The SiZamakonke Creche and Preschool is situated in Mhlasini area 2, Redcliffe area in the informal settlement of Verulam close to the Mhlasini River. SiZamakonke Creche and Preschool was established in March 2018 after consulting community structures.
Prior to opening the Centre, SiZamakonke Management conducted research after noticing a number of children aged 3 - 5 years loitering about the streets during school hours. These children did not have a place to go while their parents are working, so SiZamakonke Management decided that opening such an institution in the area would provide a safe place for these children to play and learn while their parents worked.
The area also has a very high unemployment rate, due to the fact that there are not many businesses in the area. The SiZamakonke project is, therefore, also about creating job opportunity in the community and helping those children in the area from disadvantaged backgrounds and the disabled.
Creating hope by purposefully investing in our community. Our mandate is excellence. To build more facilities that we are prepared to send our own children and grandchildren to.
INDOOR LEARNING EXPERIENCES OFTEN INCLUDE:
Painting and drawing | Scribbling and early writing | Clay and playdough | Puzzles and games | construction – for example, with blocks or Lego | Books |
Sensory activities | Imaginative activities
OUTDOOR LEARNING EXPERIENCES OFTEN INCLUDE:
Sand play | Play in the natural environment | Carpentry | Water play | Dramatic play | Swings and climbing equipment.
GROUP LEARNING EXPERIENCES OFTEN INCLUDE:
Stories and poetry | Dancing and singing | Playing with musical instruments | Drama and acting | Show and tell.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH IS PROVIDED
We have taken up the mandate of creating change and bringing hope wherever we are involved. Although we cannot help everyone, we can try help anyone we take responsibility for.