Chanka Trace Childhood Centre logo, a colourful handprint Chanka TraceChildhood Centre
Ages 18 months – 6 years · Aranguez, Trinidad

We prepare our youths today for a better tomorrow.

A home away from home in San Juan, where teacher-mothers nurture every child's love of learning — from first phonics sounds to backyard harvests, festival dress-up days and Friday movie mornings.

Open 7:30am – 5pm, Mon–Fri Certified First Aider on staff 2.5-year preschool programme
Children tending the vegetable garden
little green thumbs
Children painting a handprint rainbow
handprints & rainbows
Decorated iced cupcakes
baking day treats
Child holding an achievement trophy
proud moments
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Melissa Paul

Head Teacher & Centre Manager

Melissa has spent over a decade in Early Childhood Care & Education, dedicating each day to building an environment where every child feels supported — even when a child needs a different learning style to thrive.

"If I could relive another life, I would choose this job again."

ECCE Teacher/Admin Certification, UWI Child Psychology, UWI Certified First Aider, St John Ambulance T&T
Our Story

A home away from home for San Juan's youngest learners.

At Chanka Trace Childhood Centre, we cater to parents who need a safe, secure and reliable day-to-day service. Our doors are open from as early as 7:30am till 5pm to assist working parents — we house your kids not only as a school, but as a home where quality matters most.

Our teachers are mothers themselves: loving, understanding, pleasant and easy to deal with. Our preschool curriculum is broad, balanced and coherent, weaving together reading and phonics, writing, arts, dance, music and choir with the festivals and holidays our families celebrate together.

"Our kids enjoy our enlarged open space for backyard gardening and sunny outdoor play — and our lush green savannah next door means a game of sports is never far away!"

Parking, drop-offs and pick-ups run smoothly every single day, so mornings stay stress-free for you and your little one.

Why Families Choose Us

Everything your child needs to grow, right here.

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Reading is our superpower

Preschoolers master phonics early and graduate as confident A-class readers and writers.

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Backyard gardening

An enlarged outdoor space for planting, watering and harvesting — plus sunny outdoor play.

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Arts, dance & choir

Festivals and holidays come alive through art, music, dance and celebration all year round.

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Young chefs & bakers

On special days, kids get messy in the kitchen learning to cook and bake their own treats.

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Speech & potty support

We work hand-in-hand with parents on speech therapy and potty training, at each child's pace.

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Savannah sports days

Our lush green savannah next door means a game of sports is always close by.

Our Weekly Rhythm

Focused academics, then Friday fun.

Our schedule is broad, balanced and coherent — steady learning through the week, capped off with a day the children look forward to all week long.

Monday – Thursday

Academics & skill-building

  • Individual reading & phonics
  • Handwriting & early writing
  • Arts, dance, music & choir
  • Backyard gardening & outdoor play
Friday

Fun Day

  • In-class movie day
  • Field trips
  • Bicycle day
  • Acting & drama
GUARANTEED
A-CLASS
READERS

Our school is best known for reading.

Children are taught to master phonics early, then move on gradually to become confident, A-class readers and writers before they graduate — a guaranteed outcome upon completion of our 2.5-year preschool programme, for children with no learning disabilities.

Included at No Extra Cost

Support that goes beyond the classroom.

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Potty Training

Our teacher-mothers assist each child when the time is right for them.

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Speech Therapy Support

We coordinate closely with parents of children in speech therapy.

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Learning Differences

We facilitate children with mild to moderate learning disabilities.

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Vacation Camps

Easter, July/August and Christmas camps run yearly.

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Find Us

Aranguez Community Centre, Mahelal St, Aranguez, San Juan, Trinidad

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Opening Hours

Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 5:00pm

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Vacation Camps

Easter, July/August & Christmas — yearly