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Building Strong Foundations for Lifelong Learning

Discover our age-appropriate classes where little learners explore, play, and grow with confidence in a safe, caring, and inspiring environment.
Holistic Growth

At Austin Academy Preschool, we provide age-appropriate learning programmes designed to support every stage of your child’s growth and development. Our curriculum is aligned with South African early childhood development principles and prepares children for Grade R and beyond.

Explore Our Classrooms

Austin Academy Preschool
Age: 1 – 3 Years
Key Foucs Area:
  • Learning through play
  • Sensory exploration
  • Language and vocabulary development
  • Music and movement
  • Social and emotional development
  • Fine and gross motor skills
  • Colour and shape recognition
  • Early counting concepts
  • Creative play and exploration
  • Building confidence, independence, and self-help skills
Austin Academy Preschool
Age: 3 – 4 Years
Key Foucs Area:
  • Early literacy skills
  • Number awareness
  • Arts and crafts
  • Problem-solving activities
  • Communication skills
  • Social development
  • Learning through structured play
Austin Academy Preschool
Age: 4 – 5 Years
Key Foucs Area:
  • Phonics and language development
  • Numeracy concepts
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Creativity and imagination
  • Independence and responsibility
  • School readiness foundations
  • Social and emotional growth
Austin Academy Preschool
Age: 5 – 6 Years
Grade R Class
Key Foucs Area:
  • CAPS-aligned School Readiness Programme
  • Writing and pre-writing skills
  • Mathematics and problem-solving
  • Preparation for primary school
  • Reading readiness and phonics
  • Life Skills development
  • Concentration and listening skills

Grade R School Readiness Framework

For children preparing for Grade R, we focus on the CAPS Foundation Phase learning areas:

Home Language

  • Phonics
  • Letter recognition
  • Storytelling
  • Reading readiness
  • Early writing skills
Mathematics

  • Number recognition
  • Counting
  • Measurement
  • Shapes and patterns
  • Mathematical thinking
Life Skills

  • Personal and social well-being
  • Creative arts
  • Physical education
  • Environmental awareness

Early Learning & Development Areas (ELDAs)

Our preschool programme focuses on the six Early Learning and Development Areas identified in South Africa’s National Curriculum Framework:
Well-being

  • Physical development
  • Healthy habits
  • Safety awareness
  • Emotional well-being
Identity and Belonging

  • Self-confidence
  • Positive self-image
  • Respect for others
  • Cultural awareness
Communication

  • Language development
  • Listening and speaking skills
  • Vocabulary building
  • Early literacy
Exploring Mathematics

  • Number concepts
  • Counting and sorting
  • Patterns and shapes
  • Problem-solving skills
Creativity

  • Arts and crafts
  • Music and movement
  • Imaginative play
  • Creative expression
Knowledge and Understanding of the World

  • Nature exploration
  • Science discovery
  • Environmental awareness
  • Community and social understanding
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