Our Story
About Leys Education Centre
Lighting Every Young Soul since 2014.
Our Story
From a daycare of 7 to a thriving school
Leys Education Centre was founded in 2014 by Angela Macharia as a small daycare of just seven children — a dream rooted in love for young learners and a deep belief in their God-given potential.
Today, Leys is a vibrant Nairobi school serving children from Daycare through Junior Secondary (Grade 9), grounded in CBC and inspired by the Montessori philosophy of stimulated play.
Our name is our mission: Lighting Every Young Soul.
Our Vision
To mould empowered, engaged and ethical citizens in a loving, joyful, peaceful and excellent learning environment.
Our Mission
To carefully support and nurture every learner's potential through the right knowledge, skills and attitudes.
FIRE & Beyond
Our Core Values
Anchored in the FIRE acronym — Fear of God, Integrity, Responsibility, Empathy — and lived through everyday character.
Fear of God
Reverence and faith at the heart of all we do.
Integrity
Honesty and uprightness in every interaction.
Responsibility
Owning our actions and our growth.
Empathy
Listening with kindness and compassion.
Discipline
Self-control that unlocks achievement.
Commitment
Showing up fully for every learner.
Collaboration
Stronger together — staff, parents, learners.
Teamwork
Lifting one another to greater heights.
Meet the Team
Our Leadership
Angela Macharia
Founder & Director
Head Teacher
Primary Section
Head Teacher
ECDE Section
Head of Junior School
Grades 7–9
Our Motto
"Your Education is Your Life, Guard it Well"
— Proverbs 4:13