The Perfect Start For Your Child

My name is Melanie Poultney and I have been in the childcare field for 28 years. I have owned and run a very successful playschool in Port Elizabeth called Peter Rabbit Playschool for the past 17 years.

Hopscotch Preschool in Elma Park Edenvale is run from a large, separate portion of my home which is safe, secure and provides a true home away from home nurturing environment.

I am very involved with the children in my care, I prefer one on one interaction and a small, cosy, calm, environment where each child is free to express his / her talents and wants.
Hopscotch Preschool takes children from 3yrs - 5yrs. The aim of my school is to provide a fun, happy place where children can play, learn & make memories. I love teaching & encouraging children to do their best, I love my work....i just do!

Sarah is my assistant, Sarah is a loving, kind and fun lady who assists me in providing a happy environment at Hopscotch Preschool.

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About Hopscotch Preschool

operating hours

We are open from 7.00am to 5:00pm
Monday to Friday
Half day : 7.00am - 2:00pm
Full Day : 7.00am - 5:00pm

Our Fees

Half day : R 3000 / month
Full day : R 3500 / month
Fees are due before the first day of the new month and payable for 11 months. Dec is a no fee month.

Our School

Hopscotch Preschool is located in the safe, secure residential area of Elma Park in Edenvale. The school is equipped with a security camera.

Hopscotch Preschool is open during the holidays, excluding the December holidays. No school fees are paid for the month of December.

What We provide

We will provide breakfast, and a delicious lunch! Parents are to provide a snack.

Hopscotch Preschool will provide all stationery, art supplies, a class-shirt & on Tuesday morning, we have an extra mural activity for all the children to enjoy.

Our menu consists of delicious homecooked meals ranging from Chicken Stew, packed with veg & delicious gravy on rice, Spaghetti Bolognaise, Cottage Pie, & much more. Friday is homemade pizza day!

Parents are invited to join a school whatsapp group, here is where information, pictures are uploaded for parents to see during the day.

Hopscotch Preschool is equipped with a security camera and panic button linked to a response team. Sarah & I are CPR Trained. Hopscotch Preschool is equipped with a Fire Extingisher and an extensive First Aid Box as per Health Dept Regulations.

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Our Educational Schedule

We stick to a morning schedule and follow our themes, which include storytelling, reading, music and dance, arts & crafts.

We spend time learning our numbers, letters, counting, colour recognition, days of the week and months of the year, etc, etc.

We love sensory bin adventures, and quite a bit of painting and messy stuff, however, sometimes the children just want to play and that’s ok too!

Parents are welcome to speak to me at anytime regarding their child's progress. Progress reports are given out in November of each year.

What To Send To school With Your Child

Water , fruit , milk or juice bottles to drink
Change of clothes
Sunscreen lotion for summer
Warm blanket for naptime during winter
If your child is attached to a soft toy and you feel your child will benefit from having the ‘attachment buddy’ with your child during the day, please allow your child to bring it to school.