About us · Since 1991
Three decades of little stars
Starfield Early Years was founded on a simple belief: every child carries a spark. Our job is to help it shine.
Our story
1991
Starfield Kiddies College opens with 150 children.
1992
Starfield Kiddies College expands to a second building.
1998
Starfield College building begins.
2000
Starfield College building is completed.
2001
Starfield celebrates its 10th anniversary.
2006
Starfield celebrates its 15th anniversary.
2008
Starfield Kiddies College rebrands as Starfield Early Years with a new state-of-the-art building.
2011
Starfield Montessori School opens.
2016
Starfield celebrates its 25th anniversary.
2017
Starfield Montessori School building begins.
2021
30th anniversary, celebrated with three generations of Starfield families.
2026
Starfield celebrates its 35th anniversary.
The Starfield Compass
“Striving for excellence while guiding and developing the innate creative ability in each child for the benefit of mankind.”
Our mission
To inspire a lifetime love of learning in every child through nurturing relationships, joyful discovery, and a commitment to excellence.
Our vision
To nurture confident, compassionate, and curious young stars, empowered to shine brightly, reach their fullest potential, and make a difference in Nigeria and across the world.
Respect
We treat everyone with kindness and courtesy.
Independence
We learn to think and do for ourselves.
Responsibility
We own our choices, our work and our world.
Integrity
We are honest and do what is right.
Curiosity
Every question is the start of an adventure.
Imagination
We dream, create and explore new ideas.
Our leadership
Founder & Head of School · Since 1991
Mrs Juliana Eigbe
Juliana Eigbe founded Starfield Early Years in 1991. She is an educator with 40 years' experience in the Nigerian educational sector, including over 10 years with the Lagos State Ministry of Education before she started Starfield. Her passion to address the declining standard of education, which became clear during her time at the Ministry and as her own children started nursery school, led her to create a learning centre where each child could learn and be the best that they could be.
Starfield Early Years grew from a small neighbourhood school with humble beginnings to now include a Secondary School and a unique Montessori school focused on the Montessori method of teaching. Starfield Early Years has consistently over the past 35 years dominated the educational landscape in Nigeria, with their students having the best results in the country every year till date.
Juliana has a Master's Degree in School Administration from the University of Lagos, a Bachelor of Arts in Counselling in Education from Lagos State University and an NCE Certificate in Geography & Economics from the University of Benin. She has served on the board of the Private School Association of Lagos and as Secretary for the organisation.
After 40 years of service, Juliana is still passionate and relentlessly pursues her vision to transform the Nigerian educational system.