Curro Serengeti Preschool | Glen Marais

Welcome to Curro Serengeti Preschool: Nurturing Foundations in Glen Marais!

At Curro Serengeti Preschool in Glen Marais, Kempton Park, we believe in providing a vibrant, high-quality early childhood development experience for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We are dedicated to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child feels cherished, safe, and excited to learn.

Our age-divided classes are thoughtfully designed with carefully controlled numbers, ensuring that each child receives personalized care and engaging attention. We understand the diverse needs of modern families, which is why we offer flexible scheduling options to suit your lifestyle:

• Early drop-off times for busy parents
• Half-day and full-day programmes
• Convenient two- and three-day options

Discover a comprehensive overview of our offerings on our fact sheet.

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

As a proud member of the esteemed Curro school group, our preschool programme is meticulously crafted to support your child's holistic well-being – encompassing their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Our unique approach is built around the innovative Early Learning and Development Areas (ELDAs).

Instead of focusing on rigid milestones, ELDAs embrace a flexible framework that champions individual progress. This means your child is encouraged to explore and develop at their own natural pace, free from pressure and brimming with confidence. Our dedicated teachers and teacher's assistants expertly guide children through playful and creative activities, ensuring that all ELDA areas are actively engaged. Every day is an adventure of discovery through play and creativity!

Our comprehensive learning and development areas include:

• Identity and belonging: Fostering personality, building friendships, and understanding the joy of sharing.
• Physical well-being: Developing balance, coordination, movement skills, and an awareness of safety.
• Communication: Encouraging speech, active listening, and comprehension skills.
• Creativity: Inspiring through imaginative play, drawing, painting, dancing, and artistic expression.
• Mathematics: Introducing fundamental concepts such as shapes, size, time, and counting.
• Learning about the world: Cultivating curiosity through exploration and understanding the environment around them.

Eager to delve deeper? Visit this page on our website to discover more about the ELDAs and how they harmoniously blend to provide a truly high-quality preschool programme for your child.

Seamless Progression within the Curro Family

Choosing Curro Serengeti means investing in a continuous educational journey. As part of the Curro school group, children from any Curro school receive preferential consideration when applying to us. Furthermore, our preschool graduates enjoy automatic progression to our primary school, ensuring a smooth and familiar transition, unless your family decides to explore other options.

Igniting Curiosity: The Power of Loose-Parts Play

We understand that the development of curiosity and imagination in early childhood is paramount, laying the groundwork for critical problem-solving skills and innovative thinking in later life. That's why our excellent preschool programme champions "loose-parts play" – encouraging engagement with multi-purpose playthings over single-purpose toys that limit imagination.

Through loose-parts play, our children are empowered to harness their innate curiosity, exploring endless possibilities like stacking, rolling, sliding, fitting, discovering colours, and so much more. This approach fosters a deep sense of inquiry and creativity.

For more details on our unique approach to play, please refer to our fact sheet.

Individualized Attention: Our Nurturing Class Environment

Every child deserves abundant attention and nurturing care. This belief is at the heart of our class structure. Our classes are carefully divided by age, and we maintain strictly controlled class sizes, with no more than 10 to 25 children per class, depending on the age group. As part of the Curro school group, our dedicated teachers are further supported by one or more assistants, ensuring an optimal teacher-to-child ratio.

This thoughtful balance guarantees that your child receives the individual care, guidance, and affection they need to truly flourish, feel loved, and build confidence in their early years.

Engaging Days and Exciting Extramural Adventures

Our daily programme is thoughtfully designed and brimming with a dynamic mix of physical and cognitive activities where learning unfolds naturally through play. Beyond our core curriculum, we offer an exciting array of optional extramural activities – additional opportunities to strengthen specific skills or explore new passions.

These engaging activities are led by trusted external tutors or coaches, taking place conveniently on our school premises at an additional cost. As a leading preschool in Glen Marais, Kempton Park, we pride ourselves on tailoring these extramural offerings to align with the diverse interests of our children and families. This ensures that your child can grow and excel in areas they genuinely enjoy, sparking their interest and fostering a love for learning beyond the classroom.

Explore the exciting range of extramural activities available by consulting our fact sheet.

Convenient Care for Busy Families

• We understand the demands of working parents, especially those with challenging commutes. That's why we open our doors early each morning, providing a warm and welcoming environment where children are greeted by dedicated teachers and assistants.
• Mornings begin with engaging free play, allowing children to ease into their day before our enriching preschool programme commences.
• Our prime location, right next to the prestigious Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate, offers unparalleled convenience for resident parents, making drop-offs a breeze!

Flexible Options to Suit Your Lifestyle

• Choose between our flexible half-day and full-day options, designed to seamlessly integrate with your family's schedule and your child's daycare needs.
• Both options offer unique fee structures, with the core early childhood development activities primarily taking place in the mornings. This ensures that half-day attendees receive the full benefit of our foundational learning experiences.
• Afternoon activities continue to be developmental in nature, providing ongoing engagement and growth for our full-day students.

Wholesome Nutrition and Dietary Care

• Our comprehensive school fees include a delicious breakfast, a nutritious lunch, and a healthy morning snack.
• All meals are freshly prepared daily in our on-site kitchen and delivered promptly to classrooms, ensuring children enjoy fresh, wholesome food at meal and snack times.
• We meticulously accommodate allergies and other dietary requirements. For severe dietary needs, a medical letter may be requested to ensure our kitchen staff can accurately interpret and prepare safe, suitable meals for your child.

Stress-Free School Holidays

• As a leading preschool in Glen Marais, Kempton Park, we recognise that working parents don't get school holidays. To support your family, our preschool remains open during most school holidays.
• We offer a full, engaging holiday-care programme at no additional cost, ensuring continuous early childhood development activities.
• While learning continues, we also arrange extra fun and festive activities to make holiday periods special.
• Please note, we are closed only for a specified period over December and January.

Nurturing Environments, Personalised Attention

• Our classes are thoughtfully divided by age, ensuring age-appropriate learning and socialisation.
• Each class benefits from a dedicated teacher supported by one or more assistants, with ratios adjusted based on group size and the specific needs of the children.
• This commitment to small class sizes and ample support ensures every child receives the individual care, attention, and guidance needed to thrive and optimally benefit from our preschool programme.
• Our youngest learners and babies often have additional assistants, providing the specialised care unique to their developmental stage.

Safety and Well-being First

• Children are encouraged to explore, run, play, climb, and jump with enthusiasm, which occasionally leads to minor bumps and bruises. For your peace of mind, all our teachers are comprehensively trained in first aid.
• In adherence to national regulations, teachers are prohibited from dispensing any medicine, including over-the-counter or herbal remedies, without a valid prescription signed by a medical doctor.
• 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.

Curro Serengeti: Excellence in Early Childhood Development

• Curro Serengeti offers a premier preschool experience in Glen Marais, Kempton Park, providing high-quality early childhood development for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
• With a team of dedicated teachers, intentionally small class sizes, and an internally developed play-based curriculum, we are committed to building strong, caring relationships with each child.
• Our holistic approach ensures every child receives the best possible foundation for lifelong learning and growth.
• Conveniently located adjacent to the prestigious Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate.

Contact us today to arrange a personal tour of our stunning facilities and discover the exceptional opportunities awaiting your child at Curro Serengeti!