Montessori Day Care · Weltevredenpark

A warm welcome to Apple Tots Montessori

Love · Play · Learn

A small, independent Montessori school for children aged 6 months to 6 years, with a little farmyard, a garden to grow in and teachers who know every child by name.

  • Ages 6 months – 6 years
  • Open 06:30 – 17:30
  • 4 healthy meals a day
  • SAMA accredited
Four smiling children drawing together at a table in the Montessori classroom
A big group of children posing on the jungle gym and slide
Toddlers feeding the chickens in the school farmyard

Welcome

A home-from-home where every child is valued

Children at Apple Tots are placed in multi-age classrooms. Younger children are motivated to move ahead by watching the older children, while older children reinforce their own learning by helping the younger ones. The result is a nurturing, home-like atmosphere.

Our programme is respectful of each child, who is free to learn independently and at their own pace. We honour the diverse backgrounds, cultures and traditions our families come from, and our creative curriculum lets children express themselves through art, dance, music and singing.

A bright Montessori classroom with low wooden shelves
Our prepared classroom
A smiling girl holding the South African flag in front of the rainbow wall on Heritage Day
Heritage Day

What we stand for

Love. Play. Learn.

A teacher holds a pet rat while a little girl gently strokes it

Love

Each child has a key person who builds a strong relationship with them. Small classes mean every child gets that extra special attention.

Children running through clouds of coloured powder on colour day

Play

Song, dance, gardening, chickens to feed and plenty of outdoor time. Children learn effortlessly when they are enjoying themselves.

Children sitting on the grass meeting a bearded dragon with a teacher

Learn

The five areas of the Montessori curriculum awaken a love of learning, guided by dedicated, qualified teachers.

Our little farmyard

Growing a love for the natural world

At Apple Tots we delight in our own natural little farmyard. The earth, her seasons, plants and creatures inform our studies, and our indoor and outdoor setting gives children a gentle sense of wonder. Children are actively involved in building a better environment for themselves and our planet.

Toddlers among the chickens
Feeding the chickens
A boy carefully stroking a bearded dragon on a blanket
Meeting the animals
Portrait of Dr Maria Montessori

“It is not enough for the teacher to love the child. She must first love and understand the universe. She must prepare herself, and truly work at it.”

Maria Montessori

Why parents choose us

Small classes, big hearts

SAMA accredited

Our school is accredited with the South African Montessori Association.

A key person for every child

One familiar teacher who gets to know your child and guides them at their own pace.

Healthy meals included

Four healthy meals a day for children in the Day Care programme, included in the school fees.

Progress you can see

Written observations record each child’s progress, so parents are always kept informed.

Come and see Apple Tots for yourself

Call Goretti De Canha on 072 279 9550 to arrange a visit.