Little Beehive Daycare

Have you secured your childs spot for 2027?

At the hive our 2-3 year class is a maximum of 12 children and our 3-4 year class a maximum of 15 children.

🐝 Currently our 4-5 year class for 2027 is full and at capacity.

Each age group has a qualified Teacher and assistant and our parents are provided with a weekly lesson plan and we have Kinderkinetics excellent for your childs development included once a week within our fees and a lovely variety of extra-mural activities .

We flow a holistic learning programme and embrace learning thru play!

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😴🦠 Why Your Child Gets More Sick When They’re Overtired

Parents often focus on vitamins, immune boosters and healthy eating…
But one of the biggest things affecting your child’s immune system is actually:

👉 SLEEP

When children are overtired, their bodies struggle to fight infections properly.

That’s why children who:
• Go to bed too late
• Skip naps
• Wake often at night
• Have busy, overstimulating schedules

👉 Often get sick more frequently and take longer to recover.

😴 What happens when kids don’t sleep enough?

Poor sleep can lead to:

• Weaker immune function
• More coughs & colds
• Increased inflammation
• Mood swings & meltdowns
• Difficulty concentrating
• Slower recovery from illness

🧠 A tired child’s body is stressed

Overtired children produce more stress hormones, which can affect:
• Immunity
• Appetite
• Behaviour
• Emotional regulation

Sometimes the “naughty” or emotional child is actually just… exhausted.

⏰ How much sleep do children actually need?

👶 Babies: 12–16 hours
🧒 Toddlers: 11–14 hours
👦 School kids: 9–11 hours

And yes… many children are getting far less than this.

💡 Signs your child may be overtired

• Hyperactive at night
• Emotional meltdowns
• Struggling to wake up
• Dark circles under eyes
• Constant illness
• Falling asleep in the car instantly

🤍 The good news?

Earlier bedtimes are one of the simplest ways to support your child’s:
✔ Immunity
✔ Behaviour
✔ Mood
✔ Overall health

Sometimes the best “immune booster” is not found in a bottle…
👉 It’s a good night’s sleep.

💬 What time does bedtime happen in your house? 😅

Dr Willem Smit
Paediatrician

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