ABOUT - SANDFORD LEARNING AND THERAPY CENTRE LTD.

WHO WE ARE

Sandford Learning and Therapy International Centre Limited is a company registered and operating legally under the Companies Act. Founded in 2025 by a passionate educationist and therapist, we began with a simple vision: to create a safe space where learning and healing go hand in hand.

The name "Sandford" has English origins, derived from the combination of the words sandy and ford. This name typically refers to a ford or shallow crossing place in a river, characterized by a sandy bed. "Sandford" embodies the resilient seed of enterprise, pushing through cracked soil to sprout regenerative growth in the corporate world. The name merges resilience with business regeneration.

Additionally, the term implies a sanctuary or safe haven near water. This implies that we aim at providing a safe haven for our clients.

At Sandford Learning and Therapy International Centre Limited, we are dedicated to empowering children and families through personalized learning and therapy services. Our mission is to foster growth, resilience, and confidence in a nurturing environment.

Our team of certified educators, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and counselors brings decades of experience to create tailored solutions for every client. We’re united by a shared passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.

We tailor our programs to meet the unique needs of each client, whether they are children with learning differences, adults seeking skill development, or families navigating emotional or developmental challenges.We partner with families, schools, and communities to ensure every individual thrives.

PARENTS AND KIDS WILL BOTH LOVE US

FOR OUR PARENTS

Expert Team: Our highly trained professionals, including therapists, educators, and counselors, will provide evidence-based interventions, ensuring measurable progress.

Holistic Support: We will offer personalized therapy and learning plans tailored to each child’s unique needs, giving parents confidence that their child is receiving the best care.

Parent Involvement: We will foster open communication with regular updates, workshops, and family sessions, empowering parents to actively participate in their child’s growth.

Safe and Welcoming Environment: Parents will get warmth, inclusive space where families feel supported, understood, and valued.

Flexible Scheduling: We will accommodate busy family schedules with convenient session times, making it easier for parents to prioritize their child’s development.

FOR CHILDREN

Fun and Engaging Activities: Our programs blend learning and therapy with play-based, interactive methods that keep children motivated and excited to participate.

Individualized Attention: Small group sizes and one-on-one sessions ensure every child receives the focus they need to thrive.

Skill-Building Opportunities: From social skills to academic growth, our activities help children develop confidence and independence in a supportive setting.

Creative Expression: Art, music, and movement therapies allow children to explore their emotions and talents in a safe, encouraging environment.

Sense of Belonging: Our inclusive community helps children build friendships and feel valued for who they are.

OUR DIRECTORS

Nettabella Rachael Simiyu is a Kenyan educationist, career counsellor, an ongoing scholar in Educational Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis, a Kenyan author, a partial member of the Kenya Counsellors & Psychological Association (KCPA) and an advocate for neurodiversity. With a background in teaching and psychology, she specializes in empowering children with learning disorders through tailored support and advocacy. Simiyu authored Embracing Neurodiversity, a work addressing strategies to unlock the potential of neurodivergent learners. She actively engages in career coaching, combining psychological insights with practical guidance to help learners align their education paths with their personalities and aspirations. Her Personal and professional experiences with neurodivergent individuals, such as teaching or parenting or living with individuals with autism, ADHD, or dyslexia; her desire to shift societal perceptions from seeing neurological differences as deficits to recognizing them as valuable and natural variations in human cognition; her need to provide practical strategies for families, educators, and communities to better support neurodivergent individuals and foster inclusive environments; has given her the passion and drive of empowering neurodivergent people by celebrating their unique strengths and advocating for acceptance and understanding within society.

Dante Tom Simiyu is a trained medic in Dentistry. He has passion for children with learning difficulties, having interacted with most of them.