Pinocchio Crèche
Imagine a place where imagination knows no limits, creativity is the currency of the realm. Welcome to Pinocchio Crèche, where revolutionising the way they think about early childhood education. By putting play at the heart of everything they do, they create a generation of thinkers, dreamers, and doers who will change the world. Pinocchio Crèche radical approach is built on the understanding that children are naturally curious, and that play is the most powerful tool they have for unlocking their potential.
At the centre of it all is Helen Shongiwe-Smith, owner and passionate Early Childhood Development Specialist, whose nurturing spirit and commitment to excellence are felt in every classroom. For over 25 years, Helen and her team have been creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where little ones can learn, grow, and flourish. From bilingual learning to a strong focus on play-based development, Pinocchio is a cherished space for many Cape Town families.
In a world where imagination is the ultimate superpower, Pinocchio Crèche is a secret headquarters for young superheroes-in-training. Pinocchio Crèche league of extraordinary educators empowers children to harness their unique powers, mastering the seven essential areas of inquiry: mental curiosity, emotional resilience, cognitive agility, creative experimentation, social collaboration, physical exploration, and spiritual wonder. To ensure a victorious outcome, Pinocchio Crèche provides a top-secret arsenal of support and guidance, a superhero training program of school readiness, and a super-powered play-based curriculum that equips parents to help their children unleash their inner superhero and save the world from boredom and mediocrity.
The central mission of Pinocchio Crèche is to SPARK IMAGINATION, CULTIVATE CREATIVITY and EDUCATE YOUNG MINDS, acknowledging that childhood is the most influential period of life that lays the foundation for future achievement.
It was a joy to capture the warmth and dedication of our remarkable teaching team: Tersia, Pamela, Faren, Phakama, Anna, Helen, and Regina. A joyful shoot celebrating a place where learning begins with love.
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