The decision to send your toddler to preschool is often met with a lot of uncertainty. However, knowing that a prominent school such as Country Kids Preschool is specifically designed to set young children up for future academic, emotional, and social success makes that decision significantly easier.
A quality preschool provides necessary structure and prepares toddlers to adjust to their future school life. For many children, this is the first time that an adult other than a parent will be giving instructions and setting their daily rules and structure. This makes the step into primary school very natural and non-traumatic. The daily interaction with teachers and other children develops vital social and emotional skills, and language, cognitive and motor abilities can be developed.
Country Kids nurtures healthy, progressive relationships amongst teachers, parents and children. Communication is prioritised in the school, and parents are included in their children’s growth journey as they progress through their school years. Teachers are also trained to pick up any developmental problems that may otherwise go unnoticed. This is extremely important, as many childhood problems have far less negative impact on their development when tackled as young as possible, before entering the primary school environment.
Country Kids places a very high level of importance on working with a child’s natural development processes. Play is the number one teaching tool, and all staff members are specially trained to use both inside and outside play as a way to teach the children. In this way, their natural curiosity and learning processes can be fostered in a manner that feels both fun and safe. A number of intramural activities are offered in order to create youngsters that are strong and well-rounded. Arts and crafts, baking, various exercise classes, music, and even progressive classes introducing programming and robotics ensure that the children are set up to be the best versions of themselves, and not just from an academic standpoint.
Another area that differentiates Country Kids is nutrition. The school believes very strongly that good nutrition and hydration is vital for learning and playing. They work with a specialised chef to ensure that 4 meals (2 full meals and 2 snack meals) are available to the children daily, and this is also a wonderful opportunity to reinforce good hygiene around mealtimes. The school also makes use of a school uniform, ensuring that there is a sense of uniformity within the school, and providing a sense of belonging and pride.
Country Kids welcomes children from 4 months to 3 years, and is affiliated to the prestigious Ridgewood College.
Address: 100A Boden Road, Benoni Small Farm, 1501.
Contact : 060 700 7268 or 011 425 0531, or email info@countrykids.co.za
Website : https://countrykids.co.za/
