Programmes & Classes
5 age-group programmes, each with carefully designed daily activities. Availability shown for the 2027 academic year.
Babies
6 - 18 months
A calm, nurturing nursery for our littlest ones. Dedicated caregivers follow each baby's own feeding and sleeping routine while gently introducing sensory play.
Learning objectives
- Secure attachment
- sensory exploration
- tummy time and gross motor milestones
- first words and sounds.
A typical day
Sensory play, music and movement, story time, outdoor buggy walks, nap routine.
Class capacity: 15 children
Toddlers
18 months - 3 years
Busy hands and busy feet! Toddlers learn through messy play, music, movement and their first friendships.
Learning objectives
- Language explosion
- toilet learning readiness
- sharing and turn-taking
- running, climbing and fine motor skills.
A typical day
Ring time, messy play, outdoor play, snack routine, nap time, songs and rhymes.
Class capacity: 20 children
Playgroup
3 - 4 years
Three- and four-year-olds dive into themed play, early numeracy and literacy, and lots of imaginative play.
Learning objectives
- Phonological awareness
- counting and patterns
- social skills and independence
- creative expression.
A typical day
Morning ring, theme activities, constructive play, outdoor play, story and rest.
Class capacity: 25 children
Grade RR
4 - 5 years
Structured school-readiness preparation through play. Children build the foundations for reading, writing and maths.
Learning objectives
- Letter sounds and emergent writing
- number concepts to 10
- listening and concentration
- independence and responsibility.
A typical day
Literacy ring, numeracy activities, perceptual skills, creative arts, outdoor sport and play.
Class capacity: 25 children
Grade R
5 - 6 years
The CAPS-aligned reception year. Children leave Grade R confident, school-ready and proud of their achievements.
Learning objectives
- Emergent reading and writing
- number sense to 20
- life skills and problem solving
- school routines.
A typical day
Literacy and numeracy rings, life skills themes, perceptual motor programme, sport, creative arts.
Class capacity: 30 children
Our curriculum
From first discoveries to school readiness
Children from birth to four learn through the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), using active, play-based experiences matched to their interests and developmental needs. Our School Readiness programme follows the CAPS approach for Grade R while remaining age-appropriate and play-based. English is the medium of daily learning and communication, with full respect for every family's cultural and linguistic identity.
Well-being
Healthy meals, emotional expression, movement, coordination and daily outdoor play.
Communication
English conversation, stories, songs, listening, phonics and emergent writing.
Exploring Mathematics
Counting, sorting, patterns, measurement, shapes and spatial awareness through play.
Creativity
Art, music, movement, drama, imagination and open-ended self-expression.
Identity and the World
Belonging, culture, family, nature, science observation and community knowledge.
CAPS School Readiness
Home Language, Mathematics and Life Skills foundations for a confident transition to formal school.
Qualified, accountable practitioners
Our practitioners hold recognised ECD qualifications, are registered with the South African Council for Educators (SACE), follow a professional code of ethics and participate in continuous professional development.
Attention to every child
Teachers observe each child's interests and pace, provide individual support and include children with special needs or developmental delays in a safe, caring learning environment.
Find the right class for your child
Not sure which class fits? Apply and our admissions team will help place your child.
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