Preschools & Crèches in Pretoria
Looking for a preschool, crèche or aftercare in Pretoria, 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 Pretoria (2026)
| Programme | Typical monthly fee |
|---|---|
| Full-day crèche / preschool (private) | R1 600 – R6 500 |
| Half-day programme | R950 – R4 000 |
| Community / subsidised ECD programme | Often under R1,200 |
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 Pretoria (349)
Grace kids day care
222 Milenyane Tsele St, Mamelodi, Pretoria, 0122
★ 3.8· 81 Google reviews
Little Flowers Babyhouse & Pre-school
529 Rossouw St, Die Wilgers, Pretoria, 9301
★ 4.7· 61 Google reviews
Knikkie Knakkie Kleuterskool
16 Sagelaan St, Wonderboom, Pretoria, 0182
★ 4.7· 59 Google reviews
Crayon Kids Academy
CSIR Campus, Building 49 Meiring Naude Rd Brummeria, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research building 49, Scientia 627-Jr, Pretoria, 0081
★ 4.1· 56 Google reviews
the little people's place
282 Theuns Van Niekerk St, Wierdapark, Centurion, 0157
★ 4.9· 52 Google reviews
Sunglo Kiddies Academy
243 Celliers St, Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0002
★ 4.9· 51 Google reviews
Master the Mind International
North, 19 Springhaas Ave, Theresapark, Pretoria, 0155
★ 4.9· 46 Google reviews
Bright Beginnings Pre-School
812 Lerato St, Faerie Glen, Pretoria, 0043
★ 4.4· 45 Google reviews
Little Leaders Exclusive Wierdapark
1246 Willem Botha Dr, Wierdapark, Centurion, 0157
★ 4.8· 44 Google reviews
Tiny Hands Montessori Preschool
300 Malherbe St, Capital Park, Pretoria, 0084
★ 4.4· 42 Google reviews
Speelkas Kleuterskool
17 Charles De Gaulle Cres, Highveld, Centurion, 0157
★ 4.9· 35 Google reviews
Tjokkerjol Kleuterskool & Naskool | Daycare & Aftercare
997 Clifton Ave, Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, 0157
★ 4.7· 34 Google reviews
Pumpkin Patch Academy
6 Viljoen Rd, Pierre van Ryneveld Park, Centurion, 0045
★ 4.8· 34 Google reviews
Hatfield Montessori Preschool
1307 South St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028
★ 4.8· 31 Google reviews
Wooden Owl Nursery School
193 Waggel St, La Montagne, Pretoria, 0184
★ 4.9· 31 Google reviews
Nursery School Pretoria East Bonthuis Crèche, Kleuterskool
373 Schoongezicht St, Erasmusrand, Pretoria, 0165
★ 4.9· 30 Google reviews
Bumble Bee Pre-Primary School
247 Troye St, Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0002
★ 4.5· 28 Google reviews
Little Heaven Preschool/ Kleuterskool
1289 Cunningham Ave, Waverley, Pretoria, 0135
★ 4.9· 27 Google reviews
Mother Bear Creche & Nursery School
158 Umkomaas Rd, Ashlea Gardens, Pretoria, 0181
★ 4.4· 27 Google reviews
Doxa Deo Kids Academy Bambi
218 Retief Ave, Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, 0157
★ 5.0· 25 Google reviews
Little Camelot Nursery School
18 Chervil Ave, Annlin, Pretoria, 0182
★ 4.9· 25 Google reviews
Little Woodlands Preschool Doringkloof
134 Outeniqua Ave, Doringkloof, Centurion, 0157
★ 4.7· 23 Google reviews
New Beginning Pre-primary Leyds
280 Leyds St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083
★ 4.6· 23 Google reviews
MEGA Kids 24 Private School
96 Parsley Ave, Annlin, Pretoria, 0182
★ 2.6· 23 Google reviews
Mickey Mouse Daycare House PRETORIA EAST
72c Grace Ave, Murrayfield, Pretoria, 0184
★ 4.3· 22 Google reviews
Angels Academy Pre-scool / Kleuterskool
144 Willem Botha Dr, Wierdapark, Pretoria, 0157
★ 4.5· 22 Google reviews
Siann Daycare & Pre-Primary
141 Margaritha St, Meyerspark, Pretoria, 0103
★ 4.8· 22 Google reviews
School Time Preschool
49 Burger Ave, Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, 0157
★ 5.0· 21 Google reviews
Millenium Kids Montessori School Moreleta Park Pretoria East
82 Hesketh Dr, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 0044
★ 4.8· 20 Google reviews
Tiggywinklers Nursery School
61 Van Staden Rd, Hazelwood, Pretoria, 0081
★ 4.9· 19 Google reviews
Little Woodlands Preschool Clubview
212 Harvard Ave, Clubview, Centurion, 0157
★ 4.1· 19 Google reviews
Malindi's 24/7 Child Care Center
Peter Mokaba St, Lotus Gardens, Pretoria, 0008
★ 3.9· 19 Google reviews
Ballo and Friends Nursery School
142 Mears St, Sunnyside, Pretoria, 0002
★ 4.2· 19 Google reviews
Bizzy Beez Preschool
143 Panorama Rd, Rooihuiskraal, Centurion, 0157
★ 4.4· 18 Google reviews
New Beginning Pre-primary Bourke
34 Bourke St, Sunnyside, Pretoria, 0002
★ 4.8· 18 Google reviews
Lynnwood Ridge Pre-primary School
NG Church, 269 Lancia St, Lynnwood Ridge, Pretoria, 0040
★ 5.0· 17 Google reviews
Little People's Place Montessori Centre
758 Blouhaak Rd, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 0181
★ 5.0· 15 Google reviews
Little Cruisers day & Night Academy
Short Dr, Atteridgeville, Pretoria, 0008
★ 5.0· 15 Google reviews
UNISA Center For Early Childhood Education
2 Rissik St, Sunnyside, Pretoria, 0001
★ 4.1· 15 Google reviews
Sunnyside Pre- Primary School.
117 Vos St, Sunnyside, Pretoria, 0002
★ 4.7· 15 Google reviews
Siembamba Creche
76 Van Riebeeck Ave, Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, 0157
★ 4.7· 14 Google reviews
Soenêtjie Kleuterskool
16 Blackberry St, Zwartkop, Centurion, 0051
★ 4.7· 14 Google reviews
Loffieland Creche & Pre-Primary School
865 Arcadia St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007
★ 4.6· 13 Google reviews
Brooklyn Montessori Pre & Primary School
358 Brooklyn Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0011
★ 4.5· 13 Google reviews
Drie Lelies Kleuterskool
470 Sisulu St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002
★ 3.7· 13 Google reviews
New Beginning Pre-primary Hulton
ext 11, 72 Hulton Rd, The Orchards, Pretoria, 0182
★ 4.6· 13 Google reviews
Casa Bambini Baby House and Pre school Pretoria
242 Lancia St, Lynnwood Ridge, Pretoria, 0081
★ 3.3· 12 Google reviews
Little Giants Nursery School
262 Gouws Ave, Celtisdal, Centurion, 0157
★ 4.3· 12 Google reviews
Showing the 60 most-reviewed of 349 listings in Pretoria.
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 Pretoria?
Full-day private crèche and preschool fees in Pretoria typically range from R1 600 to R6 500 per month in 2026. Half-day programmes typically cost R950 to R4 000. 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria?
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 Pretoria?
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.