Picking the right Daycare in Cape Town

When it comes to choosing the right daycare in Cape Town, there are certain factors that you can look at before making your final decision.

Knowing what to look for in a daycare will help you make the best decision for your child. Regardless of how much time your child will spend at daycare, you still want them to be at the best centre possible.

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Posted by Odette Leach on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Views: 248

Season’s Greetings from Kay-Dee Educare Centre in Cape Town

All of us at Kay-Dee Educare Centre in Cape Town are faced with the bitter sweet experience of watching our precious little ones grow up as we watch another year come to an end.

As we start our preparations for season festivities, gift wrapping and family time, we reflect back on 2018 with happy and grateful hearts.

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Posted by Odette Leach on Thursday, December 27, 2018 Views: 236

Early Childhood Development and consistent Bedtime Routines

Healthy early childhood development depends on several factors, one of which being a well-established bed time routine.

A consistent bedtime routine encourages regulated and normal sleeping patterns. However, many parents will agree that establishing these routines is much easier said than done, in most cases.

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Posted by Odette Leach on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Views: 274

The Importance of Social-emotional Development for your Child

In the past, particular emphasis was placed on the development of one’s IQ rather than EQ, also known as emotional intelligence.

However, over the years and after many important developments in psychology, it has been discovered that nurturing your child’s emotional intelligence has far greater benefits in the long run.

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Posted by Odette Leach on Monday, October 22, 2018 Views: 396

Early Child Development - The Importance of Imagination

When talking about child development, the most discussed aspects are usually the emotional as well as physical development of your growing child.

However, equally important is the stimulation of children’s imagination and creativity throughout their stages of development. In fact, imagination directly influences a child's emotional and physical development.

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Posted by Odette Leach on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Views: 732

The Importance of Early Childhood Development, Diet and Exercise

Definition: Early childhood development (ECD) is described by the Children’s Act as the processes of emotional, cognitive, sensory, spiritual, moral, physical, social and communication development of children from birth to school-going age.

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Posted by Odette Leach on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Views: 592

Prepping for Big School - Tips from our Preschool in Cape Town

Kay-Dee Educare Centre in Cape Town strives towards being one of the best preschools in Cape Town by working around the clock to make sure we understand every need of your growing and developing child.

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Posted by Odette Leach on Monday, July 30, 2018 Views: 447

The Benefits of Early Childhood Development and Preschool

Early childhood development has several benefits, most of which ripple forward into the various and intricate spheres of adulthood.

It is relatively safe to say that most people have either heard or used the phrase “their minds are like sponges” when reference to a young child is made.

Minds like sponges are minds that absorb every drop of information that comes from their surroundings. This information ultimately shapes every delicate part of a child’s character.

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Posted by Odette Leach on Saturday, June 30, 2018 Views: 431

2019 Preparation Tips from our Preschool in Cape Town

Regardless of all the wonderful pre primary schools Cape Town has to offer, your child’s first day at preschool can be a daunting thought.

You have carefully selected which pre primary school your child will attend but have you prepared yourself and your child for this momentous day?

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Posted by Odette Leach on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Views: 733

10 Tips to Keep your Child Healthy while at School and Daycare

Kay-Dee Educare and Daycare Cape Town take the health of the children placed in our care very seriously.

We encourage parents to work together with us in preventing your child from becoming sick this winter.

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Posted by Odette Leach on Monday, April 30, 2018 Views: 683