Curro Mbombela Preschool | Riverside

Welcome to Curro Mbombela Preschool: Where Young Minds Blossom!

At Curro Mbombela, located in the serene Riverside area of Mbombela, we believe in laying a powerful foundation for lifelong learning. Our exceptional preschool programme is thoughtfully designed for children aged 4 to 5 years, offering a vibrant and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. We are dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood development that sparks curiosity, ignites imagination, and supports the all-round well-being of your little one.

Our Child-Centred Learning Philosophy: The Early Learning and Development Areas (ELDAs)

Our innovative curriculum is built upon the comprehensive Early Learning and Development Areas (ELDAs), a dynamic framework that goes beyond rigid milestones. Instead, it focuses on holistic development, ensuring that each child feels deeply supported and encouraged to grow at their own unique pace. Through engaging play and creative exploration, guided by our dedicated teachers and assistants, children naturally develop essential skills across key areas:

• Identity and Belonging: Fostering self-awareness, building friendships, and understanding the joy of sharing.
• Physical Well-being: Enhancing balance, movement, coordination, and promoting safety awareness.
• Communication: Developing strong speech, active listening, and comprehensive understanding skills.
• Creativity: Encouraging imaginative play, drawing, painting, dancing, and boundless self-expression.
• Mathematics: Introducing fundamental concepts of shapes, size, time, and counting in a playful manner.
• Learning About the World: Inspiring exploration and understanding of their immediate environment and beyond.

Curious to learn more about how our ELDAs create a truly enriching experience? We invite you to explore the detailed insights into our curriculum on our dedicated website page!

Nurturing Every Child: Small Classes, Big Hearts

We understand that young children flourish with individual attention. That’s why our classes are carefully divided by age, and we maintain a strict maximum of 25 children per class. Furthermore, our passionate teachers are supported by one or more dedicated assistants, depending on the age group and class size. This commitment to smaller class sizes ensures that every child receives the personalised care, guidance, and love they need to feel secure, confident, and ready to learn.

Igniting Imagination: The Power of Loose-Parts Play

At Curro Mbombela, we champion the development of curiosity and imagination, recognising their vital role in cultivating future problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Our excellent preschool programme actively encourages "loose-parts play," where children engage with multi-purpose playthings rather than single-use toys. This open-ended approach empowers children to use their natural curiosity to explore fascinating concepts like stacking, rolling, sliding, fitting, colours, and so much more, unlocking a world of imaginative discovery.

Our Core Values: Building Character and Community

Our preschool is founded on a robust system of values, designed to empower learners to become their best selves. We firmly believe that a strong educational foundation, coupled with a clear moral compass, cultivates future leaders and responsible citizens who will positively impact their communities. Our four foundational pillars guide everything we do:

• Child-Friendliness: Creating a warm, welcoming, and safe space where children feel valued and respected.
• Positive Discipline: Fostering self-regulation and respectful interactions through constructive guidance.
• Christian Values: Instilling strong ethics and morals that underpin responsible behaviour and empathy.
• Creative Thinking: Encouraging innovation, problem-solving, and a flexible approach to learning.

These values are not just words; they are practical extensions of our early childhood development approach, modelled daily by our teachers and embraced by our children, ensuring the holistic well-being of every learner.

A Day of Discovery: Activities and Extramurals

Our daily programme is a dynamic blend of physical and cognitive activities, where learning is seamlessly integrated with joyful play. Beyond our core curriculum, we offer a range of additional, optional extramural activities. These opportunities, provided by external tutors or coaches on school premises at an additional cost, allow children to strengthen focused areas or hone specific skills tailored to their unique interests and your family's preferences. From sports to arts, your child is sure to find something that sparks their passion!

For a complete list of our exciting extramural offerings, please refer to our detailed fact sheet.

Part of the Esteemed Curro Family

As a proud member of the Curro school group, we offer a unique advantage: learners from any school within the Curro group receive preferential consideration when applying to us. We are also proud to be part of a network that includes Curro Nelspruit, which similarly offers exceptional preschool and primary school programmes nearby.

Ready to Begin Your Child's Journey?

We invite you to download our comprehensive fact sheet for an overview of everything Curro Mbombela Preschool has to offer. Discover how we can partner with you to give your child the best possible start!

Nutritious & Wholesome Meals

At our preschool, we believe that healthy bodies fuel healthy minds. That's why your child's school fees include delicious, freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. All meals are lovingly cooked in our on-site kitchen and delivered promptly to classrooms, ensuring fresh, warm, and timely nourishment. We meticulously cater to allergies and various dietary requirements, providing peace of mind for parents. For severe dietary needs, a medical letter may be requested to ensure our kitchen staff can precisely and safely prepare your child's food.

Year-Round Care for Working Parents

We understand the unique challenges faced by working parents who don't have the luxury of school holidays. That's why our preschool in Riverside, Mbombela, offers a seamless solution: we remain open during school holidays! Your child will enjoy a full, enriching holiday-care programme at no additional cost. Early childhood development activities continue, often complemented by extra fun and engaging experiences. We are only closed for a brief, specified period over December and January, ensuring consistent support for your family.

Flexible Enrolment & Extended Hours

We are dedicated to accommodating your family's schedule with flexible half-day and full-day enrolment options. For your convenience, you can drop your children off from early in the morning. They will be warmly welcomed and cared for in their familiar classroom, under the watchful and loving supervision of their regular, beloved teacher, ensuring a comfortable and secure start to their day.

Nurturing Class Environments & Individual Attention

Our classrooms are thoughtfully divided by age, creating age-appropriate learning and social environments. To ensure every child receives the personalised care and attention they deserve, each teacher is supported by one or more dedicated assistants. This allows us to maintain optimal group sizes, fostering individual development and ensuring that every child can thrive and benefit fully from our comprehensive preschool programme.

Prioritising Safety: First Aid & Medication Policy

Children learn best when they feel safe to explore, run, play, climb, and jump. We embrace this zest for life, understanding that minor bumps and bruises are part of growing up. For your peace of mind, all our dedicated teachers are comprehensively trained in first aid. Adhering strictly to national regulations, teachers are prohibited from dispensing any medicine, including over-the-counter or herbal tonics, without a valid prescription signed by a medical doctor. Should your child require medication during the day, our qualified first-aid officers or nurse will administer it in class, but only when a valid prescription is provided, ensuring your child's health and safety are paramount.

Dynamic & Engaging Learning Spaces

At our preschool, we believe the environment itself is a powerful 'inanimate teacher.' Our classrooms are purposefully designed to be dynamic, stimulating spaces that encourage maximum room for imaginative play and joyful movement. Visually rich and tactilely engaging, these environments draw your child into the learning experience, fostering early childhood development even during relaxed moments of 'lounge time' with friends. Every corner of our classroom is an invitation to explore, discover, and grow.

Outdoor Adventures & Safe Play

Our expansive outdoor play areas are designed for boundless energy and imaginative exploration! Featuring exciting jungle gyms, charming playhouses, a vibrant sandpit, and more, these spaces actively encourage physical development and social interaction. For added safety and to prevent allergic reactions, most areas boast synthetic grass. Children are regularly taken outside to play on days with moderate weather, ensuring comfort and protection from excessive cold or sunburn. On particularly sunny days, additional safety measures are diligently implemented to safeguard your child's well-being.

Curro Mbombela: Our Commitment to Early Childhood Excellence

Curro Mbombela proudly offers a high-quality preschool experience in Riverside, Mbombela, dedicated to children aged 3 to 5 years. With a foundation built on passionate, dedicated teachers, carefully controlled class sizes, and our internally developed play-based curriculum, we are committed to nurturing strong, caring relationships with each and every child. We invite you to discover the vibrant learning environment we offer. Explore everything you can enjoy at our school by reviewing our detailed fact sheet. To truly experience the magic, contact us today to arrange a personal tour of our exceptional preschool.