We believe that nurturing children nurtures families, the building blocks of society. Every child has the potential to grow up and change the world. Thus preschool is vital in teaching knowledge, values and empathy for other people ...... healthy, balanced children become healthy, balanced adults.
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CUBBY HOUSE PRESCHOOL
MEET SHARON KONSTANTINOU
Sharon has been an educator for the last 25 years. She
earned a teaching degree at Wits University & the
Johannesburg College of Education. Sharon taught at a
primary school for several years before studying nursery
school education through Montessori Centre International.
She owned and ran a moms & babies stimulation program
of her own, while her own children were small. For the last
15 years she has taught in a preschool, educating and nurturing children from 2 years to 6 years.
Sharon’s son Nicolas, now 21 years old, has special needs. Throughout his life she has researched child development and educational programs. In her growth as a parent
and teacher she gained experience with various types of therapy and remedial education through its application with her son. Raising Nicolas has taught her patience and endurance through every stage and challenge of childhood. Sharon’s passion is teaching and her love of children makes her a gentle, compassionate educator and a willing adviser to parents.
MEET VANESSA DONALDSON
Vanessa’s greatest asset is her complete dedication to children. She
completed a nursery school qualification through Unisa and has spent the
last 18 years in early childhood education, in addition to raising 4 children
at home. Vanessa has a special, firm but gentle approach and has great
success with guiding young children. She is responsible and dedicated
but light hearted and always able to see the fun in a situation. Vanessa is
a warm, outgoing person and is most willing to chat and share her
experience with parents.
AFTERCARE FACILITATOR
Martha Tshabalala looks after our children in the afternoon. She is a wonderful, caring lady who has worked at Ikholwa Children's Home in Weltevreden Park for the last 15 years. Martha has now completed a preschool teaching course and we are happy to have her as part of our team.