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Listings we love
Play Cafés
Cavendish Close, 11 Warwick Street, Claremont- Cost
- R100 baby area · R120 weekdays · R180 weekends
- Ages
- 0–7 years
Imagine has an open-plan pretend-play village for ages 0–7, with a separate sensory baby area and tables where you can have coffee, eat or get some work done while still seeing the children. Read more
Obstetricians
Suite 304, Life Kingsbury Medical Suites, Wilderness Road, Claremont- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8–4:30pm · Fri 8–2pm
Dr Sonntag provides antenatal care, ultrasound, vaginal and caesarean deliveries, including VBAC when clinically appropriate and postnatal care. Her gynaecological work includes contraception, teenage health and menopause.
Big local park that has a fenced toddler area, bigger jungle gyms deeper in, and is dog-friendly. You can also occasionally get a coffee, ice cream and some snacks from a local vendor on the bottom school field.
Feeding & Lactation
South Seas, 129 Beach Road, Mouille Point- Hours
- Mon & Wed–Fri 9–2pm · Tue 10–5pm
Thula's registered nurses and midwives are International Board Certified Lactation Consultants. Clinic appointments cover breast- or bottle-feeding, expressing, returning to work, solids, newborn care and growth checks, with referral to other health professionals when needed.
Indoor Attractions
Oude Molen Eco Village, Alexandra Road, Pinelands- Price
- From R55 p/h · 0–4 months free
- Ages
- Babies–6 years
Oude Molen Eco Village spot with indoor and outdoor play areas, pony rides, and farm animals across the road — best for ages 1–6. 0–4 months free; 5–11 months R55 p/h; 1–2 years R60 p/h; 3+ R65 p/h.
A well-baby clinic run by Sister Penny Barnard, affiliated with Copperfield Childcare's Claremont paediatric practice. Her nursing-association listing includes immunisations and feeding advice and counselling.
What moms say
Sister Penny who does vaccinations (she is amazing).
Gardens, Harbours & Easy Wanders
22 Brommersvlei Road, Constantia- Price
- Free
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8–4:45pm · Sat & Sun 9–4:45pm
Wander the leafy family-run garden nursery, say hello to the ducks and chickens, and let the kids loose in the playground — a relaxed, free outing with a coffee cart open (sometimes).
Special group that connects moms with young kids and babies. They meet on Tuesdays from 9:30–11:30am and all are welcome.
Restaurants with Play Areas
3 Noreen Avenue, Claremont- Cost
- No separate play fee.
- Ages
- All ages
Gray's Eatery is the restaurant on the Luxe & Little property in Claremont, serving artisan coffee and wholesome halaal breakfasts, lunches and treats. Read more
Wine Farms & Estate Outings
37 Klein Constantia Road, Constantia- Price
- Free, with option to buy food and wine
- Ages
- All ages
The picnic lawns are open again for summer.
Buitenverwachting is an easy Constantia wine-farm outing with Coffee BloC for breakfast or lunch, a takeaway deli and broad lawns where families can enjoy picnic-style platters in the warmer months. Bring your own blanket; self-catering, lawn tables and pets are not allowed. Read more
Clubs, Nature & Life Skills
Rondebosch- Price
- R250 per child · bundles available
- Ages
- 1½–6 years, with a parent
Occasional kids potting workshops — a relaxed, messy play afternoon session for moms and kids aged 1.5 to 6. Each child gets seedlings, pots, soil, plant markers and decorative stickers, and goes home with four potted flowers/herb/veggies (depending on the theme). Read more
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In the Spotlight
Family GPs
6 Stonepine Close, Tokai, 7945- Booking
- Online booking on their website
Tokai Allergy & Asthma is run by Dr Ina-Mari McAlister, a general practitioner with postgraduate qualifications in Allergy and Asthma care. She provides a dedicated allergy and asthma service for the whole family, including babies, children and adults. Read more
What moms say
She was very thorough and kind and very natural - my daughter could talk to her and explain.
Family GPs
4 Victoria Avenue, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8–5pm · Sat 8:30–12pm
- Booking
- Online through their website, or phone or WhatsApp reception
A modern family practice looking after everyone from newborns to grandparents, with a real soft spot for paediatrics: well-baby checks, childhood illnesses, vaccinations. Read more
Birth and parent-preparation course presented either over a weekend, Sat and Sun 9–4pm, or across four Thurs evenings, 6:30–9:30pm.
Mental Health & Counselling
Forest Avenue, Tokai, Cape Town- Price
- Counselling R700 per hour · Mothermorphosis R2,400
A motherhood wellness counsellor and matrescence researcher supporting overwhelmed moms. Read more
Munchkins Parenting is all about empowering parents to transform family dynamics into something beautiful. Read more
Parent Groups & Coaching
Nolene Adams supports expectant couples and new parents through the identity and relationship shifts that come with becoming a family — the part no one really prepares you for. Read more
Parent Groups & Coaching
Thornwick Road, Plumstead- Price
- R380 per month
Her Brave Mamas Group is not taking on new group members at the moment.
Through her Brave Mamas support group and Brave Coaching programs, Kirsty Melmed is teaching this generation of moms how to consciously explore their new identity while being a conscious parent. Read more
What moms say
A wonderful life coach who works specifically with moms!
Physiotherapists
55 Morningside Street and Pinelands Grove, Pinelands; home visits- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9–5pm
- Ages
- All ages
Origin Physiotherapy is a physiotherapy practice based in Pinelands, Cape Town, providing personalised, evidence-informed care for people of all ages. Read more
Paediatric Speech Therapist, Certified Neonatal Therapist and Certified Lactation consultant. Assessment and management of neonatal and paediatric feeding difficulties and early childhood intervention. Read more
Sarah Goodwin is a physiotherapist and Pilates instructor based in Meadowridge, Cape Town. Read more
Physiotherapists
4 Mountbatten Avenue, Pinelands, Cape Town, 7405- Price
- Initial session R880 (45–60 min) · follow-up R770 (45 min) · home visit R950
- Booking
- Book online through the website, or WhatsApp her
A pelvic health physiotherapist who supports women and children through all walks of life — bladder and bowel incontinence, pelvic and sexual pain, endometriosis, pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopausal care. Read more
Nicole is an internationally certified responsive baby-led sleep and wellbeing specialist who previously worked as an occupational therapist. Read more
What moms say
She is amazing! She's helped me with both of my girls.
Hire
- Price
- From R85 a place setting · optional setup from R1 200
- Booking
- Reserve your box and date online
It's all in the detail was born from a simple truth: when you're a mom juggling the beautiful chaos of family life, you know exactly what a celebration should feel like — and exactly how disappointing it is when it falls short. Read more
The Knotted Word creates modern heirlooms for children's rooms and playrooms. Each name or word sign is hand wire-knitted using the icord technique, turning a simple wire into a piece of soft, sculptural art that hangs beautifully on any wall. Read more
Playgroups
McKinley Road, Kenilworth, Cape Town- Price
- R1,800 per term (9 lessons) · R250 drop-in
- Ages
- Babies & toddlers · age-group dependent
Blooming Babes offers intimate baby and toddler classes in Kenilworth. Founded by a qualified teacher and mum of two with a passion for early childhood development, each class is thoughtfully designed to nurture early learning. Read more
Holiday Programmes
The Bay Academy, 186 Valley Road, Hout Bay- Price
- R1 990 a child for both days
- Ages
- 11–16 years
A two-day holiday workshop for teenagers, built around the idea that creating something is leadership in action. It's hands-on and collaborative rather than lecture-style: creative work, team building, out-of-the-box thinking, plus practical life skills like money matters. Read more
Cakes & Treats
Tokai- Pricing
- Small cakes from R850 · bespoke from R1,000 · cupcakes from R30 each
- Dietary options
- Confirm dietary and allergen requirements
Bespoke local bakery - custom home made celebration cakes, cupcakes, cake pops. She works with high quality, free range products, and all items can be customized to any theme. Delivery available.
Preschools
6 St Patrick's Road, Claremont, Cape Town- Grades
- Preschool
- Curriculum / approach
- Montessori
They are a small home-based Montessori preschool in a garden setting, with a maximum of six children and individual, mixed-age learning led by an experienced Montessori directress.
Preschools
2 Langton Road, Mowbray, Cape Town, 7700- Grades
- Playgroup
- Curriculum / approach
- Waldorf-inspired · creative free play, arts and crafts, puppetry and storytelling, gardening and baking
They are a small, gentle playgroup for 2 to 4 year olds in a playroom at the back of a leafy garden. Waldorf-led, so days are unhurried: lots of creative free play, plus arts and crafts, puppetry and storytelling, gardening, baking. Read more
Preschools
Bishopscourt Road, Claremont- Grades
- Playgroup
- Curriculum / approach
- Play-based · part of the Play Sense micro playschool network
They are a small home-based playschool on Bishopscourt Road, run by Lauren Spagnoletti. Suitable for children 18 months - 4 years. Numbers are capped at six children, making it suited to a child's first school. Times: Mon–Fri, 8:15–12:00. Read more