Prestige Baby and Kidz Academy
Prestige Baby & Kidz Academy Morningside is an exclusive pre-school dedicated to the children of parents who demand the very best. An extensive range of educational services are on offer including child care and early development and safety. An adaptation of the Reggio Emelia approach to learning , an educational philosophy focused on teaching discipline best described as student-centered and constructive is used allowing self-directed, experiential learning in relationship-driven environments. The main principles of respect, responsibility and community through exploration and discovery give rise via a self-guided curriculum.
Age appropriate learning and developmental solutions for children aged between 3 to 24 months and, an advanced development/academic programme for children aged between 2 to 6 years are available. The services include CCTV camera surveillance, qualified staff with a high staff to child ratio, air-conditioning & air purifier usage, potty training etc.
Prestige offers the very best through education and play ensuring the children develop at all levels from a carefully designed programme. To ensure that your child grows healthily, only fresh, pure and homemade meals that are prepared in the school are served. Tasty snacks are also available which are healthy for children and mild enough for their sensitive tummies. The monthly school fees include the snacks, meals and refreshments.
The Academy is recognized by the Department of Education and follows and adhere to the standard CAPS Curriculum. This means children learn through activities which are well structured around Language, Life Skills and Mathematics. Children learn best by engaging in hands-on activities and play. The Letterland Programme is used to introduce the phonetic alphabet which is an exciting programme used by the Preschool class enabling the children to learn letter sounds and formations in a fun manner.
Art plays a vital part in the programme allowing children the opportunity to express their own creativity in a variety of different forms. Experimentation with a variety of different art media and colours by the children is encouraged in an educational yet fun approach.
Finally, a range of extra-curricular activities are planned weekly and offered by professional and independent coaches who come to the school to conduct their lessons with the children.
Among these activities are speech & drama, Soccer Starz, and even Karate.
To make an appintment to visit the school or to find out more about how to get your child the best start in life contact the school by phone on 082 496 9597 or visit website: www.prestigebaby.co.za
