Lindiwe Educare - Established in 1983 as one of the first multi-racial preschools in South Africa, Lindiwe Educare Centre has grown to be a leading provider of caring education for children aged 3 months to 6 years. At Lindiwe we are committed to providing a warm, caring environment where your children can feel secure and happy and realise their full potential in terms of social, physical and emotional development.

We offer a structured and well-rounded programme that prepares children for the challenges of Grade 1. We have long-standing and close links with local and private schools in the area in order to facilitate the child's transition to formal schooling.

Child-Centred Environment

The environment is designed to provide for:
Outdoor Play (sand play, water play, climbing, cycling, balancing and ball play)
Creative Play (painting, dough modelling, cutting, sticking and collage)
Cognitive Play (puzzles, educational games, construction kits, sorting blocks and computers)
Fantasy play ("dress up" and role play)
The class daily routine makes time for news, free play, baking, skills time, library, music and story time. Extra-mural activities include Play ball, Swimming, Ballet, Nature Club, Ceramics - see under "Activities & Excursions".

SAFETY

All our educators are also qualified in first aid in case of emergency and each group has their own playgound which is constantly supervised by a qualified teacher and assistant to ensure safety at all times. We have a proud record of 100% safety in this regard.

ANNUAL FUNCTIONS & CELEBRATIONS
Class Photo's
Easter
Picnic at Botanical Gardens / Miniature Trains
Art Evening
Grandparents Week
Sports Day
Diwali
Ballet Demo
School Concert
Nativity Play & Christmas

PARENT CONTACT

The progress of each child is carefully monitored. We believe in maintaning a strong link with parents through interviews, detailed reports and parent evenings.

Our total enrollment is approximately 150 children with a staff complement of 25. This means our educator:learner ratio is 1:5 which exceeds department regulations.

We are members of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) and an accredited Playball franchise.

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Lindiwe Educare Centre - the best, caring education for your child.