HEMPI Start
Our growing early years network offering high-quality, affordable care and firm educational foundations for the youngest children.
So Much More Than Childcare
At HEMPI, we believe equity begins in the early years. That’s why we launched HEMPI Start — to address the gap in access to quality nursery education and to ensure that every child enters primary school confident, joyful, and ready to learn.
HEMPI Start nurseries are designed by qualified educators who understand the importance of nurturing creativity, curiosity, and emotional security. Every interaction is purposeful, every moment cherished, and every child celebrated.
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When children come from HEMPI Start, you can tell instantly: they’re confident, expressive, and eager to learn. They already see school as a place of joy and discovery.”
— Reception Teacher, HEMPI Academy
Family and Community at the Core
HEMPI Start is more than childcare. It’s a partnership with families, helping parents engage in their child’s development and access wider support services. We also advocate for sustainable funding and systemic change in early years education, working with partners to shape national conversations about equity in childcare.
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Eighty-six percent of disadvantaged children in HEMPI Start reached a Good Level of Development (GLD) at age five — compared to just 51% nationally. Children are more confident communicators, more socially resilient, and more academically prepared. Families gain access to affordable, high-quality care and holistic support.
A Vision of More
At HEMPI Start we believe our communities deserve more:
- More purposeful interactions between teachers and children.
- More support for families navigating early years challenges.
- More career paths for educators who want to transform young lives.
More thriving children, ready for school and for life.
Every child deserves a strong beginning. HEMPI Start is about making sure they get it.” — Head of HEMPI Start
Join the Movement
Support HEMPI Start — invest in early years education and help us ensure that every child, no matter their background, has the best possible beginning.
Contact Us
HEMPI Headquarters
Hielite Academy
Awolowo area, Bodija
+2340000000000
info@hieliteacademy.com
Hielite Empowerment Initiative (HEMPI) is a registered initiative under Hielite Academy.