The environment of all three classes is bright, spacious and inviting. The rooms are organised, calm and beautifully laid out, so children are excited to come inand explore the class. In each corner of the classroom there is a spark of interest waiting for children to explore, whether in the bookcorner, construction area, fine motor table or in the fantasy area. During the course of the day, children move between the indoor and outdoor environments going from learning about numbers, writing their names, to playing on our open grass areas with a fully equipped jungle gym and play area.
2-3 years old
Our goal is to make these “new to school” young little learners feel special and safe in the classroom environment. Daily, these little learners explore through play,movement, music, art activities and signing. We hope that every child who passes through the Jungle Cubs class move on knowing that they are special, loved and that they have developed a real love for learning through play.
3-4 years old
We strive to create a stimulating environment which is fun, exciting and loving where all learners feel safe and secure to grow and learn in all the areas of development. They will learn about sharing, respect and forgiveness, learning through play yet exploring the beginning knowledge of numbers and letters in a fun way. They will learn to master new skills and grow with confidence and skill.
4-5 years old
Each day this group is welcomed with different station activities to help them explore, grow in knowledge and confidence. Their language becomes stronger which helps lead to the beginning skills in writing, reading and emergence of number sense and recognition. There are great changes in their development which we nurture, making them feel safe and excited while giving them an excellent head start and foundation for further learning in life.
Kids on the Bay opened its doors in 2015 with the vision to provide a warm, nurturing, safe space for young children to grow and learn. Creating a caring and friendly environment, incorporating diverse learning strategies, helping children develop to their full potential, learning the principles that form a solid foundation in education and life.
At Kids on the Bay we offer a theme-based curriculum, that nurtures a child’s creative, cognitive, social-emotional and physical skills and abilities through intentionally designed materials and activities. Our teachers work hard to provide a balance of flexibility and structure that allows them to create individualized learning for every child. We believe each child is valued as a unique individual and should be cared for, taught and supported to thrive in his/her own way. We believe by teaching them to care, be considerate and show respect for one another, they will learn good, positive qualities which will help them grow into strong, confident individuals.
Our school offers an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home, which makes young children feel that they are part of our school’s family. Kids on the Bay fosters independence, creativity and problem-solving from an early age and the ability to concentrate and complete a task is also encouraged.
By gaining the most out of the school day, we hope that they will leave Kids on the Bay feeling ready and prepared; cognitively, emotionally, socially, physically, creatively, and ready to integrate with ease into formal school.
Each member of our team aspires to make Kids on the Bay a fun and happy place to be a part of. We do our utmost to send our learners home at the end of the day with their cups filled to the brim with love, support, new knowledge, and a whole lot of happiness.
Kids on the Bay is situated in the beautiful suburb of Camps Bay, overlooking the main beach and the mountain peaks behind the school.