Gladys Lente with some of her children during breaktime at Pet's Preschool in Bloubosrand.
Pet’s Preschool in Bloubosrand has been a pillar of the community, assisting children rich and poor.
The love and care they give each child are evident in the smiles the teachers receive back. This school was started in 2006 and since then, they have grown to accommodate 54 children from two months old until Grade 2. Although the preschool is dependant on fees, because some of their children are from the Kya Sand Informal Settlement, they have waived fees for them. This has assured that the Christian school does not turn away children in need, but they need assistance from the community to continue helping more children in need. Their most urgent need is groceries to ensure their children have more than one meal a day while in their care as well as other donations.
Principal Petricia Mbewu is outside at the playground with some of the young children at Pet’s Preschool in Bloubosrand.
Head principal Petricia Mbewu said, “Groceries would be the most pressing issue because we don’t pay our staff so it would be nice to be able to give them food to feed their families as well”.
The school is also looking for assistance with toiletries, toys, clothes, and blankets to give to their children and families who are in need.
“As we are Christians, we also teach the children about the love of God so that they may also learn to love and care for others. I thank God for putting me in Bloubosrand and for allowing me an opportunity to serve Him through this ministry. In all this work, I am not alone, I am only a tool in God’s hands,” said Mbewu.
Dawn Buthelezi who cares for some of the youngest at Pet’s Preschool puts one of the children to sleep.
Sisa Dube, the very first teacher who started at the preschool is still involved with the school and helps Mbewu to take care of the school. “To see the school grow has been wonderful and the blessings from the community have been colossal.
Charity Mhlanga decides to have a class outside with her children.
“We started with one child and now we have over 50 children. We have a lot of community programmes such as the recycling initiative which helps keep the lights on as well. Every little bit we get goes a long way,” said Dube.
Details: Pets Preschool 011 462 5686; Mbewu 082 257 8697.
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