Why Choose Ouma Oumi ???
“Reach For The Stars”
- Christian Based.
- Open Door Policy A parent may contact the school / owner at any time with any matter and may pop-in if necessary.
- Bilingual – (Afrikaans and English).
- In existence for almost 40 years.
- Well Trained and Experienced Teachers / Caretakers – Most of the teachers have at least 10 years+ experience.
- Open from Monday to Friday, from 6am to 6pm – We are only closed on Public Holidays and from mid Dec until the first week of Jan.
- All Meals, Snacks and Drinks are included – All meals, snacks (10h00 and 15h30) and drinks (water, rooibos tea, hot choc and juice) are included (babies only need to bring formula/expressed breast milk).
- Our Menu is very Nutritional and Healthy – We focus to use less salt, only use real meat (no soya) and make sure we include Omega 3 & 6 (essential for brain development).
- Small Age Related Groups from Babies to Gr R (big classes all have Teacher Assistants).
- We strive to have fun while learning through the development of all senses, perceptual -, fine – and large motor skills to ensure that children love learning and that they are enthusiastic about their learning journey still lying ahead.
- Strict Routines – 8h00 Breakfast; 8h30 – 10h00 Theme Based Teaching; 10h00 Snack Break; 10h30 – 11h30 Theme Based Teaching / Age appropriate activities (e.g. large motor skills, fine motor skills, music, “make-and-bake”); 11h30 – 12h00 Lunch; 12h00 – 14h00 Nap Time; 14h00 – 15h30 (After Care / Free Play outside); 15h30 Snack Time; 15h45 – 16h30 (After Care / Free Play outside); 16h30 – 17h00 Children are being prepared to be fetched (hands and faces washed); 17h00 – 18h00 (games on the carpet / watching of DVDs).
- The theme based work of the week is send home every Friday for the parent’s inspection.
- Theme Based in-house Demonstrations/Shows (e.g. Farm Day, Science Day, etc.) and Gr R Excursions.
- Very Large Playground – (780 square meters) with high quality play gyms – ensuring the necessary outdoor free play and large motor skill development.
- Holiday Programs during Public School Holidays.
- Transport Services – focus on safety, all babies / toddlers below 3 years need to be seated in a car seat and all children older than 3 need to be buckled-up. We are very proud of our new Nissan NV350 Impendulo School Bus. Our Driver has her Professional Driver’s License and has been our Driver for more than 10 years
- CCTV Cameras.
- Armed Response.
- Optional Extra Mural Activities (Sea-horse Swimming School – we transport the children to and from the Swimming School at no extra cost; and Ballet)