About Us
A big idea that had humble origins, Shuttle Kidz has been able to grow to what it is now because our passion and dedication shines through. We love being apart of little lives, watching them grow and thrive!
Passionate about nurturing
From 5 kids in Edgemead, to three branches serving over 400 parents, across the Western Cape. Our guiding philosophy is always to nurture independence, allowing children to grow and thrive in a safe guiding environment.
The Family Story
Shuttle Kidz is a family owned and run business, which was established in 1995, when Leslee, our founder, and her eldest daughter Leigh-Ann opened a small home-based day care centre with just 5 children in her home in Edgemead.
In 1998 Leslee’s younger daughter, Mia, joined the business for three years before leaving to get her B. Ed in education.
Our numbers grew and grew until we could no longer run from home. We then moved the creche across to the building now known as Discovery Day Care, which is situated in Monte Vista.
In January 2006, we saw the opening of Apollo Aftercare, a facility focused on after school care for children in Grade 1-7 who attend Edgemead Primary school. This was headed up by Leigh-Ann.
In July 2007, Leslee’s husband, Brian, joined the business and took over the responsibility of managing staff and general maintenance of the facilities.
After finishing her degree in education, Mia worked at a local primary school for just over 2 years, before rejoining the family business and was based at Discovery Day Care Centre.
In 2009, we saw the opening of our first school in Century City, called Endeavour Educare. In February 2010, Leslee and Brian’s youngest child, Adam, joined the business as the Manager of Endeavour Educare Centre, where there were 65 children.
In January 2011, Discovery Too! was opened 2 doors down from Discovery Day Care Centre.
2011 also saw Endeavour Educare Centre’s transition to newer and bigger premises, which filled up quickly and ran at a capacity of 200 children.
Rosalind joined the business in 2008 as a teacher and was promoted to manager due to the excellent potential she showed. She married Adam in 2012 and was based at Discovery Too! shortly after it opened.
In April 2014, Brian, was diagnosed with cancer and passed away in the November of that year. This was a very difficult time for the family, but they have adapted to their new normal.
In January 2016, Rosalind transferred to Endeavour Educare to assist in managing the branch while Adam focused on the development of Endeavour’s sister branch, Endeavour Too! Educare Centre.
In 2016 Discovery Too! was combined with Discovery Day Care Centre and is now running under one roof.
November 2016 saw the exciting opening of Endeavour Too! Educare Centre which is run by Adam.
The year 2018, Shuttle Kidz saw a change in the structuring of the business and management. Leslee our founder and co-owner, although still deeply passionate and in touch with the day-to-day events took a step back. Leigh-Ann stepped away from Shuttle Kidz and took on Apollo Aftercare as her own. Shuttle Kidz, which now consists of Discovery Daycare, Endeavour Educare and Endeavour Too! is now proudly co-owned and run by Leslee, Mia and Adam.
We now have Discovery Day Care in Monte Vista, run by Mia who also develops and heads up our curriculum. Endeavour Too, run by Adam who is our head of maintenance, finance and HR. And Endeavour Educare, run by Rosalind who is also head of events, fundraising and social media content.
Creative Activities
We provide guided creative activities to enhance those fine motor skills and stimulate creativity!
Social Development
Our little friends thrive in an environment where they are able to interact and grow together.
Sports & Playing
With playgrounds and active zones accompanied by gross motor extra curricular activities to promote development.
Meet Our Management Team
With decades of experience, our management team have dedicated themselves to providing the best childcare possible. From a family undertaking to the multi-branch enterprise it is today, Shuttle Kidz is still the pride an joy of the Gale family, who remain passionate about childcare.
Leslee Gale
Founder and Co Owner of Shuttle Kidz
27 years’ of experience. Due to her passion and commitment to our mission, we have been able to provide a safe and nurturing environment for young children for over 27 years
Mia Gale
Managing Member Curriculum Supervisor and Developer.
14 years’ experience. Mia is passionate about the development and educational growth of young minds. She is committed to giving every child at Shuttle Kidz a solid educational foundation.
Adam Gale
Managing Member, Head of Finance, HR and Maintenance
12 years’ experience. Adam is committed to providing a safe, state of the art environment with a dedicated and well-equipped team. Giving the children the best opportunities in their foundation of education.
Rosalind Gale
Senior Manager, Head of Events, Marketing, and Social Media
13 years’ experience. Rosalind is dedicated to making every event a memorable occasion for our families. She is passionate about early childhood development and is dedicated to giving every child the best experience during their time with Shuttle Kidz.
The ShuttleKidz Story
A specially formatted curriculum in an optimal environment
Shuttle Kidz is a family owned and run business, which was established in 1995, when Leslee, our founder, and her eldest daughter Leigh-Ann opened a small home-based day care centre with just 5 children in her home in Edgemead. Our numbers grew and grew until we could no longer run from home. We then moved the creche across to the building now known as Discovery Day Care, which is situated in Monte Vista.
Our centres have expanded and grown, moving locations to their current homes in Monte Vista and Century City. With a combined capacity of over 300 children, the ShuttleKidz schools are staples in the community. We are all incredibly passionate about what we do. Childcare has been part of our family for years and the children are always our number one priority.
We take education seriously, so we employ only experienced educators. Our teachers have experience ranging from 4 years to 15 years of classroom teaching experience. All of our teachers have completed a ECD qualification.
We maintain a commercial kitchen and a full-time cook so that we can prepare and serve nutritious, home-cooked meals and snacks for children. Our weekly menus are posted just outside the kitchen and in every classroom weekly. Parents are to provide an afternoon snack for their child.