About our Journey
I took over Smart Start in 2008 when it was situated in Northway Pinelands and accommodated 8 children aged 2 – 5. In the following year I introduced a nursery and it wasn’t long before the premises were too small and Smart Start had to move. In 2010 I purchased my own property in Crassula Way Pinelands and the daycare has grown in leaps and bounds since then. Smart Start now has 5 classes accommodating children from 3 months – 4 years old. We are truly a home away from home where we are all considered family and I have that personal interaction with all parents and more importantly a special bond with each child who attends the daycare.
A few months ago, I was offered a space at Conradie Park for one of three daycares that will be required once the project is complete.
Conradie Park is a new housing development and is located near the main arterial routes and the Mutual and Thornton railway stations in Pinelands. Once completed, Conradie Park will be home to numerous businesses, two private schools, three daycares, retail centre, medical facilities and beautiful parks.
We have decided to embark on this new adventure and our journey begins on 1 November 2021.
Julie Christiansen
Owner / Principal
Our Staff
Celeste
Busy Bee Class
(2-3 year olds)
Sherlydene
Busy Bee Class
(2-3 year olds)
Monique
Squirrel Class
(3-4 year olds)
Phumla
Cubs Class
(Nursery)
Lucia
Cook / Cleaner
Lyssa
Busy Bee Class
(2-3 year olds)
Cindy
Squirrel Class
(3-4 year olds)
Lucinda
Penguin Class
(18-24 month olds)
Portia
Cubs Class
(Nursery)
Reas
Vice Principal - Dinosaur Class
(4-5 year olds)
Phumza
Busy Bee Class
(2-3 year olds)
Emmi
Squirrel Class
(3-4 year olds)
Connie
Penquin Class
(18-24 month olds)
Vuvu
Cubs Class
(Nursery)
Parents Handbook
Kids will be kids, and that doesn’t change just because they’re at day care. Teachers have to deal with their fair share of tantrums, hitting, disruptive behaviours, arguments between kids and general mischief but we will always have a plan in place to deal with behavioural issues in a constructive way.
Discipline Policy
Meals & Snacks
FAQS
No verbal instructions to be given.
Should the child have a temperature whilst at school, the parents will be contacted first before Panado is administered.
Enrollment
An application form must be completed and returned along with the registration fee prior to the child attending.
A non - refundable registration fee of R750.00 is required upon registration.
The fee is R3350.00 per month
Fees are payable over the full twelve (12) month period.
If you pay the full annual fee in advance, you will receive an 8% discount.
Fees are paid in advance and on the 1st of every month.
EFT payments are preferable but please be reminded that should you not bank with Standard Bank – fees are to be paid earlier (3 days) allowing time for payment to clear and reflect in the ECD’s account by the 1st of the month.
Two months written notice is required when you wish to withdraw your child from the ECD centre. If you wish to remove your child from the ECD in the last term, you may do so on or before the 1st October (haven given notice 1st August). If you choose to take your child out of the ECD centre after the 1st October, you will be liable for November and December full fees.
If your child is absent or sick or you are taking a family vacation during the year you will still be liable for the full fees for the month.
Banking Details
Name: Smart Start Daycare
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch: Pinelands
Account No: 271184973
CONTACT US TODAY
To enroll your child.