Corny Rode, general manager of Yomelelani, told guests at the Grand Opening that the crèche for 12 babies in cots and 10 toddlers was now fully operational.
Parents had camped outside the school gates from midnight to ensure they had a place in the queue.
The nursery has a self-contained playroom, kitchenette, and laundry, which has provided some insulation from the prevailing influenza virus in the township over recent weeks. These compliment the upgraded facilities for 114 pre-school children.
