About Us

“Our aim is to educate and more so, to make a difference in the lives of the little children”

Our Story

Our educare is home-based thereby allowing the child to be in a warm caring environment whilst developing both academically and religiously. The High Scope preschool curriculum is based on the principles of active learning and support of a child’s positive interactions with adults and peers. Longitudinal studies show that High scope curriculum promotes children’s development and provides lasting benefits into adulthood.
Our preschool curriculum is a comprehensive model that addresses all areas of development through eight content areas and 58 key development indicators. The skills and behaviors at each stage of the development that pave the way for school and adult success. Each key indicator is connected to and reinforced by scaffolding strategies to support and gently extend children’s learning.

Our vision is to improve the quality of learning and preparation for school at our center, for the benefit of vulnerable children. We do this through empowering our staff with essential education and enterprise skills.

Meet the Principal

Founder and Principal

Firdaus Elmeshtawy

It is with great pride and excitement that I would like to introduce myself as well as extend a warm welcome to you and your loved ones. I look forward to partnering with you to ensure all children are celebrated and supported Together we will ensure that we maintain our tradition of striving for excellence.

This Year marks 23 years of Salahudien educare centre. As founder and principal with 30 years of teaching experience, a qualified ECD practitioner and child physcologist, I am driven by the individual success and growth of every student in our care. I have devoted my career to educating , inspiring and advocating for students, both as a teacher and as an administrator.

I am excited to bring my passion, enthusiasm and experience to cultivate the unique educational programs that Salahudien educare centre has to offer. At the heart of my practice is building strong relationships with the staff, students and families I serve.

I look forward to listening to your ideas and vision for our school and collaborating with each of you to support our sense of community here at Salahudien educare centre.

As principal I will strive to ensure that all families feel welcome and connected to our centre.

Please feel free to contact me as I welcome any – questions, ideas or support.

Looking forward to a productive year ahead.

Meet our Teachers

In order to operate a center which is efficient, sustainable and effective in caring for young children, it is essential for the principal and staff to be trained in ECD. Our staff meets the certification requirements and have obtained training through full qualification and through focused skills training programs.

Vice Principal

Atiyah Hendricks

Grade R Teacher

Wardah Barendse

Grade 0 Teacher

Shiehaam Daniels

Kindergarten Teacher

Aahmina Abrahams 

Kindergarten Teacher

Tasmeera Rahmaan

Kindergarten Teacher

Asmaa Nagdee

Playgroup Teacher

Farrnaaz Rahman

Playgroup Teacher

Gadija Teladia

Teacher’s Assistant

Rifqah 

Classes of 2023