Curro Sandown Preschool | Parklands

Welcome to Curro Sandown Preschool: Nurturing Young Minds Near Parklands, Cape Town!

At Curro Sandown Preschool, we believe in laying a powerful foundation for lifelong learning. Located conveniently outside Parklands, Cape Town, our vibrant preschool offers an exceptional early childhood development programme for children aged 3 to 5 years. Designed by Curro, our curriculum is crafted to inspire curiosity, foster joy, and ensure every child receives the best possible start.

Understanding the needs of modern families, we provide flexible half-day and full-day options, an early drop-off facility, and remain open during school holidays, offering peace of mind and consistent care for your child.

The Magic of Learning Through Play

We embrace the profound truth that children learn best by discovering the world around them. Our dynamic approach to early childhood development is centered on learning through play – a method proven to enhance memory retention and understanding far more effectively than traditional, forced learning environments. As part of the esteemed Curro school group, our programme holistically supports your child’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive well-being.

This child-centric philosophy means we focus on natural development rather than strict milestones. Children are encouraged, supported, and celebrated for their individual growth, free from the anxiety and pressure of conforming to someone else's pace.

A Journey of Discovery for Every Age

Learning at Curro Sandown is a delightful progression:

• Early Explorers (3-year-olds): Our youngest learners dive into sensory-rich experiences, exploring touch and taste with engaging activities like playing with squishy pasta, jelly, and a variety of textured objects. These hands-on discoveries spark curiosity and sensory development.
• Budding Thinkers (Younger Toddlers): As they grow, children begin to grasp foundational mathematical concepts through playful interactions with building blocks, balls, and by manipulating objects in their environment.
• Creative Communicators (Older Toddlers): Our older toddlers develop essential pre-literacy and pre-numeracy skills. Through drawing, painting, singing, and exploring themed objects, they naturally build the basics of writing, reading comprehension, and creative expression.

Holistic Development Through Play

Our play-based learning approach thoughtfully nurtures development across a wide spectrum of crucial areas:

• Mathematics: Exploring shapes, sizes, time, counting, adding, and subtracting in engaging ways.
• Communication: Enhancing speech, active listening, foundational reading skills, and comprehensive understanding.
• Creativity: Fostering imagination through drawing, painting, developing fine motor skills for pencil grip, and expressive movement like dancing.
• Physical Well-being: Improving balance, coordination, gross motor skills, and understanding personal safety.
• Identity and Belonging: Cultivating personality, morals, empathy, friendship, and the joy of sharing.

Individual Attention in a Nurturing Environment

We understand that young children thrive with abundant attention and nurturing. That's why our classes are thoughtfully divided by age, and we meticulously control the number of children in each class. As part of the Curro school group, our dedicated teachers are supported by one or more assistants, depending on the age group and class size. This exceptional child-to-teacher ratio ensures that every child receives the individual care, attention, and love they need to flourish, feel secure, and develop a strong sense of self-worth.

Engaging Daily Programme & Enriching Extramurals

Our daily programme is thoughtfully structured and packed with a diverse range of physical and cognitive activities, ensuring children are constantly playing while they learn. Beyond our core curriculum, we offer optional extramural activities designed to further strengthen focused areas or hone specific skills. These enriching activities are provided by external tutors or coaches at an additional cost, conveniently held on the school premises. Tailored to pique the interests of your child and family, these extramural opportunities ensure your child can grow and excel in areas they genuinely enjoy. There's truly something for every child!

Discover the full range of activities available by requesting our comprehensive fact sheet.

A Seamless Educational Journey

Choosing Curro Sandown Preschool means investing in a continuous educational journey. Our children automatically progress to our primary school, ensuring a smooth and familiar transition. Furthermore, as part of the extensive Curro school group, our learners receive preferential consideration when applying to any school within the group, including nearby primary schools like Curro Burgundy and Curro Century City. This offers an invaluable advantage for your child's future schooling.

A Seamless Start to Their Day: Early Morning Care

We understand the demanding schedules of working parents and those with challenging commutes. That's why Curro Sandown opens its doors early, offering a warm and welcoming environment for your child. Greeted by our dedicated teachers and assistants, children can ease into their day with engaging free play, fostering a sense of belonging and joy before the structured preschool programme begins.

Nourishing Minds and Bodies: Our Wholesome Meal Programme

At Curro Sandown, we believe that proper nutrition is fundamental to early childhood development. Our comprehensive school fees include delicious, freshly prepared meals:

• Nutritious Breakfast
• Wholesome Lunch
• Energising Afternoon Snack

All meals are lovingly prepared in our modern, on-site kitchen and delivered directly to classrooms, ensuring freshness and punctuality. We meticulously accommodate allergies and other dietary requirements, providing peace of mind for parents. For severe dietary needs, a medical letter may be requested to ensure our kitchen staff can provide the safest and most accurate meal preparation for your child.

Continuous Care: Holiday Programmes at No Extra Cost

As a leading preschool nestled just outside Parklands, Cape Town, we recognise that working parents often don't have the luxury of school holidays. To support your family, Curro Sandown remains open during most school holidays, offering a full, vibrant holiday-care programme at no additional cost. Early childhood development activities continue seamlessly, often complemented by exciting extra fun activities to keep your child engaged and entertained. We only close for a short, specified period over December and January.

Dedicated Attention: Optimal Class Structures

Our classes are thoughtfully divided by age group, ensuring age-appropriate learning and socialisation. Each class benefits from a dedicated teacher, supported by one or more assistants, depending on the group size. This carefully managed teacher-to-child ratio guarantees that every child receives the individual care, attention, and guidance they need to optimally benefit from our enriching preschool programme.

Safety First: Our Commitment to Your Child's Well-being

Children at Curro Sandown are encouraged to run, play, climb, and explore with enthusiasm. We understand that this joyful activity can sometimes lead to minor bumps and scrapes. Rest assured, all our teachers are comprehensively trained in first aid to handle such occurrences promptly and effectively. Please note that national regulations prohibit teachers from dispensing any medicine, including over-the-counter or herbal remedies, without a valid prescription signed by a medical doctor. Therefore, should your child require medication during the day, our qualified first-aid officers will administer it in class only upon presentation of a valid prescription.

Classrooms as Catalysts for Learning: Our Stimulating Environments

We believe that children learn best through active interaction with their environment. That's why our preschool classrooms are designed as dynamic, "inanimate teachers" themselves. They offer maximum room for imaginative play and movement, while simultaneously stimulating your child visually and tactilely. Every corner of the classroom is crafted to engage your child in early childhood development, whether they're actively participating in a lesson or simply enjoying a moment of social interaction with friends.

Adventure Awaits: Our Engaging Outdoor Play Areas

Our expansive outdoor play areas are vibrant hubs of physical activity and creative exploration. Featuring exciting jungle gyms, charming playhouses, and wonderfully shaded zones for creative and sensory play, these spaces are designed to foster gross motor skills and imaginative adventures. For your child's comfort and safety, many areas are covered with synthetic grass, helping to prevent allergic reactions and ensure a clean play environment.

Curro Sandown: Excellence in Early Childhood Development

Located conveniently outside Parklands, Cape Town, Curro Sandown offers an exceptional preschool programme, meticulously designed by Curro to provide outstanding early childhood development for children aged 3 to 5 years. We maintain carefully controlled class sizes to ensure every child receives individual care and engaging stimulation. Our commitment to supporting busy families is reflected in our early drop-off times, flexible half-day and full-day options, and the invaluable benefit of being open during school holidays.

Watch the video below to discover the vibrant learning experience awaiting your child with us: