Mary's Little Lambs Educare
Pinelands
Why we exist
I'm Mariam, founder and principal of Mary's Little Lambs. I am a mother of 3 little lambs with a passion for kids and creating a fun and nurturing environment for early childhood learning and development.
About
Mariam
Community Needs
Based on the needs of the Pinelands residential and working community for additional capacity, we've established the ECD centre to cater for the learning and development needs of age groups 2 to 6 years.
Our focus was to create a learning environment that encourages learning through play whilst embracing the use of technology to provide access to learning material as well as to introduce learners to technology.
Skills
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Chartered Accountant
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Business and Property management professional
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Mother of three
Benefits
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Smaller classes
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Specific dietary needs catered for
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Additional services such as pick up and drop off, swimming classes, after care, holiday care and play groups
We apply the national early learning and development standards (NELD)
The NELD is a curriculum-related policy initiative focusing primarily on the early learning needs of learners.
The NELD assists in ensuring that children learn in an integrated way.
The desired results for learners stemming from the NELD include:
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How to think critically, solve problems and form concepts
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Learners become more aware, develop positive self image and learn to manage their own behaviour
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Learners demostrate growing awareness of diversity and the need to respect and care for others.
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Learners learn to communicate effectively and use language confidently
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Learning about mathematical concepts
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Learners begin to demonstrate physical and motor abilities and an understanding of a healthy lifestyle
Quality and Standards
Standards
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All teaching staff are trained at Health & Safety standards, including First Aid and Emergency procedures
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Fire protection compliant
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Secure facilities including security such as alarms, cameras and security response
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Qualified and experienced teachers, including swimming, dance and qualified sporting coaches