Getting to know Acres of Fun
A close-knit pre-school community in Kisugu, Muyenga, built around safety, curiosity and play.
Dear Parent,
Welcome to Acres of Fun Preschool! We are delighted by your interest in our school. Choosing the right place for your child's early education is a significant decision, and we are honoured that you are considering us.
We are located at Plot 1255, Kisugu, Muyenga in Kampala, just minutes from Kansanga and Kabalagala along Ggaba Road, and we care for children from 18 months to 6 years old across our four early-year classes: Play Group, Nursery, Kindergarten and Pre-Primary.
We follow the EYFS/Montessori philosophy and Project-Based Learning, integrated with the English National Curriculum, so that every child develops at their own pace inside a joyful, structured environment.
Four principles that shape everything we do
We build our practice around the EYFS's four guiding principles for the early years.
A Unique Child
Every child is a competent, capable learner who develops in their own way and at their own rate.
Positive Relationships
Secure relationships with staff and family teach children to become strong, independent learners.
Enabling Environments
Safe indoor & outdoor spaces where children move freely and choose their own resources.
Learning & Development
Seven areas of learning, delivered through a balance of child-led and adult-guided play.
What your child learns, every day
The first three areas are the "prime areas," foundational to all learning; the last four are "specific areas" built on top of them.
Communication & Language
Prime area
Personal, Social & Emotional
Prime area
Physical Development
Prime area
Literacy
Specific area
Mathematics
Specific area
Understanding the World
Specific area
Expressive Arts & Design
Specific area
Balanced & individual
All areas are interconnected and delivered through play, shifting gradually toward more structured learning as children near Year One.
Fostering positive relationships with families
We understand that secure relationships teach children to be strong, independent learners, and that starts with a strong relationship with you.
- OngoingRegular meetings with parents in school to discuss each child's progress and routine.
- Open-door policyOpen days let parents observe learning through play, alongside daily updates on the Illumine app.
- Each termParent-teacher meetings to discuss learning and address any concerns.
- Terms 1 & 2Parents review their child's "Learning Journey" portfolio.
- Term 3A full written report against the seven areas of learning and Early Learning Goals.
An Ode to Our Community
Acres of Fun is a place that promotes respect and responsibility in an all-inclusive environment. All children, parents and staff have the right to be safe and to feel safe.
Our Children
We share and take turns, use kind words and gentle hands, use "looking eyes" and "listening ears," and understand that people are different.
Our Families
Parents show active interest in their child's progress, communicate regularly with us, and work together with staff on any behavioural matters.
Our Staff & School
Honesty, integrity, and respect for every person, regardless of colour, ethnicity, religion, background, gender or ability, guide everything we do.