Childcare & Learning

Search for Cape Town nannies agencies, schools, homeschooling resources, and tutors.

Childcare & Nannies

Cape Town nanny placement and training services for permanent, temporary, overnight and occasional care.
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Childcare & Nannies

Training venues across Cape Town; placements across South Africa

Hours
Placement and cover hours vary; ask the agency directly.

The Nanny Movement combines practical nanny and caregiver training with recruitment for permanent, temporary, night and weekend care. Read more

Childcare & Nannies

Cape Town; permanent, temporary and holiday placements

Hours
Placement and cover hours vary; ask the agency directly.

Village Nannies is a long-running Cape Town agency placing live-in and live-out nannies, childminders and housekeepers, including temporary and holiday cover from one day. Read more

Childcare & Nannies

City Bowl and surrounding suburbs

Hours
Placement and cover hours vary; ask the agency directly.

Natasha Feliciano’s boutique agency has placed nannies, au pairs, night nannies and housekeepers around the City Bowl and surrounds since 2012. Candidates go through the agency’s screening and matching process. Nanny training and first aid are also available. Read more

Childcare & Nannies

Cape Town placements; changing training venues

Hours
Placement and cover hours vary; ask the agency directly.

Super Nannies has offered domestic-nanny placement and practical training since 2006. Its placement process includes CV vetting, interviews, childcare-skills evaluation, reference and real-time criminal checks, paid trial days, employment documents and UIF guidance. Read more

Childcare & Nannies

Cape Town and placements across South Africa

Hours
Placement and cover hours vary; ask the agency directly.

Top Nannies places nannies, housekeepers and domestic workers. Candidates are interviewed, references checked and criminal-clearance certificates required; nannies caring for babies and toddlers must have first aid. Read more

Preschools

Early-learning and pre-primary programmes, including Grade R options across Cape Town.
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Preschools

Lynfrae, Claremont
Grades
Play school · ages to be confirmed
Curriculum / approach
Play school programme · details to be confirmed

They are a play school in the Lynfrae, Claremont area shared as @stayandplayschool. Current ages, programme, hours, fees and admissions details need to be confirmed directly with the school.

Preschools

13 St Luke's Road, Claremont, Cape Town
Grades
Pre-primary
Curriculum / approach
Play-based pre-primary programme

They are a close-knit, community-based Claremont pre-primary school with two age-banded classes, play and learning development, optional aftercare and extramurals.

Preschools

Constantia Greenbelt
Grades
Playgroup
Curriculum / approach
Nature-based Forest School learning through play

They are an outdoor play school on a private Constantia property with direct, supervised access to the greenbelt. Children learn through nature-based exploration and play, with no more than 12 children and two facilitators.

Preschools

Imhoff, Sandown, Somerset West, Sunningdale, Taroko & Hermanus
Grades
Preschool to high school · campus dependent
Curriculum / approach
Montessori-inspired early and junior years · IEB · Cambridge International · Sí

They are a multi-campus independent school group combining a Montessori-inspired foundation in the early and junior years with IEB, Cambridge International and Sí senior pathways. Available phases and pathways differ by campus.

Preschools

Cnr Burgundy and Carmine Drive, Burgundy Estate, Cape Town
Grades
Preschool
Curriculum / approach
Curro early childhood development programme

They are a Curro preschool offering an early-childhood programme built around guided play, developmental activities and preparation for Grade R.

Preschools

12 Twist Street, Rosenpark, Bellville
Grades
Infant care–Grade R
Curriculum / approach
Curro Curiosity Approach · play-based early childhood development

They offer Curro's play-based Curiosity Approach, with age-appropriate activities designed to encourage children to explore, investigate and learn through play.

Preschools

Socrates Way, Century City, Cape Town
Grades
Preschool · Grade R–12
Curriculum / approach
Curro early childhood programme · CAPS · IEB

They are a Curro campus spanning preschool, primary and high school. The preschool uses play-based early learning, the primary school follows CAPS and the high school prepares learners for the IEB matric examination.

Preschools

Sonstraal Heights and Groot Phesantekraal, Durbanville
Grades
Preschool · Grade R–12
Curriculum / approach
Curro early childhood programme · CAPS · IEB

They are a Curro school spanning preschool, primary and high school across nearby Durbanville campuses. The primary school follows CAPS and the high school prepares learners for the IEB matric examination.

Preschools

Sonkring, Brackenfell
Grades
Preschool · Grade R–10 in 2026
Curriculum / approach
Curro early childhood programme · CAPS · IEB

They are a Curro campus with preschool, primary and a growing high school. The primary school follows CAPS, while the high school follows an enhanced curriculum leading to the IEB matric examination.

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Primary Schools

Public and independent primary schools, with curriculum, admissions and aftercare information where available.
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Primary Schools

Imhoff, Sandown, Somerset West, Sunningdale, Taroko & Hermanus
Grades
Preschool to high school · campus dependent
Curriculum / approach
Montessori-inspired early and junior years · IEB · Cambridge International · Sí

They are a multi-campus independent school group combining a Montessori-inspired foundation in the early and junior years with IEB, Cambridge International and Sí senior pathways. Available phases and pathways differ by campus.

Primary Schools

Socrates Way, Century City, Cape Town
Grades
Preschool · Grade R–12
Curriculum / approach
Curro early childhood programme · CAPS · IEB

They are a Curro campus spanning preschool, primary and high school. The preschool uses play-based early learning, the primary school follows CAPS and the high school prepares learners for the IEB matric examination.

Primary Schools

Sonstraal Heights and Groot Phesantekraal, Durbanville
Grades
Preschool · Grade R–12
Curriculum / approach
Curro early childhood programme · CAPS · IEB

They are a Curro school spanning preschool, primary and high school across nearby Durbanville campuses. The primary school follows CAPS and the high school prepares learners for the IEB matric examination.

Primary Schools

Sonkring, Brackenfell
Grades
Preschool · Grade R–10 in 2026
Curriculum / approach
Curro early childhood programme · CAPS · IEB

They are a Curro campus with preschool, primary and a growing high school. The primary school follows CAPS, while the high school follows an enhanced curriculum leading to the IEB matric examination.

Primary Schools

Corner Sandown Road and Discovery Drive, Sandown, Cape Town
Grades
Preschool · Grade R–12
Curriculum / approach
Curro early childhood programme · CAPS · NSC

They are a Curro campus spanning preschool, primary and high school. Learners progress from play-based early learning to CAPS through Grade 12 and the National Senior Certificate.

Primary Schools

Corner Wildebeest and Springbok Road, Uitzicht, Durbanville
Grades
Grade 1–12
Curriculum / approach
CAPS · NSC

They are an assisted-learning Curro primary and high school offering smaller classes and additional support for learners who benefit from a more individualised environment.

Primary Schools

1 Sundarbans Road, Sitari Country Estate, Somerset West
Grades
Preschool · Grade R–12
Curriculum / approach
Curro early childhood programme · CAPS · IEB

They are a Curro campus spanning preschool, primary and high school. The preschool accepts babies, the primary school follows CAPS and the high school prepares learners for the IEB matric examination.

Primary Schools

20 Cavalcade Road, Green Point, Cape Town
Grades
Early learning · Grade 1–12
Curriculum / approach
Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning · IEB

They are a co-educational Reddam House school spanning early learning to Grade 12. The early learning programme is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and the senior school prepares learners for the IEB matric examination.

Primary Schools

Reddam Avenue, Steenberg Boulevard, Constantia, Cape Town
Grades
Early learning · Grade 1–12
Curriculum / approach
Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning · IEB

They are a co-educational Reddam House school spanning early learning to Grade 12. The early learning programme is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and the senior school prepares learners for the IEB matric examination.

Primary Schools

Shamwari Close, Clara Anna Fontein Estate, Durbanville
Grades
Early learning · Grade 1–12
Curriculum / approach
Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning · IEB · Cambridge International

They are a co-educational Reddam House school spanning early learning to Grade 12. The early learning programme is inspired by Reggio Emilia, with IEB and Cambridge pathways in the senior years.

Primary Schools

Alexandra Road, Oude Molen Village, Pinelands, Cape Town
Grades
Playgroup and Kindergarten to Class 7
Curriculum / approach
Waldorf

They are a small Waldorf school offering Playgroup and Kindergarten through Class 7, with an experiential, arts-rich approach and an emphasis on child development.

Primary Schools

4459 Main Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town
Grades
Nursery through senior primary
Curriculum / approach
Montessori · aligned with national curriculum standards

They are a child-centred Montessori school with nursery, preschool, junior primary and senior primary classes. The school uses mixed-age groups and self-directed learning within a structured environment.

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High Schools

Cape Town public and independent high schools for Grades 8–12 and equivalent senior phases.
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High Schools

Imhoff, Sandown, Somerset West, Sunningdale, Taroko & Hermanus
Grades
Preschool to high school · campus dependent
Curriculum / approach
Montessori-inspired early and junior years · IEB · Cambridge International · Sí

They are a multi-campus independent school group combining a Montessori-inspired foundation in the early and junior years with IEB, Cambridge International and Sí senior pathways. Available phases and pathways differ by campus.

High Schools

Socrates Way, Century City, Cape Town
Grades
Preschool · Grade R–12
Curriculum / approach
Curro early childhood programme · CAPS · IEB

They are a Curro campus spanning preschool, primary and high school. The preschool uses play-based early learning, the primary school follows CAPS and the high school prepares learners for the IEB matric examination.

High Schools

Sonstraal Heights and Groot Phesantekraal, Durbanville
Grades
Preschool · Grade R–12
Curriculum / approach
Curro early childhood programme · CAPS · IEB

They are a Curro school spanning preschool, primary and high school across nearby Durbanville campuses. The primary school follows CAPS and the high school prepares learners for the IEB matric examination.

High Schools

Sonkring, Brackenfell
Grades
Preschool · Grade R–10 in 2026
Curriculum / approach
Curro early childhood programme · CAPS · IEB

They are a Curro campus with preschool, primary and a growing high school. The primary school follows CAPS, while the high school follows an enhanced curriculum leading to the IEB matric examination.

High Schools

Corner Sandown Road and Discovery Drive, Sandown, Cape Town
Grades
Preschool · Grade R–12
Curriculum / approach
Curro early childhood programme · CAPS · NSC

They are a Curro campus spanning preschool, primary and high school. Learners progress from play-based early learning to CAPS through Grade 12 and the National Senior Certificate.

High Schools

Corner Wildebeest and Springbok Road, Uitzicht, Durbanville
Grades
Grade 1–12
Curriculum / approach
CAPS · NSC

They are an assisted-learning Curro primary and high school offering smaller classes and additional support for learners who benefit from a more individualised environment.

High Schools

60 Sir Lowry Road, Cape Town
Grades
Grade 8–12
Curriculum / approach
CAPS · NSC

They are a technology-focused Curro high school using the DigiEd approach, with teachers guiding learners through project-based work in a digitally supported environment.

High Schools

Corner Delft Main and Emporium Street, Delft, Cape Town
Grades
Grade 8–12
Curriculum / approach
CAPS · NSC

They are a technology-focused Curro high school using the DigiEd approach, with teachers guiding learners through project-based work in a digitally supported environment.

High Schools

1 Sundarbans Road, Sitari Country Estate, Somerset West
Grades
Preschool · Grade R–12
Curriculum / approach
Curro early childhood programme · CAPS · IEB

They are a Curro campus spanning preschool, primary and high school. The preschool accepts babies, the primary school follows CAPS and the high school prepares learners for the IEB matric examination.

High Schools

20 Cavalcade Road, Green Point, Cape Town
Grades
Early learning · Grade 1–12
Curriculum / approach
Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning · IEB

They are a co-educational Reddam House school spanning early learning to Grade 12. The early learning programme is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and the senior school prepares learners for the IEB matric examination.

High Schools

Reddam Avenue, Steenberg Boulevard, Constantia, Cape Town
Grades
Early learning · Grade 1–12
Curriculum / approach
Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning · IEB

They are a co-educational Reddam House school spanning early learning to Grade 12. The early learning programme is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and the senior school prepares learners for the IEB matric examination.

High Schools

Shamwari Close, Clara Anna Fontein Estate, Durbanville
Grades
Early learning · Grade 1–12
Curriculum / approach
Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning · IEB · Cambridge International

They are a co-educational Reddam House school spanning early learning to Grade 12. The early learning programme is inspired by Reggio Emilia, with IEB and Cambridge pathways in the senior years.

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Homeschool Resources

Online schools, curricula, learning centres and support for families educating at home.
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Homeschool Resources

Grades
Grade R–12 and international equivalents
Curriculum / approach
CAPS, IEB and international pathways

They are an online school with South African and international curriculum pathways, live and on-demand lessons, marked assessments and different support tiers. Parent involvement is higher in the younger grades.

Homeschool Resources

Grades
Grade R–12
Curriculum / approach
CAPS-aligned

Impaq is the country's largest home-education provider, and the one to understand first because it is not a school. Read more

Homeschool Resources

Grades
Grades 8–12, plus adult matric
Curriculum / approach
CAPS (National Senior Certificate) and Cambridge International

UCT Online High School is an online high school for Grades 8 to 12, run by Valenture under the University of Cape Town name and registered with SACAI. Read more

Homeschool Resources

Grades
Grade R–12, plus adult matric
Curriculum / approach
CAPS with an IEB matric

Brainline has been teaching at a distance for close to forty years and was the first home-education provider recognised by the IEB, so a Brainline matric is an IEB matric. Read more

Homeschool Resources

Grades
Grade R–12 and international equivalents
Curriculum / approach
CAPS, IEB, SACAI and Pearson Edexcel pathways

They are a teacher-led online school offering live, hybrid and recorded formats in English and Afrikaans, with South African and international qualification pathways.

Homeschool Resources

Grades
Grade 4–12
Curriculum / approach
IEB · NSC

They are an online IEB school built around small Pods of eight learners, daily teacher contact, individual progress dashboards and a mix of independent work and live connection.

Homeschool Resources

Grades
Grade R–12 and Cambridge equivalents
Curriculum / approach
IEB/CAPS and Cambridge pathways

They are an online school offering South African IEB and Cambridge pathways, with a personalised-learning approach and an option for prospective families to test-drive the school day.

Homeschool Resources

Grades
Grade R–12 and international equivalents
Curriculum / approach
CAPS, British International and US GED pathways

They are a self-paced online school with South African CAPS, British International and US GED pathways. Lessons and assessments are completed through its learning platform with teacher support.

Homeschool Resources

Grades
Grade 5–12
Curriculum / approach
Curro curriculum · IEB matric

They are a fully online school with live teacher-led classes, a conventional timetable and recorded lessons for revision. Parents do not need to deliver the teaching.

Homeschool Resources

Grades
Pre-primary to lower secondary
Curriculum / approach
International British curriculum

They are a Cape Town-based homeschool support service offering structured international lesson plans, assessments, live online classes and parent workshops.

Homeschool Resources

Grades
Home education · phases depend on selected programme
Curriculum / approach
Home-education content and assessment support

They are a Christian home-education association offering enrolled families a learning platform, content, assessment, expertise and support.

Homeschool Resources

Sunningdale
Grades
Grades 4–12
Curriculum / approach
Supported home-based learning programme

They are a learning centre offering a flexible, tutor-supported alternative for home-education families, with personalised guidance, resources and a community setting.

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Tutors

Tutoring and extra-lesson options for primary and high-school learners across subjects and curricula.
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Tutors

20 Brickfield Road, Salt River, Cape Town
Grades
Grade R to university
Curriculum / approach
CAPS · IEB · IB · Cambridge

They are a tutor-matching service offering one-to-one online or in-person support. Tutors are matched by subject, grade, curriculum, learning needs and location.

Tutors

Cape Town · online or in person
Grades
Primary school to university
Curriculum / approach
CAPS · IEB · Cambridge · university modules

They are a one-to-one tutor-matching service covering a wide range of school and university subjects. Tutors are matched to the learner's subject, level, location and learning needs, with online and in-person options.

Tutors

Cape Town · online or at home
Grades
Grade R to university
Curriculum / approach
CAPS · IEB · Cambridge · university modules

They are a personalised tutor-matching service with screened tutors for online or in-home one-to-one lessons. Their Cape Town team covers school subjects through university, with learning consultants supporting the match.

Tutors

Cape Town · online or in person
Grades
Grade R–12 and university
Curriculum / approach
CAPS · IEB · South African university modules

They are a Cape Town-based tutoring platform that personally matches learners with tutors for school subjects and university modules. Online lessons are available nationally, with in-person Cape Town lessons where a suitable tutor is available.

Tutors

Cape Town · online or in person
Grades
Grades 4–12
Curriculum / approach
CAPS · IEB

They are a relationship-based tutoring team that personally matches each learner with a tutor by personality, subject expertise and teaching style. They also offer study skills, exam preparation, bridging support and reader or scribe assistance.

Tutors

Cape Town · online or in person
Grades
Primary school to university
Curriculum / approach
CAPS · IEB · Cambridge · IB · GED · university modules

They are a one-to-one tutoring company with subject-specialist tutors for primary, high-school and university learners. Academic coaching is also available for learners who need help with study systems and independent learning.

Tutors

Pinelands
Grades
Primary and high school
Curriculum / approach
Learner's school Mathematics syllabus

They offer private, in-person one-to-one Mathematics tutoring that follows each learner's school syllabus and focuses on foundations, confidence and problem-solving.

Tutors

70 Settlers Drive, Edgemead, Cape Town
Grades
Full-time Grades 10–12 in 2026 · extra lessons for all grades
Curriculum / approach
CAPS support

They are a small-class learning centre providing homeschool support for senior learners and targeted extra lessons for all grades.

Tutors

Centres across Cape Town · Bergvliet, Rondebosch, Crawford, Constantia, Tokai, Durbanville, Table View & Panorama
Grades
Preschool to high school
Curriculum / approach
Kumon Maths · Kumon English (incl. ESL)

The after-school maths and English programme where children work at their own level rather than their grade, so a child who needs to go back and firm up the foundations can, and one who is ahead keeps moving. Read more

Tutors

Centres across Cape Town · Tokai, Pinelands, Claremont, Athlone, Boston & Mitchells Plain
Grades
Grades 4–12
Curriculum / approach
CAPS · Cambridge IGCSE

They are a South African maths tuition system that has been going since 1976, built around a computer programme with a tutor in the room. Each child works through their own individual programme at their own pace and the tutor is there when they get stuck. Read more

Tutors

Claremont, Durbanville & Somerset West · online nationwide
Grades
Grade R–12
Curriculum / approach
Maths · English, reading, spelling and comprehension

Kip McGrath is a maths and English tuition franchise that has been running since 1976, with three centres in the Cape Town area and over 500 worldwide. Read more

Specialised & Learning Support

Schools for different learning and developmental profiles. The right fit depends on your child's assessed needs.
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Specialised & Learning Support

Corner Wildebeest and Springbok Road, Uitzicht, Durbanville
Grades
Grade 1–12
Curriculum / approach
CAPS · NSC

They are an assisted-learning Curro primary and high school offering smaller classes and additional support for learners who benefit from a more individualised environment.

Specialised & Learning Support

Durbanville, Rylands & Somerset West · online
Grades
Primary and high school
Supports
Reading and comprehension difficulties, dyslexia, maths difficulties, and weak concentration or memory

Edublox runs reading and learning clinics rather than extra lessons. Read more

Specialised & Learning Support

99 Main Road, Plumstead, Cape Town
Grades
Grade 1–12 · alternative pathways also offered
Supports
ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, speech/language, motor and sensory difficulties, ASD and other learning needs

They are a specialist independent school for learners with specific learning difficulties. The preparatory campus, high-school campus and alternative pathways support different profiles through small classes, individual education plans and multidisciplinary input.

Specialised & Learning Support

16A Heather Street, Claremont, Cape Town
Grades
From Grade R · confirm senior exit point directly
Supports
ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, neurodiversity, learning difficulties, sensory integration and autism

They are a small remedial school using a therapeutic education approach that combines academic work with neurodevelopmental activities and support for emotional, social and sensory-motor development.

Specialised & Learning Support

2 Swellengrebel Avenue, Bothasig, Cape Town
Grades
Grade 1–12
Supports
Specific learning difficulties affecting areas such as reading, writing, spelling, language, comprehension, memory, numeracy or perceptual skills

They are a co-educational public special school for learners with specific learning difficulties. It follows the national curriculum through Grade 12, with small classes and multidisciplinary assessment or therapy where needed.

Specialised & Learning Support

91 Main Road, Diep River, Cape Town
Grades
Age-banded specialised programme
Supports
Intellectual impairment, including Down syndrome, foetal alcohol syndrome, Williams syndrome and acquired conditions

They are a public special school and resource centre for learners whose primary barrier is intellectual impairment. The programme serves children and young people from age six to 18.

Specialised & Learning Support

Corner Erica Drive and Symphony Way, Belhar, Cape Town
Grades
Age-banded specialised programme
Supports
Severe intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder

They are a public special school for learners with severe intellectual disability and autism. Learning is differentiated to each pupil's level, with practical life skills alongside adapted academic work.

Specialised & Learning Support

Union Avenue, Pinelands, Cape Town
Grades
Needs-led classes and individualised programmes
Supports
Learning challenges and developmental delays, including autism and ADHD

They are a small specialised school for children with learning challenges and developmental delays. Each learner follows an individual programme combining literacy, numeracy, motor, communication and social development.

Specialised & Learning Support

Corner Dorothea Drive and Cedar Crescent, Parklands, Cape Town
Grades
Grade R–12 and alternative exit pathways
Supports
Dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADD/ADHD, anxiety and other barriers to learning

They are a therapeutic academy for high-functioning neurodiverse learners and children who need more time and individual attention. It combines Cambridge academics with an alternative pathway that includes vocational exploration.

Specialised & Learning Support

Plumstead
Grades
Pre-Grade R to Grade 4
Supports
Autism, ADHD/ADD, Asperger's syndrome and global developmental delay

They are a specialised school using small classes, adapted academics and individual education plans to build independence. Morning care, aftercare, occupational therapy and selected extramurals are available.

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