Our Story & Commitment
Tender Scion Academy was established in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria with a clear and unwavering commitment: to nurture young minds through quality education, moral discipline, and personalized care.
Founded on deep pedagogical expertise in early childhood and basic education, Tender Scion Academy prioritizes foundational literacy, structured play, disciplined character formation, and a child-centred approach that allows every pupil to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
Today, the school provides structured education across key developmental stages: Creche & Preschool, Nursery, Primary School, and Junior Secondary School (JSS). We cultivate an atmosphere of curiosity, academic diligence, mutual respect, and community responsibility.
Our Vision
To be a premier educational institution in Ile-Ife and beyond, recognized for developing knowledgeable, confident, disciplined, and morally grounded young people who are well-prepared for higher academic challenges and future leadership.
Our Mission
To provide high-quality, inclusive, and child-centred education that develops academic excellence, strong moral character, creativity, critical thinking, and responsible citizenship within a safe and inspiring learning environment.
Our Core Values
These eight enduring principles guide our teaching methodology, code of conduct, and caring relationships every single day.
Excellence
Striving for the highest quality in academics, character, and co-curricular pursuits.
Care & Empathy
Providing a warm, patient, and loving atmosphere where every child feels cherished.
Integrity
Upholding honesty, moral uprightness, and truthfulness in all words and actions.
Discipline
Fostering self-control, punctuality, orderliness, and dedicated learning habits.
Creativity & Play
Encouraging imagination, artistic expression, structured play, and innovative problem solving.
Curiosity
Stimulating inquisitive minds, asking questions, exploring nature, and discovering new ideas.
Respect
Treating peers, teachers, parents, and community members with dignity and politeness.
Future Leadership
Empowering young learners to be confident, responsible, and caring leaders of tomorrow.
Meet Our Proprietress
Visionary educational leadership guiding teachers, students, and families toward common goals of excellence, care, and integrity.
Dr. (Mrs.) M. A. Nwhator
Dr. (Mrs.) M. A. Nwhator is a passionate educator and advocate for early childhood education. She began her journey at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Lagos, earning a National Certificate in Education (NCE), and advanced her studies with a Master’s and PhD in Early Childhood Education from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
With decades of experience, Dr. Nwhator has devoted her career to nurturing young minds through care, creativity, and structured play. Known for her patient and innovative teaching style, she fosters environments where children thrive emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
A firm believer in the power of play for holistic development, she integrates this philosophy into her teaching, inspiring countless children and their families. Dr. Nwhator remains committed to empowering young learners, helping them realize their potential and equipping them for a dynamic world.