Curriculum & Educational Programme

Our Curriculum and Educational programme is aligned with the latest Early Childhood Development policies in South Africa, incorporating the best local and international trends in education.

The GROW and CAPS learning programme is adopted as the suitable applied outcomes driven educational and development plan, including:

• Language development: Afrikaans and English
• Physical stimulation and development
• Motor development
• Personal, social and emotional development
• Artistic and creative development
• Cognitive thinking and awareness
• Memory skills
• Numeracy skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the world

In order to achieve the highest level of care and development within the Toddler Academy, we limit the number of toddlers per teacher to 20 per class.

Our qualified pre-school teachers prepare school-readiness for our toddlers to progress to either private or public primary schools in grade RR (00) and grade R (0).

Educational shows from outdoor organisations form part of our Academy’s curriculum and is held on a quarterly basis. The shows are based on our monthly themes. Other interesting events are also held on special days at the academy.

WE SHOW, WE LEAD, WE STRIVE

WE BUILD, WE SHAPE AND WE

ACHIEVE

We believe in our children, we believe to teach them all we know in order for them to become the next Leaders to Follow.

How do we shape the minds of the Little Graduates?

We focus on the following:

“School is a building that has four walls - with tomorrow inside”Lon Watters

We believe in a well-balanced outcome = body, mind and soul.

Staff

All of The Toddler Academy staff members are completely dedicated to the healthy environment of our babies and toddlers in our Academy.

Our Teachers in the Toddler Academy offers learners in the Pre-school phase a firm foundation towards the outcome of the National Curriculum. Our experienced and pre- and primary school qualified teachers are equipped to teach across the entire Developmental Phase.

Our Assistants in the Toddler Academy are also trained and experienced and further training ensures that all staff is fully equipped to perform their daily duties in a proficient and adequate manner.

The internal members of The Todler Academy team include:

• Owner / Franchisee
• Office / Receptionist / Principal
• Teachers
• Assistants / Cleaners
• Gardener / Security personnel

Extra-mural Activities

The Little Graduate Academy Group offer a number of fun and educational extra-mural activities presented at our premises weekly and during school terms only.

These extra-murals may vary from branch to branch.

It is optional and payments for these activities are payable separately to the Instructor of the specific extra mural activity. Payment details for the extra mural activities are available on their info brochures.

1. KINDERMUSIK (3 months – 7 years)

   Kindermusik has a learning purpose for every child. It helps the child to receive the full developmental benefits of music and movement. It is not about making little Mozarts. It’s about developing life-enhancing skills, for children age of 0 - 7 years – cognitive, physical, social, emotional, language and musical.

   A qualified Kindermusik Instructor will be visiting us weekly for a 30 minute session per group of 12 children. More information is available via the Kindermusik brochure.

2. MONKEYNASTICS (18 months – 7 years)

   Monkeynastics operates with the philosophy to teach children

   in a fun, safe environment and raise levels of self-confidence. This is a circular goal with no beginning and no end, but which continually feeds on the nourishment of the opportunity to move.

   Their fun and creative approach to movement allows children to be children again. Monkeynastics is a broad-based, holistic program that combines creativity, music and storytelling with basic training in flexibility, balance, strength, agility, co-ordination and body awareness. Your child will love each energy-packed lesson. More information is available via the Monkeynastics brochure.

3. POTTERY

   Pottery provides the children with additional activities to develop fine-motor co-ordination.

4. RUGGA KIDS

   The program concentrates on rugby-based, physical and motor-skill development. Rugga Kids sessions are both structured and fun ensuring that the learner develops social and team skills in a stimulating environment.

5. DRAMATIX

   As leaders, performers and emotionally rounded kids, drama makes kids shine. Drama makes a difference not only now, but later on in life when feeling good about yourself is important. The program focuses on exploring fun themes that encourages interactive learning.

6. PLAYBALL

   Playball focus on different sports such as soccer, rugby, hockey, netball, tennis, cricket, basketball and baseball. Our mission is to develop a love for sport and movement, therefore we give a lot of personal acknowledgement. Our starting point is self-confidence. Fast learning and healthy relationships are a result of good self-confidence on the sports field. The lessons are fun, creative and structured and movement is paramount.

Nutrition

The brain neurons need good fats, protein, complex carbohydrates, micronutrients- vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients- and water. These nutrients are used to drive the learning functions of neurons.

The Little Graduate Academy Group prepares a scientific and balanced diet that nourishes and feed the brain to optimize the internal environment, enabling the babies and toddlers to develop and achieve their full potential.

We provide 2 well balanced nutritious meals and two snacks daily.

A wholesome breakfast is served every morning from 07:45 to 08:00. Snack times are at 10:00 in the morning and 15:00 in the afternoon. At 16:00 parents are welcome to send a late afternoon snack (from home) for those children staying late. Fruit is daily served as the mid-morning snack and sandwiches are served as the mid-afternoon snack.

A child-friendly menu is offered to all learners. Lunch time is served from 11:30 consisting of protein, carbohydrates and veggies daily. Juice, tea or purified water is also offered with meals and snacks.

Late Afternoon Snack time: 16:00

Parents are required to send a late afternoon snack from home for those toddlers staying later than 16:00. We find that without a snack at 16:00, the toddlers become very hungry and irritable, as it is a very long stretch for them before supper time! Please send a healthy snack to school e.g. yoghurt, a fruit or fruit stick etc.

Tuition Fees

Health Standards

The following health rules will be applicable but are not limited to the minimum standards set by the Health Department.

1. General

   If your Child is sick, suffers from any ailment, or incurable illness, the Parent shall inform The LITTLE GRADUATE ACADEMY thereof and The LITTLE GRADUATE ACADEMY reserves the right to refuse care.

   Immunisation and vaccination must be done in accordance with the prescribed laws and the Parent must present the necessary certificates at the request of The LITTLE GRADUATE ACADEMY.

   The LITTLE GRADUATE ACADEMY shall inform the parent immediately should the Child, whilst he/she is in the care of The LITTLE GRADUATE ACADEMY, fall ill or be injured. If The LITTLE GRADUATE ACADEMY is reasonably of the opinion that the Child is at any stage too ill to be accepted for care, The LITTLE GRADUATE ACADEMY may refuse to receive such Child for care.

   If your child is too sick to play outside or take part in daily activities, the Parent shall not bring the child to The LITTLE GRADUATE ACADEMY until the child is symptom free for at least 24 hours.

   In the event of any emergency, The LITTLE GRADUATE ACADEMY reserves the right to call for the assistance of accredited rescue personnel and The LITTLE GRADUATE ACADEMY reserves the right to take the Child, for the account of the Parent, to the nearest Medical Facility.

   (A copy of both parents medical aid card is to be provided).

2. Contagious Illnesses

   If your Child contracts a children’s disease or any contagious sickness including HEADLICE and/or any contagious alimentary canal disorder, (i.e. Diarrhoea, Rotavirus and Gastro Enterities), eye infection (Pink Eyes), Hand-Foot-Mouth disease and H1N1 (Swine Flu) the Parent shall not bring the Child to The LITTLE GRADUATE ACADEMY and undertakes to comply with the applicable health regulations. A Child’s recovery from the abovementioned illness or disorder must be confirmed by a certificate issued by medical practitioner before the Child is once again placed in the care of The LITTLE GRADUATE ACADEMY.

3. Medication

   Children who are sick and need Antibiotics or any prescribed medication, are required to stay home for at least the first 2 (two) days of treatment (48 hours). If further prescription medication is required to complete the prescription cycle, we shall after 2 days of home care, administer the medication on your written instruction.

   All medicines to be administered to your Child, on your written instruction, must be provided in an already filled syringe and placed in a clearly marked container with your child’s name. Instructions regarding the type of medicines, the quantity to be administered and the frequency of the administration, must be furnished in writing by the Parent in the child’s Personal Book and recorded in the Office Medication Register, failing which The LITTLE GRADUATE ACADEMY shall not be expected to administer any medication to your child. No exceptions will be made to this Rule.

4. Allergies

   All allergies your child may suffer from must be clearly indicated on the Admittance Form and brought under the attention of the Manager and Teacher / Day Mother.

   If your Child is in any way allergic to specific foods, The LITTLE GRADUATE ACADEMY must be notified thereof and the Parent must supply such special food as is necessary. Baby milk, juices and purity food shall be supplied by the Parent to The LITTLE GRADUATE ACADEMY.

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