At Tender Touch Nursery & Daycare Centre in Athlone, Gweru, we provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to learn, play, and grow. We follow the ZIMSEC (Heritage-Based Curriculum) and Cambridge Checkpoint, building strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, creativity, and social skills.
We are a child-centered Early Childhood Development Centre rooted in Christian values — nurturing heart, mind, and body. Based at 85 Simon Mazorodze Road, Athlone, Gweru, our qualified educators deliver a warm, inclusive environment with structured play, early literacy & numeracy, music & movement, outdoor exploration, and social-emotional learning. We follow the ZIMSEC (Heritage-Based Curriculum) and Cambridge Checkpoint frameworks to prepare children for primary school and beyond.
To provide a loving, safe, and stimulating setting where every child builds confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
To accompany families through the foundational years — from preschool to primary — with joyful, holistic growth.
Faith • Care • Safety • Curiosity • Respect • Partnership with Parents.
A warm welcome from our founder, Miss Khumalo — the heart behind the name “Tender Touch”, chosen to reflect gentle guidance, wisdom, and unconditional love.
We began with just three children — the very first steps of our Tender Touch journey.
Now a lively community of 80+ little voices — learning, laughing, and shining together.
Ministry-approved with Toddlers, ECD A & ECD B (from 3 years, potty-trained), offering ZIMSEC & Cambridge Checkpoint foundations.
An additional block with 3 classrooms and a dedicated Computer Room to spark digital literacy.
Our bold next step — extending Tender Touch care and learning into early primary.
We support Rosedale Children's Home and celebrate together at Sports Day, Christmas Family Fun Day & Carols, and enriching learning trips.
“Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6
Qualified Teachers
Years of Experience
Happy Learners
Learning Programs
Oversees operations with a gentle, organised and child-centred approach.
Guides ECD B learners into primary readiness with care and structure.
Creates a fun, structured ECD A environment focused on early skills.
Supports our youngest learners with gentle routines and play-based care.
Prepare warm, nutritious meals and snacks for our little ones.
Keeps the grounds safe, clean and secure for children and families.
Parents love our warm environment, consistent communication, and visible progress in confidence, language, and social skills.
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Our child settled so quickly. The teachers keep us updated and genuinely care.
We love the daily notes and photos. Our son can’t wait to go each morning!
The play-based approach works. We’ve seen real growth in language and confidence.
