Play-based preschools in South Africa (53)
Listings 1-20 of 53 that mention Play-based · part of 168 preschools in South Africa
53 of the 168 preschools listed in South Africa mention Play-based in their published curriculum information. Play-based programmes use free and guided play as the main way children build language, number and social skills.
53 of the 168 preschools listed in South Africa mention Play-based in their published curriculum information. Play-based programmes use free and guided play as the main way children build language, number and social skills.
They are spread across Cape Town (5), Centurion (4), Sandton (4), Table View (4) and Claremont (3) and other areas. By programme type: Preschool (43), Daycare (7), International school (1). Where schools publish ages, these listings start from birth and go up to age 18. Approaches often listed alongside Play-based here: Faith-based (10), Language Immersion (8), early childhood education (6) and Montessori (6).
Tags come from each school's own public information, so confirm how Play-based is used in the classroom when you visit.
Lakewood International Academy
Ormonde, South Africa
Lakewood International Academy is an international school in Ormonde, Johannesburg, at 31 Modulus Rd. It offers a complete educational journey from Grade RR to Grade 12…
International school · DBE-aligned CAP curriculum · STEM enrichment · Coding · Ages Ages 5–18
Acorn Pre-Primary School
Sandton, South Africa
Acorn Pre-Primary School is a preschool in the leafy enclave of Gallo Manor, Sandton, Gauteng, at 14 Dahlia Street. It serves children from ages 2 to 6 and presents…
Preschool · Play-based · creative arts · health and nutrition · Ages Ages 2–6
Ainos Preschool & Aftercare
Rooihuiskraal, South Africa
Ainos Preschool & Aftercare is a preschool in Rooihuiskraal, Gauteng, serving children from age 2 to 6. The school describes itself as a warm, welcoming place with a…
Preschool · Cognitive Development · Social and Emotional Development · Speech and Language Development · Ages Ages 2–6
Blossoming Minds
Claremont, South Africa
Blossoming Minds is a daycare and early learning centre in Claremont, Cape Town, at 78 Belvedere Road with the entrance in Cleveland Road. Its guiding idea is rooted in…
Daycare · Academic · Emotional · Independence · Ages Ages 1–2
Brainy Bunch Preschool
Pretoria, South Africa
Brainy Bunch Preschool is located at 116 Basil Street in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, and serves children from ages 2 to 6. The school describes itself as a warm…
Preschool · Creative Learning · Play-based · Holistic Development · Ages Ages 2–6
Bramley Nursery School
Johannesburg, South Africa
Bramley Nursery School is a preschool in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, serving children from ages 2 to 5. It is described as a nurturing environment for early…
Preschool · Early Childhood Education · Play-based · Language Immersion · Ages Ages 2–5
Cedar Crest Nursery School
Cape Town, South Africa
Cedar Crest Nursery School is a warm, nurturing early childhood centre in Blouberg Rise, Cape Town, in South Africa’s Western Cape. It serves children from 4 months to 6…
Preschool · early childhood education · Play-based · motor skill development · Ages Ages 0–6
Chalkwood House
Sunningdale, South Africa
Chalkwood House is a Christian-based nursery school in Sunningdale, Western Cape, South Africa, serving children from 10 months to five years old. The school describes…
Preschool · Grow Learning Model · Reggio Emilia · Play-based · Ages Ages 1–5
Choo Choo Park Playschool
Claremont, South Africa
Choo Choo Park Playschool is an independent educare centre in Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa, at 2b Cleveland Road. Established in 1992, it serves children from 3…
Preschool · learning through play · holistic development · Play-based · Ages Ages 0–4
Constantia Pre-School
Constantia, South Africa
Constantia Pre-School is a long-established preschool in Constantia, South Africa, serving children from ages 1 to 6. It has been part of the Constantia community since…
Preschool · Play-based · Individual care · Social skills · Ages Ages 1–6
Curious Minds
Pretoria, South Africa
Curious Minds is an independent, English-medium micro-schooling centre in Brooklyn, Pretoria, in Gauteng, South Africa. It serves young learners from Preschool, starting…
Preschool · Montessori · Traditional · Play-based · Ages Ages 1–6
Euro Kidz Preschool & Day Care Centre
Kelvin, South Africa
Euro Kidz Preschool & Day Care Centre is a daycare and preschool in Kelvin, Sandton, South Africa, serving children from birth to 6 years old. It presents itself as a…
Daycare · Fun-centric learning · Eco-friendly Environment · Holistic development · Ages Ages 0–6
Forest Edge Preschools
Cape Town, South Africa
Forest Edge Preschools is a growing group of high-quality preschools in Cape Town, South Africa. The school at Educare House is located at 43 Pollsmoor Road, Kirstenhof…
Preschool · Play-based · early childhood education · social development · Ages Ages 2–5
Glenridge Pre-Primary School
Durban, South Africa
Glenridge Pre-Primary School is an English-medium, multi-denominational preschool in Manor Gardens, Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It serves children aged 2 to…
Preschool · CAPS-aligned · Play-based · child-centered · Ages Ages 2–6
Heathfield Preschool
Heathfield, South Africa
Heathfield Preschool is a preschool in Heathfield, South Africa, located on Roscommon Road. It has been part of the Heathfield community since 1975, and its own words…
Preschool · Reading/Writing · Maths/Science · Art · Ages Ages 0–6
Hug Bug Playschool
25 Denbigh Rd, Parkwood, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
Hug Bug Playschool is a preschool in South Africa that serves children from ages 2 to 6. The school describes its purpose as stimulating and progressing early childhood…
Preschool · Montessori · Drama · Free Play · Ages Ages 2–6
Ikidz Preschool
62 Jean Ave, Doringkloof, Centurion, 0157, South Africa
Ikidz Preschool is a preschool in South Africa for children aged 3 to 5 years. The school presents itself as a place where early learning meets fun and creativity, with…
Preschool · CAPS Curriculum · Play-based · School readiness focus · Ages Ages 3–5
Kiddz Buzz Educare
Milnerton, South Africa
Kiddz Buzz Educare is a registered independent early childhood development centre in Summer Greens, Milnerton, in Cape Town, South Africa. It offers nursery, preschool…
Preschool · HighScope · NCF · CAPS · Ages Ages 0–6
Kids@Clarebosch
Rondebosch, South Africa
Kids@Clarebosch is a preschool in Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa, serving children turning 3, 4, and 5 in the year. It is located on Thomas Lane and describes…
Preschool · Play-based · Christian education · Faith-based · Ages Ages 3–5
Kidz Discovery® Pre-School
Camps Bay, South Africa
Kidz Discovery® Pre-School is a preschool in Camps Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, serving children from ages 2 to 6. Its message, “Bright Minds Deserve A Bright…
Preschool · early childhood education · hands-on learning · creative arts · Ages Ages 2–6
Frequently asked questions
How many Play-based preschools are listed in South Africa?
53 of the 168 preschools listed in South Africa mention Play-based in their curriculum information.
Where are Play-based preschools in South Africa?
Listings are in Ormonde, Sandton, Rooihuiskraal, Claremont, Pretoria and Johannesburg and other areas.
How is the Play-based tag decided?
It comes from each school's own published information. Ask the school how the approach is used day to day.