Patrysies ECD Center
General Information:
• Patrysies ECD Center opened on 1 August 2003. In 2011 we bought our own building and reopened at 26 Spruit Street on 10 October 2011.
• The center has equipped playgrounds divided into age groups.
• Classrooms are spacious and equipped with educational toys to promote holistic child development.
• We follow the ELDAS curriculum.
• Small groups ensure individual attention, with a teacher and an assistant in each class.
• Our center places emphasis on good moral values and aims to teach children in a nurturing manner.
• Classes are conducted in both English and Afrikaans.
• Security measures include armed response, CCTV cameras and a double safety gate system.
• Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 18:00.
• Closed on public holidays and between Christmas and New Year.
Breakfast & Lunch:
• We provide porridge, lunch and a teatime snack.
• Lunch is a nutritional meal and for babies, vegetables are provided in puree form.
Extra Mural Activities:
• Offered activities include Edu-kinetics, Tiny Tumblers, Rugga Roots, Modern Dancing, Computers, Beaux Arts, Shift netball and more.
Babies (3 months to 18 months):
• Activities and baby massage are included to stimulate infants.
• Requirements include blankets, fitted sheets, nappies, bum cream, facecloth, bottles, milk, wet wipes, and snacks.
Toddlers (18 – 36 months):
• Focus on self-discovery, sharing, colours, shapes, introduction to use paintbrushes, crayons and more.
• Weekly themes guide activities.
• Holistic child development is emphasized.
• Potty-training starts from 2 years of age.
• Requirements include a healthy snack, fitted sheet, blanket, feeding cup, A4 plastic document file and wet wipes.
Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers (Gr RRR and Gr RR):
• For fully potty-trained children.
• Weekly themes guide activities.
• Activities are designed to promote holistic development.
• ELDAS curriculum is followed.
• Requirements include a healthy snack, fitted sheet, blanket and a A4 plastic file.
After Care:
• Available for children from Gr R - Gr 7.
• Includes lunch, a snack and supervised homework time.