Curro Thatchfield Preschool | Centurion

Welcome to Curro Thatchfield Preschool: Where Every Child's Journey Begins!

Discover a world of wonder and foundational learning at Curro Thatchfield Preschool, nestled in the serene Thatchfield Hills, Centurion. We are dedicated to providing exceptional early childhood development for your little one, from as young as 3 months through to Grade R. Our vibrant learning environment is designed to nurture each child's unique potential, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of successful learning.

Nurturing Environments & Tailored Care

At Curro Thatchfield, we believe in personalized attention. Our classes are thoughtfully divided by age, ensuring that activities and learning experiences are perfectly suited to each developmental stage. We meticulously control the number of children in every class, guaranteeing intimate settings where every child receives dedicated care, engaging entertainment, and individualized support from our passionate educators.

The Power of Play: Our Unique Learning Philosophy

We understand that children learn best by doing, exploring, and playing. Our internally developed preschool programme is crafted to ignite inherent curiosity and foster a deep love for discovery. Instead of rigid, forced learning, we embrace a play-based approach that supports your child's holistic well-being – physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. We believe that anything learned through joyful exploration at a young age is absorbed much faster and more efficiently than through traditional, table-bound instruction. As part of the esteemed Curro school group, our programme transcends strict milestones, allowing children to develop at their own natural pace. This supportive environment ensures children feel encouraged and confident, rather than anxious or pressured. * Babies (3 months +): Learning begins with sensory exploration! Our youngest learners delight in discovering touch and taste through playful interaction with squishy pasta, jelly, and a variety of texture-rich objects. * Young Toddlers: Fundamental mathematical concepts come alive through engaging play with building blocks, balls, and manipulating objects, fostering early problem-solving skills. * Older Toddlers (Grade R): The basics of writing, reading comprehension, and creative expression are introduced through drawing, painting, singing, and exciting themed discoveries.

Holistic Development Through Engaging Play

Our play-based methodology is meticulously designed to foster development across crucial areas:

• Mathematics: Exploring shapes, understanding size, grasping concepts of time, counting, and foundational addition and subtraction.
• Communication: Developing speech clarity, active listening skills, early reading, and comprehensive understanding.
• Creativity: Encouraging artistic expression through drawing and painting, refining fine motor skills for pencil grip, and enjoying the freedom of dance.
• Physical Well-being: Enhancing balance, coordination, movement skills, and fostering an early understanding of safety.
• Identity and Belonging: Nurturing individual personality, instilling positive morals, and cultivating essential social skills such as caring, friendship, and sharing.

Flexible Options for Busy Families

We understand the diverse needs of modern families. Curro Thatchfield Preschool offers flexible scheduling options including half-day and full-day programmes. For your convenience, we also provide an early drop-off time and comprehensive holiday care, ensuring your child is always in a safe and stimulating environment. For a comprehensive overview of our offerings, including session times, we invite you to view our detailed fact sheet.

A Seamless Pathway to Future Learning

As a proud member of the Curro school group, children graduating from our preschool enjoy preferential placement when applying to any Curro school. This provides a clear and reassuring progression for your child's educational journey. Nearby Curro group schools whose children can seamlessly transition to us include HeronBridge College, Curro Midrand Sagewood, Curro Fourways, Curro Rivonia, Curro Chartwell, Curro Bryanston, Curro Waterfall, and Building Blocks Pre-primary, all within a convenient 30-minute drive.

A Day of Discovery: Our Engaging Daily Routine

Our preschool programme is structured around a dynamic daily routine that masterfully balances learning with abundant fun, all within a supportive framework. This carefully crafted schedule provides ample space for creative activities, energetic running and playing, joyful singing and dancing, and so much more! This consistent yet exciting routine provides children with stability, a sense of safety, and the comfort of knowing what to expect in their day. Discover the exciting details of our daily routine by viewing our fact sheet.

Building Foundations for Grade 1 Success

We are dedicated to preparing your child for the exciting transition to formal learning in Grade 1. By accommodating them within our dedicated preschool building, children have the invaluable opportunity to gradually acclimate to a more structured learning environment while feeling secure and comfortable in familiar surroundings. We meticulously build the foundational skills upon which all future academic success is based:

• Language: Developing comprehensive abilities to read, spell, understand, speak, and listen effectively.
• Mathematics: Mastering counting, understanding numbers, and foundational operations of addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Life Skills: Engaging in physical education, gaining real-life experiences, fostering problem-solving abilities, and nurturing boundless creativity.

Dedicated Specialist Support

At Curro Thatchfield, we are committed to supporting every child's unique needs. Should a teacher identify that a learner might benefit from additional attention, they will engage our dedicated school team. We will then reach out to you to discuss potential assessments by one of our trusted therapists. Our multidisciplinary therapy team, comprising speech therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists, conducts initial assessments followed by personalized therapy plans, tailored to support your child until they no longer require assistance.

Enriching Extramural Activities

Our daily programme is thoughtfully packed with a diverse array of physical and cognitive activities, ensuring children learn through engaging play. Beyond this, we offer an exciting selection of additional, optional extramural activities. These provide wonderful opportunities to strengthen focused areas, hone specific skills, or simply explore new passions. Offered by experienced external tutors or coaches at an additional cost, these activities conveniently take place on the school premises. As a leading preschool in Thatchfield Hills, Centurion, our extramural activities are carefully curated to align with the diverse interests of our families. This ensures your child can grow and excel in areas they genuinely enjoy, sparking enthusiasm and fostering new talents. Your child is sure to find something that will truly pique their interest and delight them! See the full range of exciting activities we offer on our fact sheet.

Flexible Options for Your Family's Lifestyle

• We understand that every family has a unique rhythm. That's why we offer both half-day and full-day options, each with a tailored fee structure.
• Rest assured, our core early childhood development activities are primarily conducted in the morning. This means your child will fully engage with essential learning, regardless of whether you choose our half-day or full-day programme. Afternoon activities continue to be developmental and enriching.
• We support working parents with challenging commutes by opening our doors bright and early. Children are warmly welcomed by our dedicated teachers or teacher’s assistants, enjoying a period of engaging free play before the structured preschool programme begins.

Seamless Holiday Care – No Extra Cost!

• As a dedicated preschool in Thatchfield Hills, Centurion, we recognise that working parents often don't get school holidays. To alleviate this common challenge, our preschool remains open during school holidays!
• We provide a full, stimulating holiday-care programme at no additional cost. Early childhood development activities continue, complemented by extra fun and engaging experiences to keep your child entertained and learning.
• Please note, we are closed only for a specified period during December and January to allow our staff a well-deserved break.

Nutritious Meals, Prepared with Care

• Our school fees are all-inclusive, covering delicious breakfast, a wholesome lunch, and healthy snacks.
• All meals are freshly prepared daily in our immaculate on-site kitchen and delivered promptly to classrooms, ensuring fresh, timely nourishment.
• We meticulously accommodate allergies and dietary requirements. For severe dietary needs, we may request a medical letter to ensure our kitchen staff can accurately interpret and prepare safe, delicious food for your child.

Small Class Sizes, Individual Attention

• Our classes are thoughtfully divided by age group to ensure age-appropriate learning and interaction.
• Each classroom benefits from the presence of a dedicated teacher supported by one or more assistants, depending on the group size and specific needs. This commitment ensures every child receives the personalised care and attention crucial for optimal engagement and benefit from our preschool programme.
• You'll often find more assistants dedicated to our younger ones and babies, recognising their unique needs and ensuring they receive the highest level of nurturing support.

Safety First: Trained Staff and Clear Policies

• Children are encouraged to wholeheartedly explore, run, play, climb, and jump – activities that are vital for their development, though they sometimes lead to minor bumps and bruises.
• For your peace of mind, all our teachers are comprehensively trained in first aid.
• Please be aware 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. Therefore, if your child requires medication during the day, our trained first-aid officers will administer it in class only upon presentation of a valid prescription.

Welcome to Curro Thatchfield Preschool: Nurturing Bright Futures

Curro Thatchfield proudly offers a premier preschool experience in Thatchfield Hills, Centurion. We provide high-quality early childhood development for children from 3 months up to Grade R. Our internally developed preschool programme is meticulously designed to ignite inherent curiosity and foster a love of play, all while comprehensively supporting your child's holistic well-being. We offer flexible half- and full-day options, convenient early drop-off times, and invaluable holiday care, ensuring a supportive and enriching environment for every family.