Rooted in Research, Guided by Care
Founded by Jen Poulton, Nurturing Minds AI combines early childhood expertise with innovative, ethical AI design. Jen is an early years specialist, researcher, and author dedicated to creating technology that empowers children’s learning while protecting their development and wellbeing.
Jen’s Background
- M.A. in Early Childhood Education research using AI social robots in preschool learning.
- Author of I Feel Ready for School and I Feel Ready for the Dentist.
- Advocate for safe, inclusive, child-centered innovation in education.
“Technology should empower, not overpower. It should enhance children’s natural curiosity and strengthen the human bonds that help them grow.”
Why We Lead with Research
Every idea at Nurturing Minds AI begins with pedagogy first. Our aim is to bridge academic insight and classroom practice, to ensure every avatar aligns with children’s social, emotional, and cognitive needs.
- Developmental and emotional appropriateness
- Fairness, transparency, and inclusion
- Pedagogical value and play-based engagement
- Data privacy and safety
Playful AI That Listens, Learns, and Connects
We’re building AI avatars that serve as playful learning companions encouraging children to share ideas, explore new worlds through storytelling and develop curiosity, and creativity. The best learning happens through human connection with AI as a playful partner, not a replacement.