FAQ’s

"My child only speaks/understands Afrikaans, will this be a problem?"

Definitely not. Your child's home language vocabulary is still growing, and exposure to other languages is not a cause for concern. Children in the early years are able to pick up on other languages quickly when they are in social settings that have the native speaker present. Keep in mind children are eager to socialize and play, and if that happens where English is the medium used, they will eagerly acquire it.

"My child is much younger/older than the others on the play-date, is that okay?"

Yes, that is perfectly fine. In the Little Seedlings Group we try to keep the age gap within 1 year, and in the Little Sprouts Group we aim to have sessions where the age gap is not more than 2 years. Even with this age gap, there is never a problem as the activities are diverse and we extend each child according to their individual needs. Children can benefit from having these age gaps as well; older children learn to be compassionate and helpful, and take on a 'leadership' role, while younger children learn from observing the skills of the older ones, allowing for an independent extension of their learning.

"Does my child need to bring a snack for snack time in the Little Seedlings Group?"

Yes. Even if it is simply a bunch of grapes or a baby banana. The reason we are so set on incorporating a (healthy) snack time together is because it brings in a sense of community and belonging when children gather together and share a meal. It is also a time for conversations and sharing their thoughts, which allows for vocabulary extension simultaneously.

"What if my child does not listen and join in the circle time?"

In the first few sessions this is more than likely to happen, especially in the Little Seedlings Group, and it is completely fine and natural. They are starting to explore the new activities in the environment and are getting used to the sessions. The first few circle times may just consist of a song or dance session, and that is because it is what might draw them in in the beginning. Once they form a relationship with the teachers and get more comfortable in the session, they will slowly engage more in the circle times over time.