Children's House of Lavender Hill

Capacity:

 20 children aged 3-6 years old

Preschool's Vision:

Our vision for Children’s House of Lavender Hill is to create a safe, vibrant school that is the pride of the local community who seek to offer their children the best future possible. It is inclusive, welcoming, productive and peaceful. The school serves as a preschool, but also a hub of learning for teachers, parents and neighbours.

Principal's story: Mikayle Booysen

I am 26 years of age and have been working as a Childhood Development Practitioner in Lavender Hill for more than six years.

I enjoy being around children and making them feel safe and loved, putting their needs before mine.

My goal is to further my studies and complete a B.ED with a focus on the children’s psychology. I completed a Montessori course in 2018 and started my own centre in 2019 with the help of Learning in Reach, changing the way parents and preschools support the children in our community.

I would love to help change and make a difference in Lavender Hill for the next generation to thrive and live in peace.

The front of the school before we painted.
Planting and watering seedlings in our garden.
Planting and watering seedlings in our garden.
Preparing a healthy snack of Provitas and peanut butter.
Preparing a healthy snack of Provitas and peanut butter.
Children learn to take care of their environment. Here a child is scrubbing a donated table for our outside area. This is a great physical activity, and the children love playing with water while they accomplish something valuable to the school community.
Children learn to take care of their environment. Here a child is scrubbing a donated table for our outside area. This is a great physical activity, and the children love playing with water while they accomplish something valuable to the school community.
Neighbouring teachers taking part in a hands-on Maths workshop held in our classroom.
Neighbouring teachers taking part in a hands-on Maths workshop held in our classroom.
Children and teachers by the Liesbeek Parkway river looking for tadpoles
Children and teachers by the Liesbeek Parkway river looking for tadpoles

How to help:

Volunteer:

Help us plan and run our annual High Tea Fundraiser

Help us run our monthly market day

Join in our monthly community clean up and gardening day

Contact us

Sponsor a child scholarship:

Let's do it!

Donate something from our wishlist:

5 x Stackable beds (Blue only, approx R599)  – http://mambosplastics.co.za/kiddies/general/stackable-kidz-beds-4m/

Wooden art easel  – http://tufftoys.co.za/index.php/catalogue/product/large-double-easel/?

Slips of succulants and plants 

Vegetable seeds and seedlings

Run the Two Oceans for our cause

Apply here

Your entry will provide an equal opportunity for an ECD teacher or unemployed parent to run the Two Oceans Half Marathon giving them a sense of achievement, building self-confidence and equipping them to be a better role model to their children.

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