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Welcome to N Family School

We believe early childhood education schools are more important than ever before. We’ve designed an inspiring, home-from-home environment that ensures every child gets the best possible start.

Our progressive, expert-led curriculum is unique to N and entirely bespoke. Here, outstanding Educators nurture your child’s individual passions, empowering them for life in the modern world.

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Why choose N for your family

N Family School provides a home away from home where your child can grow at their own pace. Through our unique learning program, design-led spaces, and freshly cooked meals, we support your family during these crucial years of development.

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Imaginative spaces

We believe a child’s academic success begins in early childhood, sparked by their surroundings. This is why we’ve designed our schools to be progressive, inclusive and light-filled spaces that ignite young imaginations.

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Fueled for growth

With 90% of a child’s brain growth occurring before age five, proper nutrition is vital for development and concentration. This is why we cook every meal from scratch at our schools, ensuring children are fueled with the fresh ingredients they need to thrive.

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Bespoke curriculum

We’re dedicated to helping every child discover their full potential, that's why we developed an entirely bespoke, innovative curriculum. Our Educators tailor each day to follow your child’s unique interests and individual pace.

Certified B Corp

Our B Corp re-certification reflects our dedication to the highest social and environmental standards. We focus on three pillars - Planet, People, and Positive futures - to ensure we're building a better world for our children to inherit.

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Educated Educators

Through our in-house N Academy, we empower our Educators to pursue continuous professional development. This commitment to learning supports our team and creates an outstanding environment where your child can truly flourish.

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A family club

We've crafted the N experience to make daily life a little easier for our families. From drop-off to pick-up, the N App keeps you connected to your child's day, our Family Hub offers a wealth of resources to support you at home, and the N Café is a space to help brings families together.

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Enriched extras

Beyond our daily approach, children enjoy weekly extracurricular sessions in small groups, ranging from Spanish and yoga to cooking, baking and Doodle Dance. These sessions, included in your tuition, encourage every child to explore the world around them in a fun, active way.

Hear what our families love about N

“The menu is phenomenal and for us this is a must because good habits start early.”

Our food

“The school environment is fantastic; each room has lots of natural light, and there are large outdoor spaces for play and exploration, which was so important to us.”

Outdoor learning

“From day one, the team has been so warm, welcoming, and genuinely caring. Drop-offs and pick-ups are always smooth, and everyone greets us with a smile - it really sets the tone for the day!”

Customer service

“We've seen such positive development in our child's confidence, communication, and social skills since starting at N. It's clear that the team is passionate about education and truly invested in each child's progress.”

Our curriculum

“The management team runs the school with professionalism, warmth, and genuine dedication. They go above and beyond to create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for the children.”

Our team

Discover more with the Family Hub

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Parenting

Key childhood development milestones

Every child is different, and your parenting experience will be too. Babies and children develop at their own pace – there’s no set time by which they’ll learn a specific skill. But it can be useful to look at common baby developmental milestones to get a general sense of what you should be looking out for and when. The baby stage: 0-12 months

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FoodRecipe

Banana pancakes with blackberry compote

We’ve created a simple, no-added-sugar recipe with fresh blackberry compote to help busy families enjoy a nutritious, fuss-free breakfast that children will love.

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Parenting

The role of STEM toys in early childhood education

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, encouraging a love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from an early age has never been more important. STEM play activities provide young children with hands-on, engaging opportunities to develop essential skills such as problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. Why STEM toys matter in early childhood education

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FoodRecipe

Cacao & date balls

Fuel your family with these delicious, nutrient-dense cacao and date balls. Naturally sweetened and packed with goodness, they offer a healthy energy boost for those busy moments. They’re the perfect project for budding chefs too - children will love helping! Prep time: 15 minutes Makes: 12 to 15 balls

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Parenting

Raising a multilingual child

Babies hear and learn to recognize different sounds even before they are born. Each language is made up of approximately 40 sounds, and babies’ brains can distinguish between over 800 sounds. This allows them to be capable of learning any language at birth, so how can we support that? Learning languages simultaneously

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FoodRecipe

Roasted pumpkin pasta

Bring a taste of autumn to your table with this roasted pumpkin pasta! Creamy, flavorful, and packed with seasonal goodness, it’s a simple yet satisfying dish the whole family will love. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe is a delicious way to enjoy pumpkin in a new and exciting way.

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Parenting

The benefits of outdoor play and learning in early childhood

With screens and digital tools being an inescapable part of everyday life for children, spending time outdoors has never been more important. When you want to give your child a welcome break from technology, consider outdoor play-learning. It offers them a vital opportunity to move, explore, and connect with the world around them. Outdoor time isn’t just about getting fresh air; it’s a key part of healthy development. At N, we believe that outdoor learning should be woven into the daily life of every child at an early childhood school. From messy mud kitchens to nature trails and obstacle courses, we encourage children to explore freely, take age-appropriate risks, and grow in confidence.

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FoodRecipe

Festive cranberry falafel

Add a seasonal twist to family mealtimes with these festive cranberry falafels! Packed with flavor, wholesome ingredients, and a hint of sweetness, they’re a fun and nutritious way to enjoy a cozy, festive meal together.

Read about our latest happenings

Enrolling families at our first US school!

Later this year, we’ll be opening our doors at N Eagan in Minnesota - our first US school! We can't wait to get to know families throughout Eagan and the neighboring communities in Burnsville, Apple Valley, Mendota Heights, Inver Grove Heights, Rosemount, and Lakeville.

If you're curious about how N can support your family, we'd love to hear from you - inquire today to book a virtual call.

Achieving Gold for Safety

We’re incredibly proud to share that N has been awarded a RoSPA Gold Award for 2026, recognising our continued commitment to the highest standards of health and safety across our schools.

Building on last year’s Silver, this achievement marks an important milestone in our journey and reflects the care, consistency and dedication our teams bring to creating safe, secure and nurturing environments for every child.

Flying the (Green) flag for Eco-Schools

We’re incredibly proud to share that in 2026, 49 of our UK schools were officially awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction - a huge recognition of their commitment to sustainability and environmental learning.

This achievement reflects the hard work and passion of our teams, who are dedicated to empowering children to become curious, responsible, and environmentally aware citizens - a key part of our mission and values at N.

Here’s to growing a greener future, together!

For more information on this and our impact strategy, head over to our impact page.

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N Family Club launches its 50th school

N Family Club is now home to 50 schools across the UK.

This milestone celebrates every child who has joined our family, every parent and carer who has walked through our doors, and every educator who pours their heart into what they do each day.

Our vision has always been simple: to create schools that feel like a home-from-home, while providing the highest-quality, most-loved early childhood education. That means a bespoke curriculum that sparks curiosity, meals that nourish, and a community where families feel supported.

Reaching this milestone takes us back to where it all began in 2017, when we set out to rethink early childhood education. With 50 schools now open, our purpose feels clearer than ever. We remain dedicated to creating exceptional early childhood experiences that become part of each child’s story long after their time with us.

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