Curro Rivonia Preschool | Sandton

Welcome to Curro Rivonia Preschool: Nurturing Bright Futures in Sandton!

Discover a vibrant and enriching early childhood development experience at Curro Rivonia Preschool, ideally located in Sandton. We are dedicated to providing a high-quality foundation for children aged 3 to 5 years, where every day is an adventure in learning, laughter, and growth.

We understand the importance of individual attention. Our classes are thoughtfully divided by age, with a strict limit on the number of children per class, ensuring that each child receives personalized care, engagement, and encouragement. Your little one will spend their days immersed in our dynamic preschool programme, designed for joyful exploration through playing, laughing, dancing, and discovering – all while having an abundance of fun! To accommodate your family’s busy schedule, we also offer a convenient early drop-off option.

For a detailed look into the exciting world awaiting your child, including our state-of-the-art facilities, engaging activities, supportive programmes, and more, please view our comprehensive fact sheet.

Our Philosophy: Learning Through Play

At Curro Rivonia, we embrace the proven power of learning through play. We believe children learn best by actively discovering the world around them. Knowledge gained through playful exploration at a young age is absorbed much faster and more effectively than anything learned in a rigid, forced environment.

As a proud member of the esteemed Curro school group, our programme is meticulously crafted to support your child’s holistic well-being – encompassing their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Our approach to early childhood development centres on fostering growth through imaginative play, rather than adhering to rigid milestones. This ensures that children feel genuinely supported and encouraged, free from the anxiety and pressure of developing at someone else’s pace.

From the earliest explorations of touch and taste with squishy pasta and jelly, to young toddlers grasping mathematical basics by playing with building blocks, and older children developing foundational reading and writing skills through drawing and singing – every activity is a step in their developmental journey.

Here are some of the key areas where learning through play blossoms:

• Mathematics: Exploring shapes, understanding size, grasping time concepts, counting, adding, and subtracting.
• Communication: Developing confident speech, active listening, foundational reading, and comprehensive understanding.
• Creativity: Encouraging artistic expression through drawing and painting, refining fine motor skills for pencil grip, and joyful dancing.
• Physical Well-being: Enhancing balance, coordination, movement, and fostering an understanding of safety.
• Identity and Belonging: Nurturing personality, instilling strong morals, promoting caring behaviours, building lasting friendships, and encouraging sharing.

Nurturing Environments & Dedicated Care

We believe every child deserves abundant attention and nurturing. That’s why our classes are carefully structured by age, with a maximum of 20 children per class, ensuring an optimal learning environment. As part of the Curro school group, our dedicated teachers are further supported by one or more assistants in each class, depending on the age group and class size. This exceptional teacher-to-child ratio guarantees that your child receives the individual care and focused attention they need to truly flourish, feel loved, and build confidence.

Our Guiding Values: Building Character for a Brighter Future

Curro Rivonia Preschool is founded on a balanced set of values that empower learners to grow into their best selves. We firmly believe that a strong educational foundation is crucial for children to develop into confident leaders and responsible citizens who will make a positive impact in their communities.

Our comprehensive value system is built upon four foundational pillars:

• Child-friendliness: Creating a warm, welcoming, and safe environment where children feel happy and secure.
• Positive Discipline: Fostering self-control and respect through constructive guidance and encouragement.
• Christian Values (Ethics and Morals): Instilling a strong sense of right and wrong, empathy, and compassion.
• Creative Thinking: Encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, and innovative thought.

These values are not just words; they are practical extensions of our preschool programme. Our teachers embody and model these principles daily, and children naturally follow suit, contributing to the holistic development of every child.

The Curro Advantage: Seamless Transitions & Community

Being part of the extensive Curro school group offers unique advantages. Learners from any Curro group school receive preference when applying for future schooling with us. Nearby preschools within our group, whose children can seamlessly transition to Curro Rivonia, include:

• Curro Bryanston
• The King’s School Linbro Park
• Curro Fourways
• Curro Waterfall
• Sharonlea Childcare and Pre-primary
• Magic Beings
• Curro Aurora
• Curro Chartwell

All these excellent feeder schools are conveniently located within a 20-minute drive, ensuring a smooth and familiar progression for your child's educational journey.

Join Our Family!

As a leading preschool in Sandton, we are wholeheartedly committed to providing your child with an early childhood development experience that will help them grow, excel, and cherish every moment of their childhood. We invite you to explore the rest of our website to discover everything we have to offer. We are confident your child will absolutely love being part of our Curro Rivonia family!

For details on our school times, exciting activities, exceptional facilities, and what’s included in our school fees, please view our fact sheet.

Discover Curro Rivonia Preschool: Nurturing Bright Futures in Sandton

Welcome to Curro Rivonia, a leading preschool in Sandton dedicated to providing exceptional early childhood development for children aged 3 to 5 years. Here, your child will embark on a joyful journey of discovery, spending their days playing, laughing, dancing, and learning in a vibrant, supportive environment. We believe in creating a space where every child feels cherished, stimulated, and inspired to reach their full potential.

Tailored to Support Busy Families

• Early Morning Welcome: We understand the demands of a challenging commute for working parents. That's why our doors open early, offering a warm and welcoming start to the day. Children are greeted by our caring teachers or assistants, enjoying gentle free play before the main preschool programme begins, ensuring a smooth transition into their day.
• Seamless Holiday Care: As a preschool in Sandton, we recognise that working parents often don't have the luxury of school holidays. To alleviate this challenge, our preschool remains open during most school holidays, offering a full, engaging holiday-care programme at no additional cost. Early childhood development activities continue, often complemented by extra fun and themed activities to keep spirits high! We are only closed for a specified period during December and January.

Nourishing Minds and Bodies

• Wholesome, Freshly Prepared Meals: Our school fees include delicious breakfast and lunch, freshly prepared daily in our hygienic, on-site kitchen. Meals are thoughtfully crafted and delivered to classrooms, ensuring timely and nutritious sustenance for your child.
• Careful Dietary Accommodation: We meticulously cater to allergies and other dietary requirements. While we may request a medical letter for severe needs to ensure precision, our dedicated kitchen staff are expertly trained to interpret and prepare food safely, giving you complete peace of mind.

Dedicated Care and Optimal Learning

• Personalised Attention in Small Classes: Our classes are thoughtfully divided by age, and we limit the number of children per class to ensure a low teacher-to-child ratio. Each teacher is supported by one or more assistants, guaranteeing that every child receives the individual care, attention, and guidance they need to optimally benefit from our dynamic preschool programme.
• Safety First: First Aid Trained Staff: Children are encouraged to explore, run, play, climb, and jump with enthusiasm, which can sometimes lead to minor bumps and bruises. To ensure immediate and competent care, all our teachers are comprehensively trained in first aid.
• Responsible Medicine Dispensing: Please note that national regulations strictly prohibit teachers from dispensing any medicine, including over-the-counter or herbal tonics, without a valid prescription signed by a medical doctor. Our trained first-aid officers will dispense medicine in class only if a valid medical prescription is provided, ensuring your child’s safety and compliance with health standards.

Engaging Environments for Holistic Development

• Classrooms as "Inanimate Teachers": We believe children learn best by actively interacting with their environment. Our preschool classrooms are meticulously designed to be stimulating "inanimate teachers" themselves. They offer maximum room for play and movement, while engaging children on visual and tactile levels. This thoughtful design ensures your child is continually immersed in early childhood development, even during quiet free play or social lounge time.
• Stunning Outdoor Play Adventures: Our magnificent outdoor play areas are a wonderland for physical development. Featuring exciting jungle gyms, imaginative playhouses, thrilling bike tracks, and much more, these spaces are designed to encourage active, physical play. Most areas boast synthetic grass, a thoughtful touch to prevent allergic reactions and ensure a clean, safe play environment for all children.

Staying Connected: Daily Updates via WhatsApp

We understand the importance of staying informed about your child's day. Our dedicated teachers maintain daily communication with you via WhatsApp. They share precious photos, provide updates on your child's daily progress, and send notifications for general communications. This transparent approach offers you continuous peace of mind regarding your child’s safety, care, and learning journey throughout the day.

Watch the video below to discover the vibrant world your child can enjoy with us at Curro Rivonia Preschool: