Early-learning and pre-primary programmes, including Grade R options across Cape Town.
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6 St Patrick's Road, Claremont, Cape TownThey 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.
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2 Langton Road, Mowbray, Cape Town, 7700They 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
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Bishopscourt Road, ClaremontThey 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
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Lynfrae, ClaremontThey 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.
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13 St Luke's Road, Claremont, Cape TownThey are a close-knit, community-based Claremont pre-primary school with two age-banded classes, play and learning development, optional aftercare and extramurals.
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Constantia GreenbeltThey 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.
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Imhoff, Sandown, Somerset West, Sunningdale, Taroko & HermanusThey 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.
Available age stages, senior pathways and fees differ by campus; confirm the right campus directly.
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Cnr Burgundy and Carmine Drive, Burgundy Estate, Cape TownThey are a Curro preschool offering an early-childhood programme built around guided play, developmental activities and preparation for Grade R.
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12 Twist Street, Rosenpark, BellvilleThey offer Curro's play-based Curiosity Approach, with age-appropriate activities designed to encourage children to explore, investigate and learn through play.
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Socrates Way, Century City, Cape TownThey 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.
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Sonstraal Heights and Groot Phesantekraal, DurbanvilleThey 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.
The preschool and primary school are in Sonstraal Heights; the high school is at Groot Phesantekraal.
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Sonkring, BrackenfellThey 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.
The high school is expanding by one grade a year, with Grade 11 planned for 2027.
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Corner Sandown Road and Discovery Drive, Sandown, Cape TownThey 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.
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1 Sundarbans Road, Sitari Country Estate, Somerset WestThey 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.
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20 Cavalcade Road, Green Point, Cape TownThey 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.
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Reddam Avenue, Steenberg Boulevard, Constantia, Cape TownThey 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.
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Shamwari Close, Clara Anna Fontein Estate, DurbanvilleThey 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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Kildare Road, Newlands, Cape TownThey are a three-year pre-primary programme with two younger groups, two middle groups and one Grade R class. Each group has a qualified teacher and a designated teacher's assistant.
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16 Salisbury Road, Kenilworth, Cape TownThey are a holistic, play-based preschool with separate groups from age two through the year before Grade 1. Morning care, aftercare and holiday care are available.
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Laidlaw Lane, Claremont, Cape TownThey offer Rondebosch Boys' Schools' learner-centred Grade R programme, with play-based experiences designed to build curiosity, creativity and problem-solving skills.
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Alexandra Road, Oude Molen Village, Pinelands, Cape TownThey are a small Waldorf school offering Playgroup and Kindergarten through Class 7, with an experiential, arts-rich approach and an emphasis on child development.
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4459 Main Road, Hout Bay, Cape TownThey 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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Spaanschemat River Road, Belle Constantia, Cape TownThey are an all-through Waldorf school offering Playgroup, Kindergarten, Primary and High School. The admissions process includes a school tour and opportunities for the family and school to assess fit.
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4 Marlow Road, Kenilworth, Cape TownThey offer a continuous Waldorf journey from Playgroup through Class 13, using developmentally staged, experiential and arts-rich learning before the National Senior Certificate year.
School tours are offered at 9am on Tuesdays and Thursdays during term; booking is required.
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42 Soetvlei Avenue, Constantia, Cape TownThey offer a co-educational American curriculum from early childhood to Grade 12, with US academic standards, a US high-school diploma and Advanced Placement courses including AP Capstone.
The school follows a northern-hemisphere academic calendar from August to June.
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14 Kenmar Crescent and 21 Herschel Road, Claremont, Cape TownThey offer an independent Anglican education for girls from Grade 000 to Grade 12, with playful, developmentally appropriate early learning and an IEB pathway through the senior school.
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65 Campground Road, Rondebosch, Cape TownThey offer an independent Anglican education for boys across the Pre-Prep, Prep and College, combining the national curriculum and NSC with selected Cambridge opportunities in the senior years.
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Gorge Road, Oranjezicht, Cape TownThey offer an independent Anglican education for girls from Grade 000 to Grade 12, with IEB and Cambridge A Level pathways available in the senior school.
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St Johns Road, Wynberg, Cape TownThey offer an independent Catholic education for girls from Nursery to Grade 12, combining play-based early learning with a CAPS and NSC pathway enriched by project-based learning and STEAM.
The Junior and Senior schools have separate reception contacts.
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2 Nursery Way, Pinelands, Cape TownThey are a small co-educational independent school spanning pre-primary, primary and high school. Entry is subject to space, interview and a placement assessment.
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Table View & SandownThey are an all-through independent school with separate pre-primary, junior preparatory, senior preparatory and secondary faculties across Table View and Sandown campuses.
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Sustainability Institute, Lynedoch, StellenboschThey are an independent Waldorf school offering Playgroup and Kindergarten through Primary and High School, with the NSC written in the thirteenth school year.
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60 Old Kendal Road, Constantia, Cape TownThey are a parent-run Montessori preschool with toddler and preschool environments, an outdoor learning area, extended-day care and holiday school.
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6 Seven Sleepers St, Kirstenhof, Cape TownThey are a small home-based daycare and preschool founded in 2013. The programme combines learning through play, creative and sensory activities, daily music and movement, indoor and outdoor free play, animal interaction and preparation for Grade R. Read more
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28 Tokai Rd, Tokai, Cape TownThey are a Tokai playschool currently listed as an active school venue by Playball. The school does not appear to publish a current website, age range, fees or curriculum online, so parents should confirm these details directly.
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Table View / West Beach — confirm current addressThey are a small home-style daycare and playgroup for babies and toddlers. Current online records disagree on whether the school is in Table View or West Beach, and the school website is not returning enough information to resolve the difference. Read more
The current address needs confirmation: recent online records conflict between Table View and West Beach.
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Claremont — confirm current addressThey are a Southern Suburbs preschool that still appears on a current Cape Town children's activity provider's school list. Read more
The supplied playgroup list dates from 2017. Current activity-provider records indicate that the school still operates, but the old address, hours and contacts have not been republished here without independent confirmation.
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30 Markham Road, Claremont, Cape TownThey are a neighbourhood playschool where two- and three-year-olds learn through play, creative activities, music and movement, stories and outdoor play. Parents may arrange an after-school visit before joining the waiting list.
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17 Gambonia Road, Rondebosch, Cape TownThey are a small educational playschool in Rondebosch. A current business-directory record confirms the school, address and landline, but the present ages, hours, fees, curriculum and admissions process still need to be confirmed directly.
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17 Rembrandt Road, Claremont, Cape TownThey are a small playschool in Claremont. A current local directory confirms the school, address and mobile number, but its present age range, fees, curriculum and admissions information are not published clearly enough online and should be confirmed directly.
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10 Kromboom Road, Rondebosch, Cape TownThey are a small, child-centred playgroup with two classes of up to 12 children. Its broad, theme-driven programme uses exploration, sensory play and creativity to support children's social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.
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3 Newark Road, Harfield Village, Kenilworth, Cape TownThey are a small Harfield Village play school taking children from 18 months to 5 years. Nina handles enquiries — contact her for current availability, hours and fees. Curriculum and admissions details are not published, so confirm those directly.
Also listed on the landline 021 671 9575.
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Dulverton Road, Rondebosch, Cape TownThey are a small kindergarten combining Montessori activities with learning through play, creative work, music, movement and outdoor time. The morning programme ends at noon, with a 1pm collection option and aftercare at selected branches.
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Salisbury Road, Kenilworth, Cape TownThey are a small kindergarten combining Montessori activities with learning through play, creative work, music, movement and outdoor time. The morning programme ends at noon, with a 1pm collection option and aftercare at selected branches.
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4 Richmond Road, Kenilworth, Cape TownThey are a small registered playschool run from a Kenilworth cottage by a qualified teacher. Mornings include indoor and outdoor play, arts and crafts, music, creative movement, ball skills and activities supporting fine and gross motor development.
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17 Durban Road, Chelsea Village, Wynberg, Cape TownThey are a small independent playschool in Chelsea Village. Current activity-provider and business-registration records confirm that it remains at 17 Durban Road, but current ages, hours, fees, curriculum and admissions details should be requested directly.
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34 Firth Road, Rondebosch, Cape TownThey are a small home-based playschool with a purpose-built classroom and outdoor play space. Its morning programme combines art, music, stories and physical play to support children's mental, emotional and physical development.
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Pinelands — confirm current addressThey are a Pinelands preschool that still appears on a current Cape Town school-programme provider's venue list. Its current address, ages, hours, fees, curriculum and admissions details are not published clearly enough online and need direct confirmation.
The supplied playgroup list dates from 2017. Continued operation has current supporting evidence, but the old address and contacts have not been republished without independent confirmation.
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Thomas Lane, Rondebosch, Cape TownThey are a small Christian pre-primary school where children learn through play in a secure, nurturing environment. The programme supports each child at their own pace while building confidence, care for others and readiness for big school.
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1 Rose Road, Bergvliet, Cape Town, 7945They are a small independent preschool in Bergvliet, founded in 2015, running four classes from age three through to Grade R. Read more
The whole class does fine-motor and gross-motor groups, known to the children as Finger Work and Body Work. Private occupational therapy sessions are available on site but no child is obliged to take them. Karate, Playball, Clayplay and dance run as extra-murals, some during the school morning and some after class, and there is aftercare and holiday care.
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3 Auburn Road, Kenilworth, Cape Town, 7708They are a long-established independent Montessori school in Kenilworth that takes children from three years old through to Grade 7, so one school covers preschool and the whole of primary. Read more
Fees are charged over eleven months from January to November, and paying the year in full by 5 February brings the total down. There is a non-refundable enrolment fee of R5 000 per child. Aftercare is R3 000 or R3 800 a term depending on the hours, or R95 for a casual afternoon.
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26 Howard Drive, Meadowridge, Cape TownThey are a long-running community nursery school offering early learning and after-school care. It also accommodates children from nearby schools in aftercare up to Grade 2.
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3 Orrscroft Road, Rondebosch, Cape TownThey are a very small home-based preschool for a maximum of six children, combining Montessori-inspired activities with nature-led, child-led and play-based learning.
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61 Mile End Road, Diep River, Cape TownThey are a play-based nursery school with indoor and outdoor spaces, structured routines and an emphasis on emotional security, social development and strong early-learning foundations.
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31 Eden Road, Claremont, Cape TownThey are an educare, nursery and pre-primary centre with age-specific programmes from infancy through Grade R, small classes, outdoor play areas and healthy meals.
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15 Albert Street, Claremont, Cape TownThey are a Montessori preschool with a toddler class and two mixed-age preschool classes. Aftercare and holiday care are available in addition to the morning programme.
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7 Carrington Avenue, Athlone, Cape TownThey are a Montessori preschool with separate toddler and preschool programmes and an accredited Grade R programme. Holiday care is offered when available.
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Nicol Street, Gardens, Cape TownThey are a Montessori preschool combining a prepared Montessori environment with sensory, creative and experiential activities. School tours and casual play dates can be booked directly.
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Sylvan Close, Oranjezicht, Cape TownThey are a non-profit Montessori school with toddler, preschool and elementary environments, afternoon sport and access to an on-site therapy team.
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3 Braemar Road, Green Point, Cape TownThey are a co-educational Montessori nursery and pre-primary school with infant, nursery and preschool options, including half-day, lunch and full-day attendance.
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128 Belvedere Road, Claremont, Cape TownThey are a Montessori nursery and preschool in Claremont offering half-day, lunch and full-day attendance options in mixed-age early-learning environments.
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Mauritius Crescent, Stellenberg, Cape TownThey are a bilingual Montessori nursery and preschool in Stellenberg, part of the Montessori Connect group of Cape Town schools.
They are a small Montessori preschool offering a child-centred environment focused on independence and the cognitive, social, emotional and physical development of each child.
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1 Cardita Circle, Sunset Beach, Cape TownThey are a Montessori preschool in Sunset Beach with prepared learning environments designed to develop independence, confidence, concentration and curiosity.
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80 Queen Victoria Road, Claremont, Cape TownThey are an intimate Montessori campus with toddler and preschool programmes and flexible half-day, nap and full-day options.
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16 Hooggelegen Road, Durbanville, Cape TownThey are a Montessori campus offering a continuous pathway from toddler and preschool environments into primary school, with flexible half-day and full-day options.
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42 Charles Hoffe Avenue, Van Riebeeckstrand, Cape TownThey are a coastal Montessori campus with toddler, preschool and primary programmes and flexible half-day, lunch and full-day attendance options.
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6 Barcelona Street, Uitzicht, DurbanvilleThey are a bilingual English and Afrikaans pre-primary school with age-specific classes, flexible four- or five-day attendance, half-day and full-day care, and daily cooked meals.
They are a Christian play school with age-specific classes, structured creative and educational play, meals, nap time and aftercare.
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32 Monte Vista Boulevard, Monte Vista, Cape TownThey are a baby and play centre with separate infant, toddler and preschool environments and a curriculum incorporating movement and motor development.
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68 Amandel Street, Amanda Glen, DurbanvilleThey are a home-style Montessori preschool with a vertically grouped class and an emphasis on continuity between home and school.
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4 Sterlig, Kirstenhof, 7945They are an authentic Montessori school for 15 months to 6 years, run from a cosy home environment rather than a big institutional one. Flexible hours: doors open at 7:30, with pick-up at 12:00/12:30, 3pm or 5:30, and holiday programmes when term ends.
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59–61 Forest Drive, Pinelands, Cape Town, 7405They are a well established ECD Centre in Pinelands, taking babies from 4 months - 5 years. They'll launch their first Grade R class in 2027.
Opening times & practical notes
Open 07:00 - 17:15, and one can opt in for full day or half day support. Meals are provided. Shelley Schram has been the principal for fifteen years, and the classes are named after the Hundred Acre Wood characters, from Roo for the babies up to Heffalump at 4–5 years.
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Fish HoekThey are a play-based pre-primary school with programmes from infant care through Grade R, full-day care, a large outdoor area and Stay & Play aftercare.
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3 Wolfpower Close, Noordhoek, Cape TownThey are a Montessori pre-primary school serving families in the Noordhoek area and listed as a full member school by the South African Montessori Association.
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Slangkop Road, beside Imhoff Farm, KommetjieThey are a nature-rich Waldorf school offering a Parent & Child Circle, Playgroup, Kindergarten and Primary School on rural grounds beside Imhoff Farm.
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12 Onse Jan Avenue, Somerset WestThey are a small Montessori playschool with separate toddler and preschool classes, prepared indoor and outdoor environments and full-day care.
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22 Steynsrust Road, Heldervue, Somerset WestThey are an intentionally small Montessori school house with mixed-age toddler and preschool environments and an emphasis on independence, hands-on learning and respectful community.
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1 Jigger Avenue, Somerset Links, Firgrove Rural, Somerset WestThey are a preschool combining Montessori methods with a traditional early-learning curriculum, with a focus on individual emotional, intellectual, physical and social development.
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The Huntsman Lifestyle Estate, Firgrove, Cape Town, 7134They are a Montessori preschool in The Huntsman development, offering toddler and preschool environments and full-day care.
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Lourensford Estate, Somerset WestThey are an all-through Montessori school combining AMI-informed Montessori practice with a Cambridge International pathway, outdoor learning, sport, culture and service.
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Banks Road, Fish Hoek, 7974Primary school for Grade R to 7. A small independent, progressive, child-centred school, taking children from Grade R through the primary years. The approach is eclectic — elements of Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Philosophy for Children.
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9 Deerhurst Drive, Sunningdale, Cape TownThey are an all-through independent school whose Reggio Emilia-inspired pre-preparatory phase uses inquiry, provocations and flexible, nature-filled learning spaces. Its preparatory and secondary phases continue with inquiry-led learning.
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10A Ascot Road, Milnerton, Cape TownThey are a registered independent Grade R preschool combining an arts-powered programme with inspiration from Montessori and Reggio Emilia within a Christian ethos.