A Little Bit About Our School

Centrally located in Shelly Beach, Chatterbox has offered safe, quality education and early childhood development since 1989. We are registered with the Independent Schools Association of South Africa (ISASA) and our qualified team of experienced teachers and assistants strive to teach your child with unrivalled care and attention. Our classrooms and play areas are all monitored with CCTV cameras to ensure your child’s safety at all times.

A Few Facts About Chatterbox

Here are some key-points about our pre-school that may be of interest

Over 30 years of experience

Our school has been running since 1989, and is well known locally. The premises is privately owned not rented.

Qualified Teachers

Our team of teachers all have qualifications in ECD and have prior teaching experience at pre-primary and primary schools.

100's of graduated learners

We pride ourselves on the high graduation rate of our learners and how easily they integrate into Grade R.

5 Extra-Murals Included

Our school fee structure includes 5 extra-mural activities to promote physical fitness & sensory stimulation in a fun, relaxed way

Did you know? Our school fees include these 5 standard extra-murals:

Cooking and Baking Activities

A unique program aimed at developing healthy eating habits and creating a positive relationship between children and food. We introduce them to new and exciting ingredients while teachinDividerg them about safety in the kitchen.

Sensory Stimulation Activities

Sensory Lab classes are fun and messy and focus on stimulating the childrens’ 6 senses (the 6th sense being our sense of where we are in space / balance). We encourage free play with arts, crafts and other materials that stimulate the senses

Musical & Dancing Activities

Our in-house music program: “Bounce & Sing” curriculum (specifically for 1-3 year olds)

“Sing & Play” curriculum

(specifically for 3-5 year olds)

The program includes, singing, dancing, drama, movement, instrument & music appreciation.

Exercise & Movement

Fun-filled age appropriate classes offering excercise and movement training to kids from 18 months. These classes build strength, stamina and balance and encourage a healthy passion for exercise.

STEM Education

EduBlox is our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) program. We use LEGO blocks as well as a range of other items to solve problems and ask questions about the world around us.

Meet the Team!

OUR FANTASTIC STAFF

They say team-work makes the dream work and it’s no different at Chatterbox!

We are very fortunate to have excellent staff who are passionate about teaching young children and shaping their early foundation education. 

We have four classes and each class has a qualified teacher and a teaching assistant. 

Our principal and school owner are hands-on with daily planning, teaching and co-ordinating.