The early years build everything that comes after. Join Meg Faure and Lara Schoenfeld to discover how the right child care can give your little one the best possible start.

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Meet the Speakers

Meg Faure

Meg is an occupational therapist and one of South Africa's best-known voices on early childhood development. She began her career in paediatric practice, including at a children's rehabilitation facility in New York, and has written eight parenting books, among them the best-selling Baby Sense and Weaning Sense. Meg founded Baby Sense, co-founded Play Sense in 2017, and created the Parent Sense app. She speaks internationally on sensory development, sleep, feeding and self-regulation, and is passionate about helping parents raise confident, well-adjusted little ones.

Lara Schoenfeld

Lara is an occupational therapist and educator, and the co-founder of Play Sense. She started Nanny 'n Me after teaching her own nanny how to stimulate her child through play. Other parents soon asked for the same, and it grew into a franchise that has trained thousands of nannies across South Africa and beyond. Lara has lectured on play-based learning and developed the Play Sense curriculum, which is built around imaginative play and is accredited by the Department of Social Development.

FREE LIVE WEBINAR

Building Blocks: Maximising Development through Quality Child Care

Choosing the right daycare playschool preschool for your little one?

Most parents face this decision with plenty of advice and very little clarity. Everyone has an opinion, every option promises the world, and it’s hard to know what actually makes a difference for your child.

new brain connections form every second in the first few years of life

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The years before school are the most important for brain development. The relationships, play and learning experiences your child has now lay the foundation for how they’ll think, learn, manage their emotions and get along with others for years to come.

That's a lot of pressure. It's also a huge opportunity.

In this free one-hour webinar, occupational therapists Meg Faure and Lara Schoenfeld bring together the latest research and decades of hands-on experience with young children and their families. They’ll cut through the noise and give you a clear, practical picture of what quality early education really looks like, so you can make choices that feel right for your family, without the guilt or guesswork.

What you'll learn

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The skills that matter most

Why resilience, self-regulation, curiosity and social confidence matter as much as early reading and counting, and how children build them through everyday play.

How to choose well

What to look for when you visit a daycare, playschool or preschool, the questions to ask, and the red flags that should make you think twice.

Getting ready for big school

The abilities to nurture in the pre-primary years so your child walks into Grade R and Grade 1 feeling capable, calm and ready to learn.

What you can do at home

Simple, everyday ways to support your child's development, whatever child care you choose.

Who this webinar is for

  • Parents of 2- to 4-year-olds who want to give their child the strongest possible start
  • Parents choosing a daycare or playschool for their toddler
  • Parents of 4- and 5-year-olds who want to prepare their child for Grade R and formal school
  • Anyone who simply wants to understand their little one's development a little better

Bring your questions

Meg and Lara will answer them live.

Your child only gets these early years once. Give yourself one hour to make the most of them. It’s free, but spaces are limited.

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What Play Sense parents say

Simone has been absolutely amazing with the children. On top of getting to know them, she has had to tackle some very delicate issues with parents and a sensory sensitive child. Through her love, dedication and kindness he is now able to participate and respond and his progress is unbelievable.
Anika GreylingPlay Sense parent
My son started play sense this year and it’s been the best decision we’ve made for schooling at his age. Being 2 years old and a sensitive, slow to warm up boy, we felt a large school environment would be too overwhelming for him and stressful. We didn’t want him to get anxiety over school which is why we chose play sense.
Nicole van NiekerkPlay Sense parent
Tamara has been the best addition to our lives! Khazimla has grown into a confident, creative and curious little girl. Her social skills have improved largely and she has more and more words in her lexicon every week. We are always 100% sure about Khazimla's safety and her development.
Yenani Madikwa-LehlongwanePlay Sense parent
Play Sense with Warda was an ideal first “school” experience for our son. Her calm and caring demeanor created the perfect environment for exploration and play, with the added bonus of her expertise as an Occupational Therapist.
Jamie Darkoh-AmpemPlay Sense parent
Carla is an amazing teacher who is patient and kind. We noticed huge progress in Zayd's development when he started classes with Carla- he would come home and tell us all about volcanoes, dinosaurs and all the stories they read at school.
Naadira KathradaPlay Sense parent
Hayley is a phenomenal teacher. My daughter comes home counting and singing and isn't even 2 years old yet. Hayley has a stunning temperament and is so caring, nurturing and fair to the children. She's awesome and we love her.
Astrid GravenorPlay Sense parent
Sally is a truly exceptional educator, friend, creative director and play therapist! Sally’s school is a second home to our daughter and a refuge from traditional classrooms that have strict boundaries and less than childlike approached.
Talisa Jane Du BoisPlay Sense parent
My daughter has really flourished in Yumna’s class. From her speech, to her imaginary play, to her gross and fine motor skills and even to her eating habits. Yumna has worked with me and guided me since January (when we started) in every aspect of my daughter’s development, and I really appreciate it.
Tasneem SedaatPlay Sense parent
To say that we are happy with Teacher Lauren is an enormous understatement. Our son has not only flourished but his confidence and ability to come out of his shell has been incredible to witness and we couldn't have him in more capable hands.
ShelleyPlay Sense parent

Ready to give your little one the best start?

Free, online, one hour. Monday, 19 October at 8pm (SAST).

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