Early drop-off times and aftercare

We accommodate working parents with a challenging commute by opening early in the morning. Children are welcomed by their teachers or teacher’s assistants and enjoy some free play before the preschool programme starts later on. Our aftercare service is available to children from Group 4 at an additional cost, as stated on our fees letter.

Holiday programme

As a preschool in Dalpark, Brakpan, we understand that working parents don’t get school holidays, which might pose a challenge when children are at home. That is why our preschool has an optional holiday programme at an additional cost. These activities remain in line with early childhood development activities, although children not attending the holiday programme, won’t lose out on any curriculum-related learning.

Teachers have assistants and first-aid trainig

Our classes are divided by age and each teacher has one or more assistants, depending on the group and the number of children in the class. This ensures that each child gets the care and attention they need, and that they can optimally benefit from our preschool programme. 

Children wholeheartedly run, play, climb, and jump, which may sometimes lead to minor bumps and bruises. This is why our teachers are trained in first aid. Please note that national regulations prohibit teachers from dispensing any medicine, even over-the-counter or herbal tonics, without a valid prescription signed by a medical doctor. Therefore, when a child needs medicine during the day, our first-aid officers or nurse dispense medicine in class only if a valid prescription is provided.

Adjustment reports and parent meetings

Our teachers form close relationships with each child, which allows them to know the individual adjustment and progress of your child. Twice a year, we issue an adjustment or progress report, and have a one-on-one with each parent. Your child’s day is also recorded in a communication book, which is sent home each day. This includes meals eaten, drinks consumed, naps taken, emotional state, and more.

Indoor and outdoor play areas

Children learn by interacting with the world around them. That is why our preschool classrooms themselves are considered to be inanimate teachers of sorts. They are designed to allow maximum room for play and movement while being stimulating on a visual and tactile level. By involving the classroom in the learning experience, your child is engaged in early childhood development even when simply enjoying some lounge time with their friends.

Our outdoor play areas include jungle gyms, monkey bars, balance beams, and sand pits. These areas are designed to encourage physical play, and generally have synthetic grass to prevent allergic reactions. Children are taken outside to play every day (unless the weather doesn’t permit) and we take additional safety measures on days with abnormally high temperatures.

Arrange a tour

Curro Helderwyk has a preschool in Dalpark, Brakpan, that provides high-quality early childhood development for children from 2 years to 5 years. Our internally developed preschool programme engages inherent curiosity and love of play, and we have an aftercare option as well as an early drop-off time.

Contact us to arrange a personalised tour of our stunning campus – be amazed at what your child can enjoy with us!