Admissions & Enrollment

What Ages do You Take?

• We offer programmes for young children aged 2.5 to 8 years.

Must Children be Potty Trained?

• New enrollees must be potty trained by the age of 5.

Do You Allow Mid-Year Entry?

• We consider entry on an individual basis, providing there’s space in the appropriate class.

What Grades are Offered?

• Early ECD through Grade R. We offer both a Grade R Remedial track (the CAPS curriculum) and a Grade R Amended track (adapted programme).

What are the Fees?

• Available on request, our fees reflect our intensive program, specialized daily therapies, and high teacher-to-student ratio. Contact Rene at rene@mindstretch.co.za for the schedule or to book a consultation and site visit.

Educational Approach

What Challenges and Delays do You Support?

• We support children with mild to moderate learning challenges and developmental delays, including but not limited to:
  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Global developmental delays
  • ADHD and attention difficulties
  • Sensory processing and motor coordination challenges
  • Language, reading, and writing delays.

What is HANDLE Therapy?

• HANDLE (Holistic Approach to Neuro-Development and Learning Efficiency) is a proven therapeutic approach. We incorporate HANDLE in our daily programme to help build the neurological pathways that support learning and development.

Do You Offer Speech Therapy & OT?

• Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Behaviour Management & Therapeutic Support are offered on an extra-mural basis.

Logistics & Care

Where is Mindstretch Located?

• The school’s located in Pinelands, Cape Town. We primarily serve families in the Southern Suburbs, including Pinelands, Rondebosch, Claremont, Thornton, Mowbray, and Observatory.

What are the School Terms?

• We follow the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) calendar.

Do You Offer Transport to School?

• No, we do not offer transport services.

Do You Have Aftercare?

• Yes, aftercare is available for enrolled students until 14:30 or 17:00. This includes supervised activities such as storytelling, playtime, and rest periods.

Do You Offer Holiday Care?

• We run a one-week holiday care programme during the longer school breaks (twice a year), led by a Mindstretch educator.

Are You Accessible for Physical Challenges?

• Our facilities cannot accommodate children with significant physical disabilities.