Preschools & Crèches in Johannesburg
Looking for a preschool, crèche or aftercare in Johannesburg, Gauteng? Here's what parents should know before enrolling in 2026: what care typically costs, how to verify a school is registered, and the checks that matter on a visit.
Typical fees in Johannesburg (2026)
| Programme | Typical monthly fee |
|---|---|
| Full-day crèche / preschool (private) | R1 800 – R7 500 |
| Half-day programme | R1 000 – R4 500 |
| Community / subsidised ECD programme | Often under R1,200 |
Sandton, Fourways and surrounding suburbs sit at the top of the range.
Fee ranges are indicative estimates for private full-day programmes and vary widely by area, hours, meals and age group. Community and subsidised ECD programmes can cost far less. Always confirm fees directly with the school.
Budgeting tip: plan for the advertised fee plus roughly 15% to cover registration fees, levies and annual increases — see our full fees guide.
Preschools & crèches in Johannesburg (869)
Pebblestones Preschool Freeway Park
19 Speel Rd, Freeway Park, Boksburg, 1459
★ 4.9· 154 Google reviews
Baby Steps Early Learning Centre Linbro Park
43 Reid Ave, Linbro Park, Sandton, 2090
★ 4.9· 113 Google reviews
Bedfordview Baby and Toddler Centre Nursery School
13A Bradford Rd, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, 2007
★ 4.9· 111 Google reviews
Babybums Randburg - Foundation Preschool
26 Hilltop St, Bordeaux, Randburg, 2194
★ 4.9· 102 Google reviews
Baby Toddles Infant & Toddler Day Care Centre
20 Douglas Harris Dr, Meyersdal, Alberton, 1447
★ 4.9· 102 Google reviews
Baby Steps Early Learning Centre
22 Riley Rd, Bedfordview, Germiston, 1611
★ 5.0· 101 Google reviews
LaLa Land Christian Academy
781 Corlett Ave, Witpoortjie, Roodepoort, 1724
★ 4.9· 100 Google reviews
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The Stables. Fountain rd sandton, 21 Fountain Rd, Beverley, Sandton, 2191
★ 5.0· 95 Google reviews
Diapers and Dummies Crèche & Nursery School Midrand
22 Poplar Rd, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1687
★ 4.9· 85 Google reviews
Piggy wiggy Preschool
312 Boundary Rd, Northriding, Randburg, 2040
★ 4.3· 82 Google reviews
Dynamic Kids Witpoortjie
1 Moller St, Witpoortjie, Roodepoort, 1724
★ 4.9· 81 Google reviews
Lotus Preschool and Aftercare An authentic Montessori school
2 Jukskei Ave, Gallo Manor, Sandton, 2052
★ 4.9· 74 Google reviews
Kids Town Montessori Pre-Primary School
Minto Road, Ernest Ullmann Park Recreation Centre, Morningside, Morningside Manor, 2196
★ 5.0· 70 Google reviews
Bright Beginnings Preschool Olivedale
112 Church St, Johannesburg North, Randburg, 2188
★ 4.8· 66 Google reviews
City Kidz Pre & Primary School
18 Mooi St, City and Suburban, Johannesburg, 2001
★ 4.5· 65 Google reviews
Pied Piper Preschool
13 Kangnussie Dr, Blairgowrie, Randburg, 2194
★ 5.0· 63 Google reviews
Molyneux Pre Primary School
7 Molyneux Ave, Selcourt, Springs, 1559
★ 4.9· 62 Google reviews
Little Steps Pre-School
23 Platina St, Jukskei Park, Randburg, 2188
★ 4.9· 60 Google reviews
Creative Kidz Academy Weltevredenpark
1240 Polo Ave, Weltevredenpark, Roodepoort, 1709
★ 4.9· 57 Google reviews
Rutland Playschool and Preschool
1A Buccleuch Ave, Craighall Park, Sandton, 2196
★ 4.8· 55 Google reviews
Little Brave Warriors
26 William Nicol St, Florida Park, Roodepoort, 1709
★ 4.7· 55 Google reviews
Happy Hands and Hearts Daycare Centre
287 Frandaph Dr, Mondeor, Johannesburg South, 2091
★ 4.7· 54 Google reviews
Global Child Premium Preschool
3 Penelope Ave, Linden, Randburg, 2194
★ 5.0· 54 Google reviews
Soul Kids pre-School
210 Pretorius Rd, Vorna Valley, Midrand, 1686
★ 5.0· 54 Google reviews
24/7 Baby Castle Edutainment Centre
31 Taaibos street, Address is @, Liebenberg Rd, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1687
★ 4.8· 53 Google reviews
Grace Daycare & Aftercare Kempton Park
21 Flamink Rd, Birch Acres, Kempton Park, 1618
★ 4.8· 53 Google reviews
Kiddies Christian Academy (Nursery School)
17 North Rd, Ravenswood, Boksburg, 1459
★ 4.8· 52 Google reviews
Baloo’s Necessities Preschool
48 Northumberland Rd, South Kensington, Johannesburg, 2094
★ 4.9· 49 Google reviews
Chickadees Nursery School
112 Gertrude Street Randburg, Fontainebleau, Johannesburg, 2000
★ 4.7· 49 Google reviews
Heavenly Flowers Pre-primary School
28 Fourth Ave, Lambton, Germiston, 1401
★ 4.3· 49 Google reviews
Laugh Learn Fourways
43 Darter Avenue , Norscot, Penguin Dr, Fourways, Johannesburg, 2196
★ 4.7· 48 Google reviews
Celeb Kidz Academy Preschool and daycare Lenasia extension 5
37 Topaas St, Lenasia, 1820
★ 4.9· 46 Google reviews
The Apple Blossom Nursery School
15 Forest St, Turf Club, Johannesburg South, 2190
★ 4.8· 45 Google reviews
Little Angels Nursery School
J G Strijdom Rd, Mayberry Park, Alberton, 1448
★ 5.0· 45 Google reviews
Grace Daycare & Aftercare
4 Langenhoven St, Randhart, Alberton, 1449
★ 4.7· 44 Google reviews
Little Mozarts Daycare & Activity Center
92 Monument Rd, Nimrod Park, Kempton Park, 1619
★ 5.0· 44 Google reviews
Rainbow Kidz Academy - Nursery school Alberton
18 Pieter St, Brackenhurst, Alberton, 1448
★ 4.8· 43 Google reviews
Houghton Estate Preschool
58 St Johns Rd, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2041
★ 4.8· 41 Google reviews
Grace Land Day & Boarding Care
23603 Pineapple St, Protea Glen, Soweto, 1622
★ 4.5· 41 Google reviews
Robin's Nest
141, Corner Lever Road and, 6th Rd, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1687
★ 4.5· 39 Google reviews
Willowbrook Montessori Preschool
10 Chopin Rd, Buurendal, Edenvale, 1609
★ 4.9· 39 Google reviews
Little People's Montessori Preschool
61 Dewlish Ave, Albemarle, Germiston, 1401
★ 5.0· 39 Google reviews
Hansel & Gretel Preschool & Daycare Centre
60 Sierra Nevada St, Lenasia South, 1829
★ 3.2· 39 Google reviews
Kids on Camborne
Cnr Camborne and, Penzance St, New Redruth, Alberton, 1449
★ 5.0· 37 Google reviews
Step Up Rynfield Private Academy
24 Miles Sharp St, Rynfield, Benoni, 1501
★ 4.6· 37 Google reviews
Smiley Kids Weltevredenpark
950 Grand Prix St, Weltevredenpark, Roodepoort, 1709
★ 4.9· 36 Google reviews
Showing the 60 most-reviewed of 869 listings in Johannesburg.
Before you enrol: the 5-minute checklist
- Registration: ask to see the ECD programme registration certificate and staff vetting against the Child Protection Register and the National Register for Sex Offenders.
- Ratios: roughly 1 adult per 6 babies, 1:12 for toddlers, 1:20 for 3–4 year olds.
- Security: controlled access, sign-in for visitors, a clear list of who may collect your child.
- Hygiene: child-height toilets or potties, handwashing routine, certified kitchen if meals are served.
- The feel: visit mid-morning — engaged children and warm, unhurried staff tell you more than any brochure.
Full detail in How to choose a preschool and 25 questions to ask on a tour.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crèche or preschool cost in Johannesburg?
Full-day private crèche and preschool fees in Johannesburg typically range from R1 800 to R7 500 per month in 2026. Half-day programmes typically cost R1 000 to R4 500. Community and subsidised ECD programmes cost significantly less. Fees vary by hours, meals and age group, so always confirm directly with the school.
How do I check if a crèche in Johannesburg is registered?
Ask the school to show you its ECD programme registration certificate. Early childhood development programmes in South Africa register through the Department of Basic Education, and staff must be vetted against the National Child Protection Register and the National Register for Sex Offenders. A legitimate school will show you its paperwork without hesitation.
What age should my child start preschool in Johannesburg?
Most children join a structured preschool programme between ages 3 and 4. Grade R (the compulsory reception year) is for children turning 5 by 30 June of that year. Crèches and daycare accept children from around 3 months, typically when parental leave ends.
What should I look for when visiting a preschool in Johannesburg?
Check registration paperwork, adult-to-child ratios (roughly 1:6 for babies up to 1:20 for 3–4 year olds), secure access control, clean age-appropriate bathrooms, shaded outdoor play space, and staff who engage warmly with children. Visit mid-morning on a normal weekday rather than only at an open day.