge—it’s confidence, compassion, and the deep satisfaction of being part of something real.

Practical Details, Heartfelt Decisions

• Ages: We welcome children from 18 months to 6 years across our Playgroup, Nursery, and Kindergarten classes.
• Class Ratios: Small, intimate groups (1:6 to 1:12) to honour each child's voice.
• Location: In Bukit Timah, just minutes from Holland, Tanglin, and Sixth Avenue.
• Schedule: Full-day and half-day options, open 8am- 5.00pm.
• Tuition: Mid-range for the area, reflecting high-quality materials, teacher ratios, and outdoor facilities.

But more than fees or facilities, what families often remember is this, the assurance that their child is truly cared for, seen and heard.

Come Walk With Us

We know choosing a preschool is one of the most important decisions you’ll make—and especially so when living far from home. That’s why we invite you to come and visit, meet our educators, and feel what makes this place different.

At Nurtured Nest, we believe that childhood deserves to be held with care and deep respect.
If you’re seeking something slower, deeper, more alive—
You are warmly welcome here. 🌱

📍 Nurtured Nest Preschool | Bukit Timah, Singapore
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