Play-led learning
A British EYFS foundation enriched by Reggio Emilia principles, where ideas begin with children's own questions and every discovery has meaning.
International kindergarten · Ekkamai, Bangkok · Ages 1–6
Childhood, given room to grow.
Annabel's is a nature-connected early years community in a leafy corner of Ekkamai. Since 2002, children have learned here the way children learn best — through play, relationships, and time outdoors.
The garden at Ekamai Soi 10
The rhythm of a day
Unhurried, and full.
No two days look the same, but every day keeps a gentle shape — time to dig, to build, to ask, and to rest.
Arrival
Circle Time
Snack
Outdoor Play
Lunch
Nap/Quiet Time
Home Time
Times shift gently with the season, and with what each day asks of us.
Our approach
Play is the work of childhood.
We bring together the British Early Years Foundation Stage and a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach: a strong developmental foundation, and deep respect for children as capable, curious people. Our educators watch closely, listen carefully, and write down what they hear.
Look — the rain made the garden smell green.
Learning through everyday play
Why Annabel's
The roots of a lifelong love of learning.
Known and cared for
Warm, experienced educators build trusted relationships, so every child arrives to a place where they are recognised, heard, and free to explore.
Our garden classroom
A green sanctuary in the heart of Ekkamai — mud kitchens, climbing logs, and shade trees made for movement, imagination, and wonder.
Internationally recognised
The highest standard in early years care.
Annabel's holds the National Day Nurseries Association Quality Counts Platinum award — independent recognition of excellence across learning, safeguarding, leadership, and care.
Member of the International Schools Association of Thailand
Recognised by Thailand's Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment
From our families
Taken to heart, told to friends.
Our daughter runs through the gate every morning — she thinks the garden is hers.
Parent of a 3-year-oldThe teachers knew our son's whole personality within a fortnight.
Father of a 2-year-oldWe came for the green space and stayed for the people.
Mother of two Annabel's graduatesEvery pick-up comes with a story about something they discovered.
Parent of a 4-year-oldIt felt like family from the very first visit.
Mother of a 1-year-old
Come and say hello
See a morning unfold.
Walk through our garden, meet the educators, and see whether Annabel's feels like the right beginning for your family.
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