OUR CURRICULUM

Early Childhood Development

Key Points about our Early Childhood Development (ECD) Center at Creative Kids

  • Comprehensive Developmental Focus

    We prioritise the care, developmental, and learning needs of toddlers and young children, ensuring a comprehensive approach to their growth and development.

  • Emphasis on the First 1000 Days

    We understand the critical importance of the first 1000 days of a child’s life. These early stages are highly sensitive to environmental effects, and our ECD center offers interventions and support during this window of opportunity to optimise a child’s health, capacity, and overall well-being.

  • Embracing A Holistic Vision & Approach

    Our ECD program goes beyond traditional approaches by embracing a holistic vision. We combine Creative Kids’ values with the National Early Learning Standards (NELDS) and insights from South African and global curricula. This approach ensures a well-rounded educational experience that encompasses cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

  • Accredited and Renowned Program

    Our dedicated and renowned ECD program is accredited and recognized for its excellence. We have drawn from international literature on early childhood development (ECD), global imperatives for ECD, and insights from experts in the field to create a curriculum that meets the highest standards.

  • Seamless Transition to Grade 1

    Our ECD program supports children’s growth and development from 6 months of age until they enter Grade 1. By providing a solid foundation and nurturing their abilities, we ensure a seamless transition to formal schooling, empowering children to embark on their educational journey with confidence and enthusiasm.

     

At Creative Kids, we are proud to offer a recognised international curriculum that is based on the National Curriculum Framework (NCF). Our curriculum focuses on the care, developmental, and learning needs of babies, toddlers, and young children, from before birth to the age of four.

In today’s world, there is a growing recognition of the importance of early childhood development and learning. At Creative Kids, we understand the significance of the first 1000 days of a child’s life, which encompass the pre-birth, early infancy, and late infancy stages. These early years are incredibly sensitive to environmental influences and play a crucial role in shaping a child’s health, capacity, and overall well-being.

What sets our Early Childhood Development (ECD) program apart is our holistic vision. We prioritise the first 1000 days as windows of opportunity for interventions during the first two years of a child’s life. From there, we offer a dedicated and renowned curriculum that focuses on the child’s growth and development from 6 months until they enter Grade 1.

Our curriculum is carefully crafted, drawing on the values upheld by Creative Kids, as well as the National Early Learning Standards (NELDS) and principles outlined in existing legislation, policies, and plans. We have conducted extensive reviews of South African and global curricula for children aged six months to six years, incorporating insights from international literature on early childhood development (ECD), global imperatives for ECD, and the voices of experts in the field.

At Creative Kids, we are committed to providing a comprehensive ECD program that nurtures every aspect of a child’s development. Through our recognised international curriculum, we create a supportive and enriching environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential.