Nursery Education & Full-Day Daycare in Phnom Penh

Liberty International School (LIS) offers full-day nursery education and daycare in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, combining a caring environment with structured early childhood learning, purposeful play, and age-appropriate educational activities.

Established in 2011, Liberty International School understands how important a child's first school experiences can be. Our nursery program helps young learners develop confidence, communication, independence, friendships, and the foundations of early literacy and mathematics.

We believe every child matters. Our teachers work to create a welcoming environment where children feel valued, supported, and encouraged to explore the world around them.

More Than Daycare: A Foundation for Lifelong Learning

For many young children, nursery is their first regular experience outside the family home. This is an important step, and we recognize that children need time, encouragement, familiar routines, and positive relationships to feel comfortable in a new environment.

Our nursery education program combines attentive care with opportunities to learn through play, social interaction, exploration, and teacher-guided activities.

We focus on the development of the whole child, including:

Social and Emotional Development: Building confidence, friendships, cooperation, and emotional awareness.
Language and Communication: Developing vocabulary, listening, speaking, and early literacy skills.
Early Mathematics: Exploring numbers, colors, shapes, patterns, and mathematical relationships.
Cognitive Development: Encouraging curiosity, memory, observation, reasoning, and problem-solving.
Physical Development: Supporting fine and gross motor skills through movement and hands-on activities.
Creative Development: Encouraging imagination and self-expression through music, art, stories, and play.

Our Full-Day Nursery and Daycare Program

Young children thrive when they experience a reassuring balance of learning, activity, play, and rest.

Our full-day nursery program uses predictable daily routines that help children understand what happens next, feel secure, and gradually develop independence.

A Typical Nursery Day

Activities are adapted to children's developmental needs and classroom circumstances. A typical nursery day includes:

Welcome and Arrival: Greeting children and helping them settle into the classroom.
Circle Time: Songs, conversation, stories, and group activities that support language and social development.
Early Learning Activities: Guided experiences introducing vocabulary, numbers, colors, shapes, and basic concepts.
Creative and Sensory Play: Building blocks, water and sand activities, art materials, puzzles, and imaginative play.
Outdoor Play: Movement, games, and opportunities to develop physical coordination.
Lunch and Daily Routines: Developing independence and learning positive social habits.
Rest and Nap Time: A designated period for rest as part of the daily schedule.
Afternoon Activities: Stories, games, creative experiences, and opportunities for individual or small-group learning.

The daily schedule supports children's learning and well-being while allowing teachers to respond to individual developmental needs.

The Liberty Education International Nursery Curriculum

Our nursery program uses the Liberty Education International Preschool Curriculum, which provides a structured approach to early childhood learning while recognizing the importance of play and age-appropriate development.

The curriculum draws on California's early childhood learning frameworks and emphasizes language development, early numeracy, social-emotional growth, physical development, and creative exploration.

Our approach combines clear learning objectives with practical activities that allow children to discover, experiment, communicate, and learn at their own pace.

Early Literacy and Language Development

Children begin developing communication and early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, pictures, conversation, and guided language activities.

These experiences help children build vocabulary, improve listening skills, recognize sounds, and become more confident expressing their needs, ideas, and feelings.

Early Mathematics and Logical Thinking

Young learners explore mathematics through hands-on activities with objects, blocks, puzzles, colors, shapes, patterns, and counting games.

Rather than relying only on worksheets, our teachers help children discover mathematical ideas through everyday classroom experiences and purposeful play.

Nursery Student Books and Online Teacher Guides

The Liberty Education Pre-Primary Mastery Series includes Nursery Mathematics and Nursery Phonics student books designed to introduce foundational concepts through age-appropriate learning experiences.

Our teachers are supported by online Teacher Guides, learning objectives, structured activities, and Scope and Sequence documents through the digital curriculum library.

These resources help teachers plan coherent lessons, monitor developmental progress, and adapt instruction to the needs of young learners.

Explore the Liberty Education International Preschool Curriculum

Download Our Nursery and Preschool Brochures

Parents who want to understand our educational philosophy and curriculum can explore the following brochures.

Liberty Education International Preschool Curriculum Brochure

This brochure introduces the Liberty Education curriculum, its learning domains, educational philosophy, and developmentally appropriate activities across the Nursery, Preschool, and Kindergarten levels.

Download the Liberty Education Curriculum Brochure (PDF)

Liberty International School Preschool Brochure

Learn more about Liberty International School's early childhood education programs, educational approach, school environment, and progression from Nursery through Kindergarten.

Download the Liberty International School Preschool Brochure (PDF)

Additional Educational Resources

Play-Based Learning: How Young Children Learn

Play is one of the most important ways young children explore their environment, develop relationships, and understand new ideas.

At Liberty International School, play is an essential part of nursery education.

Learning Through Exploration

Our teachers use building blocks, puzzles, water and sand activities, drawing materials, role-playing, toys, and classroom games to encourage exploration.

These activities help children develop curiosity, observation, coordination, imagination, and problem-solving skills.

Learning Through Social Interaction

Playing alongside and with other children helps young learners develop important social skills.

Children begin learning to share, take turns, communicate their needs, listen to others, and participate in small-group activities.

Learning Through Music, Stories, and Art

Stories, songs, nursery rhymes, painting, drawing, music, and imaginative activities encourage language development and self-expression.

These experiences also help children improve listening skills, develop coordination, and build confidence.

Supporting Social and Emotional Development

A successful nursery experience involves much more than academic preparation.

Young children are learning how to form friendships, manage emotions, communicate needs, follow routines, and develop a sense of independence.

Our teachers provide encouragement and guidance as children develop these important skills.

We recognize that children progress at different rates and that some may need additional reassurance as they adjust to school life.

Our goal is to create an environment where children feel comfortable exploring, learning, and developing positive relationships.

Early Language Learning in Phnom Penh

Liberty International School serves families in Cambodia through an international education model incorporating English and Khmer learning, with Chinese language instruction forming part of the school's wider educational programs.

For young children, language development begins with meaningful communication, listening, stories, songs, and everyday interaction.

Our nursery activities place particular emphasis on developing vocabulary, communication, and the confidence to interact with teachers and other children.

From Nursery to Preschool and Kindergarten

Nursery education helps children develop the early skills and learning habits that support their progression into more structured preschool and kindergarten programs.

As children gain confidence, independence, and age-appropriate skills, they are better prepared to participate in activities involving phonics, mathematics, communication, problem-solving, and collaborative learning.

Liberty International School provides a continuing educational pathway through international Preschool and Kindergarten for ages 3–6 and Primary School through Grade 6.

Explore Our International Preschool and Kindergarten Program

Learn About Our Primary School Program

Why Families Choose Liberty International School

Since 2011, Liberty International School has worked to provide a supportive learning environment for children in Phnom Penh.

Our Nursery Education and Daycare program offers families:

A full-day program combining early learning and childcare.
Structured educational activities supported by the Liberty Education curriculum.
Purposeful play, exploration, and practical learning experiences.
Early language, communication, and mathematical development.
Attention to social, emotional, and physical development.
Predictable daily routines including opportunities for outdoor play and rest.
A pathway into international preschool, kindergarten, and primary education.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nursery and Daycare

Does Liberty International School offer full-day daycare in Phnom Penh?

Yes. Liberty International School offers a full-day Nursery Education and Daycare program combining childcare, structured early learning, play-based activities, and daily routines.

What do children learn in the nursery program?

Children develop early communication, literacy, mathematics, social, emotional, physical, and creative skills through age-appropriate activities and play.

Is the nursery program play-based?

Yes. Purposeful play is an important element of our program. Children learn through games, stories, music, blocks, art, movement, sensory experiences, and guided exploration.

Does the nursery have an educational curriculum?

Yes. Our nursery uses the Liberty Education International Preschool Curriculum, supported by Nursery Mathematics and Phonics student books, online Teacher Guides, and structured learning objectives.

Do children have a nap or rest period?

Yes. Rest and nap time form part of the nursery's daily routine, alongside classroom learning, play, lunch, and other activities.

How does nursery prepare children for preschool?

Nursery helps young children develop independence, communication, social skills, early literacy and mathematical awareness, and confidence participating in classroom activities.

What is the minimum age for nursery admission?

Please contact our admissions team for current minimum age requirements, placement guidance, and enrollment availability.

Can parents visit the nursery before enrolling?

Yes. We welcome parents who would like to learn more about our nursery program, explore the school environment, and discuss their child's individual needs. Please contact us to arrange a visit.

Visit Our Nursery and Daycare in Phnom Penh

We understand that choosing a nursery or daycare is an important decision for parents. You want your child to be cared for, encouraged, understood, and given opportunities to grow.

At Liberty International School, we strive to make every child's early school experience positive, supportive, and full of opportunities to learn.

Liberty International School
#168, Street 156
Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phone / Telegram: 095 712 165

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Learn About Nursery Admissions and Enrollment

Contact us to arrange a school visit and learn how our Nursery Education and Daycare program can support your child's early development.