Curro Hazeldean Preschool | Pretoria

Curro Hazeldean has a preschool in Hazeldean, Pretoria, that provides high-quality early childhood development for children from 18 months to Grade R. Our classes are divided by age, and we carefully control the number of children per class to ensure that they are all cared for and entertained. Our internally developed preschool programme engages inherent curiosity and love of play, while supporting their well-being all-round. We also have an aftercare option, and breakfast (up to Group 5) is included in our school fees. Get an overview of everything we can offer you on our fact sheet. Children learn by discovering the world around them – and anything learned while playing at a young age is remembered much faster and more efficiently compared to anything learned while sitting at a table in a forced learning environment. As part of the Curro school group, our children enjoy a programme that supports their physical, social, emotional and cognitive well-being. This approach to early childhood development is built around learning and developing through play rather than strict milestones. This means that children feel supported and encouraged instead of anxious and pressured to develop at someone else’s pace. Learning during childhood starts with babies exploring their touch and taste sense while playing with squishy pasta, jelly, and other texture-rich objects. Later on, young toddlers learn the basics of mathematics by playing with building blocks, balls, manipulating objects around their bodies, and other ways. Older toddlers learn the basics of writing and reading with comprehension by drawing, painting, singing, and generally discovering objects that centre around a specific theme. Here are some examples of the areas that are developed by learning through play: Mathematics: shapes, size, time, counting, adding, subtracting Communication: speech, listening, reading, understanding Creativity: drawing, painting, correct pinching of a pencil, dancing Physical well-being: balance, movement, safety Identity and belonging: personality, morals, caring, friendship, sharing As part of the Curro school group, children enjoy preference when applying to us from any school in the group. Nearby schools within a 30-minute drive who also have a preschool, include Woodhill College, Curro Academy The Blyde, and Curro Hazeldean. Our preschool programme is presented through a daily routine that focuses on letting children learn by having lots of fun within a framework. The schedule creates space for creative activities, running and playing, singing and dancing, and so much more! This also provides children with stability and a sense of safety. Discover everything involved in our daily programme by viewing our fact sheet. The step between preschool and primary school can be challenging, which is why we accommodate Grade R learners in our preschool. As part of the Curro school group, we believe that young children still inherently need time to run, play and spend time outside. This is why our Grade R learners enjoy a play-based approach, which then gradually moves to the more formal approach that starts in Grade 1. Our daily programme is packed with a variety of physical and cognitive activities where children play while they learn. We also offer additional, optional extramural activities as additional opportunities to strengthen focused areas or hone certain skills. Our extramural activities are offered by external tutors or coaches at an additional cost and take place on the school’s premises. As a preschool in Hazeldean, Pretoria, these extramural activities are tailored to the interests of you and your family. This ensures that your child can grow and excel in areas that they truly enjoy. Your child is sure to find something that will pique their interest. See which activities we offer on our fact sheet.

Our aftercare service is available at an additional cost, as stipulated on our fees letter, until late in the afternoon. Children are accommodated in safe classrooms and playgrounds, and the fees include a freshly prepared lunch as well as an afternoon snack. We accommodate working parents with a challenging commute by opening early in the morning. Children are welcomed by their teachers or teacher’s assistants and enjoy some free play before the preschool programme starts later on. Our school fees include breakfast up to Group 5. Aftercare fees includes lunch and a snack. These meals are freshly prepared in our on-site kitchen and are delivered to class in time for snack time or meal time. We also carefully accommodate allergies and other dietary requirements, although we might request a medical letter for severe dietary requirements. This is just to ensure that our kitchen staff can correctly interpret and prepare food for your child. Speak to our teachers to find out how we store and prepare breastmilk and powdered formula. Our classes are divided by age and each teacher has one or more assistants, depending on the group and the number of children in the class. This ensures that each child gets the care and attention they need, and that they can optimally benefit from our preschool programme. There are often more assistants for the younger ones and babies, as they have needs that are unique from any other age groups. Children wholeheartedly run, play, climb, and jump, which may sometimes lead to minor bumps and bruises. This is why our teachers are trained in first aid. Please note that national regulations prohibit teachers from dispensing any medicine, even over-the-counter or herbal tonics, without a valid prescription signed by a medical doctor. Therefore, when a child needs medicine during the day, our first-aid officers or nurse dispense medicine in class only if a valid prescription is provided. Children learn by interacting with the world around them. That is why our preschool classrooms themselves are considered to be inanimate teachers of sorts. They are designed to allow maximum room for play and movement while being stimulating on a visual and tactile level. An additional indoor play area allows a change in play space on days that the weather doesn’t allow outdoor play. By involving the classroom in the learning experience, your child is engaged in early childhood development even when simply enjoying some lounge time with their friends. Our outdoor play areas include jungle gyms, playhouses, sandboxes, bicycle tracks, trampoline, mud kitchen. These areas are designed to encourage physical play, and generally have synthetic grass to prevent allergic reactions. Children wear sunscreen and hats when playing outside and we take additional safety measure on particularly sunny days. Curro Hazeldean has a preschool in Hazeldean, Pretoria, that provides high-quality early childhood development for children from 18 months to Grade R. Our internally developed preschool programme engages inherent curiosity and love of play, while supporting their well-being all-round. We also have an aftercare option, and breakfast (up to Group 5) is included in our school fees. Contact us to arrange a personalised tour of our stunning campus – be amazed at what your child can enjoy with us!