Curro Hazeldean Preschool | Pretoria

Welcome to Curro Hazeldean Preschool: Nurturing Bright Futures in Hazeldean, Pretoria!

At Curro Hazeldean, we believe in laying the strongest possible foundation for your child's educational journey. Our vibrant preschool in Hazeldean, Pretoria, offers high-quality early childhood development for children from 18 months up to Grade R, creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive.

Our classes are thoughtfully divided by age, and we maintain carefully controlled class sizes to ensure personalised attention, dedicated care, and engaging experiences for every little learner. Our unique, internally developed preschool programme is designed to ignite inherent curiosity and foster a deep love for play, all while comprehensively supporting your child's holistic well-being.

For your convenience, we offer an aftercare option, and delicious, nutritious breakfast (up to Group 5) is thoughtfully included in our school fees. Discover a comprehensive overview of our exceptional offerings by viewing our fact sheet.

The Power of Play: Our Core Philosophy

We champion the belief that children learn best by actively discovering the world around them. Knowledge acquired through joyful play at a young age is absorbed much faster and more efficiently than in a rigid, forced learning environment. As a proud member of the Curro school group, our programme is meticulously crafted to support your child's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.

This dynamic approach to early childhood development is built around learning and growing through engaging play, rather than adhering to strict, anxiety-inducing milestones. This ensures that children feel genuinely supported and encouraged, free from the pressure of developing at someone else’s pace.

Learning begins with the youngest explorers: babies delight in tactile and taste sensations as they play with squishy pasta, jelly, and other texture-rich objects. As they grow, young toddlers naturally grasp the basics of mathematics by playing with building blocks, balls, manipulating objects, and engaging in various interactive activities. Our older toddlers develop foundational writing and reading comprehension skills through creative drawing, painting, singing, and exploring objects centred around exciting themes.

Holistic Development Through Engaging Play

Our play-based learning methodology thoughtfully cultivates a wide array of essential developmental areas:

• Mathematics: Exploring shapes, size, time, counting, adding, and subtracting.
• Communication: Enhancing speech, listening, reading comprehension, and understanding.
• Creativity: Fostering drawing, painting, correct pencil grip, and dancing.
• Physical Well-being: Developing balance, movement, and an understanding of safety.
• Identity and Belonging: Nurturing personality, morals, caring, friendship, and sharing.

Seamless Transitions and Daily Adventures

Our preschool programme is presented through a carefully structured yet flexible daily routine that maximises learning through abundant fun. Our dynamic schedule thoughtfully balances creative activities, energetic running and playing, joyful singing and dancing, and so much more! This consistent routine also provides children with a crucial sense of stability and safety, allowing them to confidently explore and learn.

Explore every exciting detail of our daily programme by viewing our fact sheet.

Bridging to Primary School: Our Grade R Approach

We understand that the transition from preschool to primary school can be a significant step. That's why we thoughtfully accommodate Grade R learners within our preschool environment. As part of the Curro school group, we firmly believe that young children inherently need ample time to run, play, and engage with the outdoors. Consequently, our Grade R learners benefit from a stimulating play-based approach, which then gradually and smoothly transitions them towards the more formal learning methods introduced in Grade 1.

Enriching Extramural Activities

Our daily programme is already rich with a diverse array of physical and cognitive activities where children learn joyfully through play. Beyond this, we offer a selection of additional, optional extramural activities. These provide wonderful opportunities to strengthen focused areas, hone specific skills, and discover new passions.

These engaging extramural activities are facilitated by experienced external tutors or coaches, taking place conveniently on the school’s premises at an additional cost. As a leading preschool in Hazeldean, Pretoria, these activities are carefully curated to align with the diverse interests of children and families, ensuring your child can grow and excel in areas they genuinely enjoy. Your child is sure to find something that sparks their interest and ignites their potential!

Discover the exciting range of activities we offer by viewing our fact sheet.

The Curro Advantage

As part of the esteemed Curro school group, children attending Curro Hazeldean Preschool enjoy preferential consideration when applying for admission to any other Curro primary school. This provides a clear, advantageous pathway for their continued education within our trusted network.

Extended Care for Busy Families

At Curro Hazeldean, we understand the demands of modern family life. That's why we offer comprehensive extended care options designed to provide flexibility and peace of mind for working parents.

• Early Drop-Off: For parents with demanding commutes, our doors open early each morning. Your child will be warmly welcomed by their dedicated teacher or assistant, settling into a nurturing environment for engaging free play before the stimulating preschool programme begins.
• Nurturing Aftercare: Our optional aftercare service extends your child's enriching day until late in the afternoon (available at an additional cost, details on our fees letter). Children continue to thrive in our safe, supervised classrooms and expansive playgrounds. Aftercare fees include a delicious, freshly prepared lunch and a wholesome afternoon snack, ensuring sustained energy and happiness.

Wholesome Nutrition: Fueling Growing Minds and Bodies

We believe that proper nutrition is fundamental to a child's development and well-being. Our commitment to healthy eating is evident in every meal:

• Freshly Prepared On-Site: All our delicious meals and snacks are lovingly prepared daily in our dedicated on-site kitchen, using fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Included Meals: Your school fees include a nutritious breakfast for children up to Group 5, ensuring a great start to their day. Our aftercare service also includes a freshly prepared lunch and a wholesome afternoon snack.
• Dietary Accommodations: We meticulously cater to allergies and specific dietary requirements. While we may request a medical letter for severe cases to ensure precise preparation, our kitchen staff are trained to interpret and prepare food safely for your child.
• Infant Feeding Support: For our youngest learners, our teachers are happy to discuss our careful procedures for storing and preparing breastmilk and powdered formula, providing complete peace of mind.

Nurturing Environments with Dedicated Care

Our thoughtfully structured classes are designed to provide an optimal learning and developmental experience for every child:

• Age-Appropriate Grouping: Children are grouped by age, allowing for tailored activities and social interactions that are perfectly suited to their developmental stage.
• Exceptional Staff-to-Child Ratios: Each class benefits from a dedicated lead teacher supported by one or more qualified assistants. This ratio is carefully determined by the group's age and size, ensuring that every child receives the individualised care and attention they deserve.
• Specialised Care for Infants and Toddlers: Our youngest learners and babies receive enhanced support with even more assistants, recognising their unique needs and providing the highest level of nurturing care. This personalised approach allows each child to flourish and optimally benefit from our enriching preschool programme.

Prioritising Your Child's Safety and Well-being

At Curro Hazeldean, we encourage joyful, active play where children can freely run, climb, and explore. We understand that minor bumps and scrapes are a natural part of childhood adventure, and we are fully prepared:

• First Aid Expertise: All our dedicated teachers are comprehensively trained in first aid, ready to respond promptly and effectively to any minor incident.
• Professional Medical Protocols: In compliance with national regulations, teachers are prohibited from dispensing any medication, including over-the-counter or herbal remedies, without a valid, signed prescription from a medical doctor.
• On-Site Medical Support: Should your child require medication during school hours, our qualified first-aid officers or on-site nurse will administer it strictly in class, only upon presentation of a valid prescription. Your child's health and safety are our utmost priority.

Dynamic Indoor Learning Environments

We believe that every aspect of a child’s environment contributes to their learning journey. Our preschool classrooms are more than just rooms; they are carefully designed 'silent teachers' that foster exploration and discovery:

• Stimulating Spaces: Each classroom is thoughtfully arranged to maximise space for active play and movement, while simultaneously offering rich visual and tactile stimulation to engage curious minds.
• All-Weather Play: Beyond the classrooms, an additional expansive indoor play area provides a vibrant alternative space for active engagement and social interaction, ensuring continuous fun and learning, even on days when outdoor play isn't possible due to weather.
• Holistic Engagement: Through this integrated approach, your child is continuously immersed in early childhood development, whether actively participating in structured activities or simply enjoying relaxed, social lounge time with their friends.

Exciting Outdoor Adventures and Safe Exploration

Our vibrant outdoor play areas are designed to inspire joy, physical activity, and imaginative exploration in a safe environment:

• Diverse Play Structures: Children can delight in a wide array of engaging equipment, including challenging jungle gyms, imaginative playhouses, expansive sandboxes, exhilarating bicycle tracks, a bouncy trampoline, and a creative mud kitchen.
• Designed for Development: These spaces are intentionally crafted to encourage gross motor skills, coordination, social interaction, and creative play.
• Health and Safety First: To minimise allergic reactions and provide a clean play surface, our outdoor areas predominantly feature synthetic grass. We also prioritise sun safety, ensuring children wear sunscreen and hats, and implement additional protective measures on especially sunny days.

Welcome to Curro Hazeldean Preschool: Where Every Child Thrives!

Nestled in the heart of Hazeldean, Pretoria, Curro Hazeldean offers an exceptional early childhood development experience for children aged 18 months to Grade R. We are dedicated to nurturing each child's unique potential through a stimulating and supportive environment.

• Holistic Development: Our innovative, internally developed preschool programme is meticulously designed to ignite inherent curiosity, foster a lifelong love of play, and support your child's all-round well-being – academically, emotionally, socially, and physically.
• Comprehensive Care: Beyond our core curriculum, we offer convenient aftercare options and include a nutritious breakfast (for children up to Group 5) as part of our school fees, ensuring a seamless and enriching day for your little one.

Experience the Curro Hazeldean Difference – Book Your Personalised Tour Today!

We warmly invite you to discover the vibrant world of learning and joy that awaits your child. Contact us to arrange a personalised tour of our stunning campus. Come and be truly amazed at the incredible opportunities and experiences your child can enjoy with us!