Our Programmes
Two Programmes, One Seamless Journey
From first tentative steps to confident strides, our programmes flow naturally from one to the next, ensuring continuity and progression throughout your child’s early years.
Our Little Steps Classes
Early Learning
(16 months – 3 years)
Where Every Journey Begins
In our Little Steps programme, toddlers discover the joy of learning through sensory exploration, creative play, and gentle routine. Our experienced educators create a home-away-from-home where your little one feels secure enough to take those crucial first steps towards independence.
Programme Highlights:
- Small, intimate classes
- High educator ratios (1:6 for youngest learners)
- Language-rich environment with daily songs, stories and shows
- Sensory exploration through water, sand, and texture play
- Gentle routine that builds security and confidence
- Clamber Club and weekly Phys Ed to get ahead lessons
A Day in Little Steps:
- 07h15: Early birds arrival & free play
- 08h30: Morning circle: song’s theme discussions, core exercises
- 08h45: Exploration stations (rotating) creative, perceptual & baking activities
- 09h15: Healthy snack & social time
- 09h45: Outdoor adventures/ free play
- 11h00: Second ring: Phys Ed, music
- 11h30: Outdoor free play
- 12h00: Second snack and story time
- 12h30: Goodbye routine and home time
Our little Steps Classes
New Cubs & Bushbabies
(16-24 months)
First steps in socialisation
Elephants
(3 years • Jan – June)
Fostering independence
Hippos
(Turning 3 years • July – Dec)
Exploring interests
Our Big Strides Classes
Pre-Primary
(3 years – 5 years)
Confident Steps Towards School Readiness
Our Big Strides programme guides children from playful exploration to purposeful learning, ensuring they enter Grade 01 as confident, capable, and curious learners.
Programme Features:
- ISASA curriculum (CAPS-aligned) ensuring school readiness
- Integrated learning through themes and projects
- Specialist programmes including music, library and coding
- Leadership opportunities through class responsibilities
Learning Areas:
Literacy
Foundations
- Emergent writing experiences
- Rich literature exposure
- Dramatic play for
language development
Mathematical
Thinking
- Hands-on numeracy activities
- Pattern recognition and
logical reasoning - Real-world problem solving
- Introduction to coding concepts
Stem
Discovery
- Weekly science investigations
- Design thinking challenges
- Nature-based mathematics
Creative
Arts
- Process art exploration
- Music and movement
- Cultural celebrations
- Dramatic expression
Our big Strides Classes
Orange Group
Turning 4 years
Jan – May
Building foundations
Blue Group
Turning 4 years
June – Dec
Developing skills
Red Group
Grade 00 turning 5 years
Jan – May
Ready to soar
Yellow Group
Grade 00 turning 5 years
June – Dec
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