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After baking their first batch of cupcakes,  Sophie’s Creche kids gift the pre-schoolers with a special surprise!

Students at Sophie’s Creche Learn to Decorate Cupcakes!

Not all creches (nurseries) in Africa have a “real” kitchen with a “real stove” and a “real oven.” For Sophie’s Creches' “Make and Bake" Day is a very special event.

In the past, the "Make and Bake” Class is the one most African creches (nurseries) skip because stove and ovens are expensive.

Sophie’s Creche showcases beautiful flowers and traditional colorful Cape Town huts for Heritage Day. 

Learn about Sophie's creative process behind creating the famous Ndebele huts of Africa and her whimsical duck plates.

Sophie’s Creche find many ways to celebrate public holiday, Heritage Day on September 24th.

Kids get cozy on new foam mattresses. 

Learn how this $44 major upgrade transforms Sophie’s Creche.

"We Were Forced to Sit on the Floor"

Students enjoy lunch in their new chairs.

Not every classroom in Africa come with chairs.

 It’s Spring Day at Sophie's Creche!

“We don’t have chairs and tables, but everything else is beautiful."

The Connection between Apartheid and No Chairs...

 What’s wrong with this picture?  Creche Kids eating on floors is reminiscent of Apartheid days.  

Sophie’s aides, Betty and Nosipho enjoy a break from Teacher Certification classes with fellow teachers and their principal.

Betty, a teacher’s aide at Sophie’s Creche working towards her teacher’s certification credentials.

Watch how the Creche kids celebrate Easter!

Sophie gets creative to celebrate Easter at the Creche.

A Heartfelt Thank You from the Creche.

A Special Appreciation Message From Sophie’s Creche

 Christmas comes early at Sophie’s Creche! Today, was the unveiling of the toys bought for Sophie’s Creche! Those changes were made due to the generosity of Aid Africa’s Children, and Marty and Melva Stockwell.  

When Sophie met Marty Stockwell she was so intrigued by his startling resemblance to Santa Claus, that she insisted having her picture taken with him. She exclaimed, “I want to show the kids at the Creche that I met Santa Claus!"

Each Toddler leaves their own distinct and colorful footprint at the Sophie’s Creche.

Nosipho creates a fun day at the creche with paints, and paper, as eager two and three year olds wait to leave their mark.

At Sophie’s Creche, learn how Nosipho is ready to demonstrate the magic of using ordinary paper and paint for a fun art lesson.

With limited resources, Betty, a teacher at Sophie’s Creche encourages new ways to engage toddlers' interests and creativity.

Exposing kids to art at an early age helps their social and emotional development.

Meet two teachers from Sophie’s Creche who are pursuing their Teaching Certificates.