Mumbeji Play Centre
Making early years education important.
Early education in Zambia is limited. Small children are usually carried on their mother’s back and therefore lack stimulation and the opportunities to play significantly. Most mothers do not understand the importance of interacting and playing with their young children, as they themselves did not have this experience. Neither do they have the time amidst the continual struggle to live.
Our passion to develop young children
We believe that early education lays the foundation for good learning and we have worked with the community to develop a pre-school nursery provision for village children. A play centre has been built and equipped with excellent resources, We have trained and employ 2 nursery teachers. The children play, socialise together, sing and have fun. The parents are free to work and earn money to support their families. Education is valued and a local management committee manages the centre.
Play with a purpose
Sessions are currently happening daily with 30 to 40 children attending. The emphasis is on play and learning through play. The joy and fun we see in the children when we visited, lifted our hearts. Smiles and laugther tell the story better than we can.
The local primary school teachers have noticed that the children from the play centre are better prepared for school and learning, being ahead of their peers.