Welcome to Prestige Baby & Kidz Academy – a leading group of pre-schools with the aim of giving toddlers from three months to six years the very best start in life.
In 2005, Prestige Baby & Kidz Academy was founded in response to the need for exceptional early childhood education in South Africa. There was also a clear vision – to provide the necessary balance of academic learning and play that all children need to excel, not only in grade school, but in later life as well.
Apart from excellence in our early childhood development (ECD) foundation, the stability gained from social, emotional, physical and intellectual stimulation experienced at Prestige schools is priceless.
Understandably, learning to read and write is important, but at Prestige we believe it is essential for every child to develop a high level of self-confidence and self-esteem to allow them the opportunity to find their place in the community. Prestige children learn through arts, projects and activities that reflect their ideas and interests. More importantly, the ECD programme teaches children to learn invaluable life-long lessons from an early age – something they will use for the rest of their lives.
The facilities offered are beautiful and spacious, and following Covid regulations, the classrooms are exceptionally hygienic.
Meet the team
Principal Michelle Greyling
The uMhlanga branch of Prestige is headed up by Principal Michelle Greyling, who’s passion and heart for children has earned her an admirable reputation as a contributor in ECD for almost two decades in the uMhlanga community.
Michelle, who is a Grade R lead, studied childcare and education in Britain and holds a B.Ed Foundation Phase Degree. She has furthered her studies to include special interest in children who have different individual needs and how to provide for them in the school environment. She relocated to South Africa in 2006 with an amazing career opportunity in the ECD field, then joined the Prestige family in 2015 with her wealth of knowledge.
Apart from teaching, Michelle has also worked individually with young adults and children within a family unit. Her special interests include creative elements, music, reading, cooking and co-ordinating school concerts.
Principal Kirsten Katherine Brissett
Raised and schooled in Cape Town, Principal Kirsten Katherine Brissett heads up the stunning Durban North campus. Her passion within the institution of ECD has facilitated both children and teachers in exceeding their full potential. Having travelled the world as part of a children’s social development programme, Kirsten headed the Cirque du Monde project in Cape Town, empowering, equipping and teaching underprivileged children.
Along with excelling in the field of leading teams through child-focused programmes, she furthered her career to become a child and family specialist. Kirsten is an internationally recognised certified children’s life coach. Working simultaneously with her brainchild – Kids Unique Coaching – she focuses on empowering children through social and emotional learning. Kirsten’s vision for a dynamic approach on early childhood learning combined with that of family support and instilling value systems is entrenched deep within her heart.
After a decade of success, Prestige pre–schools have raised the bar for excellence in early childhood development, elevating an established group of facilities to a first-world premium standard.
We welcome you to visit our beautiful, warm and family orientated schools.
“Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.” – CS Lewis
FOR MORE INFO:
- uMhlanga: 083 661 8239
- Durban North: 083 761 9463
- Morningside: 082 496 9597; www.prestigebaby.co.za