Attached below is a proposal for the construction of a new preschool in Chesterville. Vukukhanye is presently raising funds towards the construction of a 1,400m2 preschool complex in Chesterville; capable of enrolling up to 180 children from Chesterville and the surrounding communities. The preschool will consist of an administration and reception area, eight classrooms, an additional meeting hall/utility classroom, a resource library, an amphitheatre surrounding an undercover work/play area and an equipped outdoor play area. The aim of this project is to facilitate the provision of quality preschool education to a broader population within the Chesterville region of Cato Manor. There are presently seven preschools in the area, which between them enroll approximately 500 children. Considering they serve an estimated 4,500 children under 6 years of age (Stats SA, 2001); it is clear that this region is under-served in terms of preschool education and that further investment and development is required. The estimated cost of the preschool project is nearly R5 million. This includes R4.7 million in construction costs and R275,000 for equipment and resources necessary to become operational. Any coopertion and support towards making this project a reality would be greatly appreciated.
Vukukhanye established the "Valley of Hope Combined Creches Network", which consits of 6 creches in the Ndlambe area of the Eatsern Cape, which together enroll over 350 children. Supervision and support of these creches includes assistance with the formulation of constitutions, registration with the Departments of Education and Social Development, administration, fundraising, workshops for governing bodies and staff, repairs and maintenance etc. The creches are Klipfontein Pre-Primary, Lukhanyo Preschool (Marselle), Masibulele Creche (Marselle), Kamvelishle Creche (Marselle), Vezukhanyp Preschool (Ekuphumleni) and Ekuphumleni Educare Centre. A profile of each of these prechools is below.
