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Woodhill College has a preschool in Pretorius Park, Pretoria, that provides high-quality early childhood development for children from 2 years (turning 3) to Grade R. Our classes are divided by age, and we carefully control the number of children per class to ensure that they are all cared for and entertained. Our internally developed preschool programme engages inherent curiosity and love of play, while supporting their well-being all-round. We form part of the Curro school group, have early drop-off times and aftercare, and our children automatically to our primary school and high school phases.
View our fact sheet to discover our activities, school times, Grade R subjects, and more.
Our children learn through play
Children learn by discovering the world around them – and anything learned while playing at a young age is remembered much faster and more efficiently compared to anything learned while sitting at a table in a forced learning environment.
As part of the Curro school group, our children enjoy a programme that supports their physical, social, emotional and cognitive well-being. This approach to early childhood development is built around learning and developing through play rather than strict milestones. This means that children feel supported and encouraged instead of anxious and pressured to develop at someone else’s pace.
Learning during childhood starts with babies exploring their touch and taste sense while playing with squishy pasta, jelly, and other texture-rich objects. Later on, young toddlers learn the basics of mathematics by playing with building blocks, balls, manipulating objects around their bodies, and other ways. Older toddlers learn the basics of writing and reading with comprehension by drawing, painting, singing, and generally discovering objects that centre around a specific theme.
Here are some examples of the areas that are developed by learning through play:
We accommodate Grade R
We help your child get ready for the formal learning that starts in Grade 1. They learn the basic foundations on which all further learning is based:
Teaching takes place in English, and learners can even have Robotics as a subject.
Children in our preschool automatically progress to our primary school (and later high school), unless they choose to enrol elsewhere. As part of the Curro school group, children enjoy preference when applying to us from any school in the group. Nearby preschools in the group include Curro Academy The Blyde and Curro Hazeldean.
How big are the classes
Children need lots of attention and nurturing. That is why our classes are divided by age, and we carefully control the number of children in each class. Our teachers also have one or more assistants, depending on the age group and number of children in the class. By having a limited number of children in class, our teachers can give each one the individual care and attention they need to flourish and feel loved.
Activities your child can enjoy
Our daily programme is packed with a variety of physical and cognitive activities where children play while they learn. We also offer additional, optional extramural activities as additional opportunities to strengthen focused areas or hone certain skills. Our extramural activities are offered by external tutors or coaches at an additional cost and take place on the school’s premises.
As a preschool in Pretorius Park, these extramural activities are tailored to the interests of you and your family. This ensures that your child can grow and excel in areas that they truly enjoy. Your child is sure to find something that will pique their interest.
See which activities we offer on our fact sheet.
Language |
English |
Ages |
2 years to Grade R |
Class size |
Max 15 to 21 |
Monthly fees |
R4 020 – R5 560 |
School times |
08:00 – 13:00/17:30 |
Aftercare |
Until 17:30 |
Early drop-off time |
07:00 |
Meals included |
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Learner support department |