Preschools & Crèches in Cape Town
Looking for a preschool, crèche or aftercare in Cape Town, Western Cape? 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 Cape Town (2026)
| Programme | Typical monthly fee |
|---|---|
| Full-day crèche / preschool (private) | R1 800 – R8 000 |
| Half-day programme | R1 000 – R5 000 |
| Community / subsidised ECD programme | Often under R1,200 |
City Bowl, Atlantic Seaboard and Southern Suburbs schools 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 Cape Town (458)
Kiddz Buzz Educare
9 Summer Greens Dr, Summer Greens, Cape Town, 7441
★ 4.9· 320 Google reviews
Eve's Shoe Educare
Cnr Narwahl Road, 325 Koeberg Rd, Rugby, Cape Town, 7405
★ 4.9· 280 Google reviews
Table View Preschool and Creche | Aftercare
11 Pentz Dr, Table View, Cape Town, 7441
★ 4.9· 254 Google reviews
Pebblestones Preschool Tableview
15 Popham St, Table View, Cape Town, 7441
★ 5.0· 176 Google reviews
Table View Educare & Preschool
4 Claret Rd, Table View, Cape Town, 7439
★ 4.9· 132 Google reviews
Peerless Park Educare
217 Conroy St, Peerless Park West, Cape Town, 7570
★ 5.0· 130 Google reviews
KwetterBekkies Brackenfell
80 Groenewoud St, Brackenfell, Cape Town, 7560
★ 5.0· 82 Google reviews
Pebblestones Parklands
21 Ravenscourt Rd, Parklands, Cape Town, 7441
★ 4.9· 73 Google reviews
Little Piece of Heaven Nursery School
38 Hibiscus Rd, Ridgeworth, Cape Town, 7530
★ 5.0· 70 Google reviews
Pebblestones Preschool Milnerton
1 Nerina St, Milnerton, Cape Town, 7441
★ 4.8· 64 Google reviews
Educare House Preschool & Aftercare
43 Pollsmoor Rd, Kirstenhof, Cape Town, 7945
★ 4.9· 61 Google reviews
Pebblestones Bambinos
19 Ravenscourt Rd, Parklands, Cape Town, 7441
★ 5.0· 61 Google reviews
Rosa's Daycare Centre
2a Clovelly Ave, Devil's Peak Estate, Cape Town, 8001
★ 4.8· 50 Google reviews
Rocking Tots Educare
Malmesbury Road, Welgelegen Entrance directly, across Panorama Primary in, Malmesbury Rd, Welgelegen 1, Cape Town, 7500
★ 5.0· 42 Google reviews
Daddy Daycare Educare
Metropolitan, 42 Fulham Rd, Rondevlei Park, Cape Town, 7785
★ 5.0· 37 Google reviews
Aristokids Educare Center
7 Somerset Cres, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7550
★ 5.0· 36 Google reviews
Little Learners Childcare
78 Briza Rd, Table View, Cape Town, 7441
★ 5.0· 36 Google reviews
Squirrels Leap Nursery School
61 Bathurst Rd, Kenilworth, Cape Town, 7708
★ 5.0· 35 Google reviews
Happy Days Kindergarten | Plumstead
57 Southfield Rd, Plumstead, Cape Town, 7800
★ 4.5· 35 Google reviews
Tulips Montessori Preschool
111 Sirius Rd, Surrey Estate, Cape Town, 7764
★ 5.0· 33 Google reviews
Blommeland Educare Centre
44 Pioneer, Kuils River, Cape Town, 7580
★ 4.6· 33 Google reviews
Rondebosch United Play Centre
3 Gatley Rd, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700
★ 4.8· 32 Google reviews
Tableview Treasures Educare
35 Circle Road, Table View, Cape Town, 7441
★ 4.8· 32 Google reviews
Little Stars Pre-Primary
C/o Sir Lowry's Pass and Schapenberg Roads, Rome Glen, Cape Town, 7130
★ 4.9· 31 Google reviews
Brackenfell Kiddies Campus
8 Dana St, Brackenfell, Cape Town, 7560
★ 4.4· 28 Google reviews
The Starfish Academy
76 Canterbury St, District Six, Cape Town, 7925
★ 4.4· 27 Google reviews
Little Explorers Aftercare & Preschool
36 Van Der Westhuizen Ave, Valmary Park, Cape Town, 7550
★ 4.3· 27 Google reviews
Constantia Pre-School
Constantia Sports Centre, Constantia Main Road, Constantia, Barbarossa, Cape Town, 7806
★ 5.0· 26 Google reviews
The Little Bow-wood Nursery School
76 Myburgh Rd, Diep River, Cape Town, 7600
★ 4.7· 25 Google reviews
Childrens Paradise Educare Centre (Pty) Ltd
35 Melville Rd, Plumstead, Cape Town, 7800
★ 4.5· 25 Google reviews
Jungle Tots Panorama/Welgelegen
4 DJ Geldenhuys St, Panorama, Cape Town, 7500
★ 4.7· 25 Google reviews
Vida Bebe Super Kids Daycare Centre
15 Harriers Rd, Mowbray, Cape Town, 7700
★ 4.9· 24 Google reviews
Kay-Dee Educare Centre Cc
1 Hill Park Ln, Mowbray, Cape Town, 7700
★ 3.6· 24 Google reviews
Milnerton Pre Primary School
Koeberg Rd, Milnerton, Cape Town, 7405
★ 4.7· 23 Google reviews
Mother Goose Playschool Milnerton
2 Marigold St, Milnerton, Cape Town, 7441
★ 5.0· 23 Google reviews
Splendid Kids Kleuterskool/Creche
Vergenoeg St, Brackenfell South, Cape Town, 7560
★ 4.0· 23 Google reviews
Challenger Child Care Centre
2 Plattekloof Rd, Plattekloof Glen, Cape Town, 7460
★ 4.6· 23 Google reviews
Kingdom Kidz Educare Academy (Daycare,Creche', Nursery) Ottery
6 Topsham Rd, Ottery East, Cape Town, 7800
★ 4.7· 22 Google reviews
Junior Kiddies Campus
11 Plantanus St, Kuils River, Cape Town, 7580
★ 5.0· 22 Google reviews
Klouter Wouter Kleuterskool
1 Essenhout St, Vredekloof, Cape Town, 7560
★ 4.5· 22 Google reviews
Nutwood Forest Pre Primary School
3 Braemar Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005
★ 4.3· 21 Google reviews
Okidoki Kidz Kuilsrivier
18 Piet My Vrou Ave, Kuils River, Cape Town, 7580
★ 4.7· 21 Google reviews
Showing the 60 most-reviewed of 458 listings in Cape Town.
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 Cape Town?
Full-day private crèche and preschool fees in Cape Town typically range from R1 800 to R8 000 per month in 2026. Half-day programmes typically cost R1 000 to R5 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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town?
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 Cape Town?
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.