Admissions
Admissions Process
Step 1 – Contact Us
Parents are welcome to contact us to:
Step 2 – School Visit
We encourage parents to visit our school to:
Step 3 – Forms
Submit the required forms:
Age Requirements & Class Placement
At Little Rascals, class placement is guided by both age and developmental readiness in alignment with South African Department of Basic Education (DBE) age guidelines for Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase education.
Please note that while age serves as the primary guideline, developmental readiness, emotional maturity, and individual support needs are also considered where appropriate.
Baby Tots
Ages: 4 Months – 1 Year
Our Baby Tots class provides a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for infants during the earliest stages of development.
Focus Areas:
Children remain in this group until they are developmentally ready to transition into the next age group.
Jelly Tots
Ages: 1 – 2 Years
This class supports toddlers during an important stage of independence, communication, and early social development.
Focus Areas:
Children are grouped according to both age and developmental readiness.
Twinkle & Goofy Tots
Ages: 2 – 3 Years
This stage focuses on learning through play, creativity, and exploration in a structured and supportive classroom environment.
Focus Areas:
Children begin developing classroom routines and group participation skills.
Tiny Tots & Dinky Tots
Ages: Turning 4 Years
These classes align with the DBE’s early learning developmental expectations for children preparing for Grade RR.
Recommended Placement:
Children turning 4 years old during the school year are generally placed in this group.
Focus Areas:
Teddy & Smarty Tots
Ages: Turning 5 Years
These classes serve as Grade RR preparation classes and provide more structured educational activities aligned with school readiness expectations.
Recommended Placement:
Children turning 5 years old during the school year are generally placed in this group.
Focus Areas:
Grade R (Green &Yellow)
Ages: Turning 6 Years
Grade R follows the Department of Basic Education’s Foundation Phase readiness expectations and CAPS-aligned school readiness programme.
DBE Age Guideline:
Children should generally turn 6 years old during the Grade R year.
Focus Areas:
Grade 1 Readiness (DBE Guideline)
According to DBE age norms:
- * Children entering Grade 1 should generally already be 6 years old turning 7 during the Grade 1 year.
- * Children who are younger may be encouraged to complete Grade R before formal schooling.
Little Rascals supports age-appropriate placement in accordance with DBE and SASAMS requirements.
Important Notes
* Placement is determined by both age and developmental readiness.
* Little Rascals reserves the right to recommend the most suitable class
placement for each child.
* Transitions between classes may occur
during the year where developmentally
appropriate.
* Limited class sizes apply to ensure quality
care and individual attention.
Need Assistance With Placement?
Our team is happy to assist parents with age placement guidance and class recommendations.
Little Rascals
📍 Secunda, Mpumalanga, South Africa
📞 071 447 8613
📧 info@littlerascals.net.za