Classes & Staff
Our classes and the team who care for them
Six classes, from babies at three months to our Grade R Clever Bugs, each with its own caring teacher and assistant.
Owner & Principal
A welcome from Teacher Fay
Welcome to our vibrant, nurturing community where every child is known, valued and supported.
With a deep passion for early childhood education, my vision is to provide an exceptional start to lifelong learning in a warm, inclusive environment.
We balance academic, social, emotional and physical development through a thoughtfully designed, play-based curriculum. Our dedicated team offers individual attention and clear communication with families, building a strong partnership between home and school. Through purposeful play, children develop curiosity, creativity and problem-solving skills that extend far beyond their early years.
I’m honoured to be part of your child’s journey, and excited for all they will discover and become at Candi’s Play + Pre-school.
Little Lambs
Our baby class is a calm, nurturing space where little ones are cared for with gentleness and respect. Each baby is recognised as an individual with their own rhythm, needs and pace of growth.
Through warm interactions, sensory play and age-appropriate experiences, babies begin to develop trust, curiosity and early communication skills. Predictable routines and responsive care help them feel secure and confident as they explore the world around them.
We mirror home routines as closely as possible and keep open communication with families to ensure consistency and connection. Every cuddle, song and playful moment supports early milestones, building strong foundations for physical, emotional and social development.
“He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart.”Isaiah 40:11
Key features
- Calm, nurturing environment that helps babies feel safe, loved and secure.
- Responsive care and gentle routines that support trust and emotional development.
- Sensory-rich play to encourage early curiosity, movement and discovery.
- Focus on early milestones including motor skills, communication and social awareness.
- Strong home–school connection through open, caring communication with families.
Playtime Pals
Our Playtime Pals class is a lively and loving environment where busy toddlers begin to explore their growing sense of independence. At this age, every day brings new discoveries: first words, first friendships and big bursts of confidence as they learn by doing.
Through hands-on play, music, movement and sensory experiences, children develop important early skills in communication, coordination and social interaction. Gentle routines and caring teachers provide comfort and consistency, helping little ones feel secure as they explore their surroundings.
We encourage curiosity, creativity and self-help skills in a warm, engaging space that supports every stage of development. For our Playtime Pals, learning is joyful, active and full of wonder.
Key features
- Play-based learning that encourages exploration, discovery and early problem-solving.
- Support for emerging independence through simple routines and self-help activities.
- Language development nurtured through songs, stories and daily conversation.
- Sensory and movement experiences to strengthen motor coordination and awareness.
- Warm, responsive care that builds confidence, comfort and a love for learning.
Sea Buddies
Our Sea Buddies class is a joyful space where toddlers dive into learning through movement, music and hands-on exploration. At this age, curiosity blooms and every moment becomes an opportunity to learn, from stacking blocks to singing songs and sharing smiles.
Our programme focuses on developing language, confidence and independence while supporting each child’s social and emotional growth. Through guided play, children begin to recognise shapes, colours and patterns, strengthen coordination and explore early problem-solving skills. Gentle routines and consistent care create a sense of security that encourages little ones to try new things and grow at their own pace.
With caring teachers leading the way, our Sea Buddies learn to explore, connect and celebrate each new milestone, building a strong foundation for their preschool years ahead.
Key features
- Play-based learning that supports curiosity, imagination and exploration.
- Focus on language and communication through songs, stories and daily routines.
- Development of independence through gentle routines and self-help skills.
- Growth in motor coordination with active, hands-on play and movement.
- Encouragement of social skills like sharing, cooperation and expressing emotions.
Wise Owls
Our Wise Owls class is a happy, bustling space where curiosity takes flight and learning happens through discovery, play and imagination. At this age, children begin to show greater independence, confidence and a growing eagerness to understand the world around them.
Our programme encourages exploration across all areas of development (language, early maths, creativity and problem-solving) through hands-on, play-based experiences. Children learn to express their thoughts, share ideas and work together in ways that build strong communication and social skills. Daily routines support focus and self-help abilities while still leaving plenty of room for fun, laughter and creativity.
With caring teachers to guide and celebrate each milestone, our Wise Owls grow in confidence, curiosity and love for learning, setting strong foundations for their Grade RR year ahead.
Key features
- Play-based curriculum that nurtures curiosity, imagination and problem-solving.
- Focus on early literacy and numeracy concepts through stories, songs and games.
- Encouragement of independence with growing responsibility and self-help skills.
- Social development through cooperation, sharing and building friendships.
- Creative expression and motor skills strengthened through art, music and movement.
Furry Friends
Our Grade RR class is a joyful and engaging space where children’s natural curiosity and growing independence shine. At this stage, learning becomes more focused while still rooted in play, imagination and exploration. Each activity is thoughtfully designed to build the skills and confidence children need as they move toward formal learning in Grade R.
Through stories, songs, creative art and early numeracy activities, children strengthen their ability to listen, express ideas and work with others. Fine and gross motor skills are developed through purposeful play, while early literacy concepts are introduced in fun and practical ways. Social and emotional development remains at the heart of everything we do, helping children build friendships, self-awareness and a love for learning.
Our Grade RR programme provides the perfect bridge between play-based learning and more structured classroom routines, ensuring each child is ready, and excited, for the next step in their educational journey.
Key features
- Structured play-based learning that builds early literacy, numeracy and thinking skills.
- Focus on independence and self-confidence in preparation for Grade R.
- Creative expression through art, music and imaginative play.
- Development of fine and gross motor skills through movement and hands-on activities.
- Strong social and emotional growth fostering kindness, cooperation and self-regulation.
Clever Bugs
Our Grade R class is an exciting and dynamic stage where children build confidence, curiosity and a love for learning as they prepare for formal schooling. Rooted in the CAPS curriculum, our programme balances structured learning with playful exploration, helping children master essential literacy, numeracy and life skills in an engaging, hands-on way.
We integrate modern learning tools like an Online Phonics Programme to strengthen reading, spelling and listening skills, as well as Robotics to foster logical thinking, problem-solving and creativity from an early age.
Key features: CAPS curriculum
- CAPS-aligned programme ensuring a strong foundation for Grade 1 readiness.
- Balanced focus on literacy, numeracy and life skills through engaging, play-based learning.
- Online Phonics Programme that supports early reading and language development.
- Introduction to Robotics and Coding encouraging problem-solving and innovation.
- Holistic development that nurtures independence, confidence and a love for learning.
