Montessori · Nature · Play · Karen, Nairobi

Learning through play, rooted in nature

A warm, inclusive Montessori kindergarten & CBC primary for children 15 months – 8 years, with a large outdoor space and an on-site farm.

Welcome to Kipepeo Play Academy

A rich, stimulating & nurturing place to grow

Kipepeo, butterfly in Swahili, is a warm school in Karen, Nairobi where little ones learn through purposeful, play-based experiences guided by the Montessori philosophy, across a large outdoor space, an on-site farm, and Montessori-themed classrooms.

Our aim is simple: a safe, caring setting where every child feels loved, respected and welcome at all times, met exactly where they are, at their own pace.

More About Us

Why Families Choose Kipepeo

A holistic approach that intertwines nature with the Montessori philosophy.

Programs for Every Stage

From our youngest explorers to confident primary learners.

Our on-site farm

Where learning gets happily muddy

We enjoy a large, natural outdoor environment and farm area, with an array of farm animals to look after and pet, and vegetables to grow. Children explore through nature play: gardening, mud and water play, the sandpit, gravel pits and the farm itself.

  • Farm animals to feed & care for
  • Gardening & growing vegetables
  • Mud, water, sand & gravel play
See School Life
15mo–8yr
Ages welcomed
5
Montessori areas
On-site
Farm & nature
Small
Caring groups

Words From Our Families

The farm and outdoor days are magic, my daughter comes home muddy, happy and full of stories.

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Amina W.Parent

Kipepeo genuinely follows the child. My son is met where he is, and he's flourished for it.

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Joseph M.Parent

The guides truly love the children. You feel the warmth the moment you walk in.

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Sarah N.Parent

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Come and Visit Us

See our classrooms, outdoor space and farm for yourself, book a personalised visit today.

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