{"id":21442,"date":"2025-10-16T08:22:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T06:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/?p=21442"},"modified":"2025-10-16T08:13:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T06:13:45","slug":"building-a-space-where-children-can-simply-be-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/blog\/2025\/10\/16\/building-a-space-where-children-can-simply-be-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a space where children can simply be children"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meet Kelly Ferreira, founder and CEO of Tembali Party Park and Tembali Preschool. Her venue is a pre-school for special needs children and is used on weekends as a party venue.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

“My journey into early childhood education wasn\u2019t a straight line – it was a calling that found me when I least expected it.<\/p>\n

I started my career in events, thinking that creativity and energy would fulfil me, but something was missing. I wanted to make a lasting difference, not just memories for a day. That\u2019s when I decided to follow my heart and enrolled at a professional childcare college. Teaching and nurturing young minds had always been my passion – and I finally had the courage to pursue it.<\/p>\n

During the Covid-19 lockdowns, I began small – just a handful of children learning and playing inside my home. It was humble, but it was filled with heart. Soon after, I started bringing my daughters to play at Tembali Party Park during open play days, and I immediately saw its magic. The laughter, the open air, the sense of freedom – it felt like the perfect place for children to learn and grow.<\/p>\n

I approached the previous owners and asked if I could rent a section of the property to start my little school. That\u2019s where Tembali Preschool was born – a safe, joyful space where kids could simply be kids again. A year later, through hard work, faith, and determination, I became the proud owner of Tembali Party Park as well.<\/p>\n

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Kelly Ferreira.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Today, Tembali has blossomed into a vibrant community – a place where learning and laughter go hand in hand. It\u2019s more than just a preschool and a party venue, it\u2019s a home away from home. We\u2019ve opened our arms to children with special needs, ensuring every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated.<\/p>\n

Of course, the journey hasn\u2019t been easy. This past year brought my first major challenge – financial strain. But with every obstacle comes growth. I\u2019ve learned to adapt, promote smarter, and lean into the power of community. Word of mouth has been our biggest blessing – families sharing their experiences and helping others discover what makes Tembali special.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m also incredibly grateful for my team – a group of passionate, hard-working individuals who bring warmth, love, and stability to every child\u2019s day. They don\u2019t just show up for a job; they show up for a purpose.<\/p>\n

As both a mom to two beautiful girls and the owner of Tembali, I\u2019ve learned that nurturing children – whether my own or others – is the most rewarding work there is. My dream for the next five years is to expand Tembali\u2019s vision even further: to create a dedicated homeschool space on the property for children who need more one-on-one support, while continuing to grow our existing school and party park into a sanctuary of happiness and belonging.<\/p>\n

At Tembali, we believe every child deserves a place to feel free, safe, and loved, and that\u2019s exactly what we\u2019re building, one happy face at a time.”<\/p>\n

For more info, visit tembali.co.za<\/a> and follow them on Instagram @tembali_partpark<\/a><\/p>\n

Article by Kelly Ferreira.<\/p>\n

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