The wooden climbing frame and green slide in the Little Star sandpit, under the trees
Upper Claremont · Since 2010

Welcome to Little Star Playschool

A warm, play-based playschool for children aged 18 months to 5 years, close to Newlands, Bishopscourt and Kenilworth.

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18 months – 5 yearsThree classes, grouped by age and need
07:45 – 12:30Hippos finish at 12:00 daily. Everyone finishes at 12:00 on Fridays
Teacher + assistantsin every class, plus a head teacher
Since 2010Founded by the Lindsay family
About us

Fun, caring and ready for big school

Little Star Playschool is a registered playschool in Upper Claremont, Cape Town, for children aged 18 months to 5 years. Since January 2010, we've offered local families a warm, loving environment where children learn through play, explore new ideas and grow in confidence.

We're tucked away in Upper Claremont, a few minutes from Newlands, Bishopscourt and Kenilworth, so many of our families come from the surrounding southern suburbs.

Our programme supports early learning and prepares children for Grade R. Children stay with us until the end of Grade N, so they feel ready for their next step in school.

Cindy Lindsay and her husband founded Little Star to meet the need for a professional, high-quality playschool in the area, and they continue to serve as the school's governors. Together with our teaching team, they're committed to giving children caring, professional support during these important early years.

We follow mainstream teaching principles and help children build the skills and confidence they need for "big school", while keeping learning fun through play. We share premises with the School of Practical Philosophy, with each organisation in its own dedicated area.

Children climbing on the wooden play frame under a big treeA colourful xylophone
Our classes

Three classes, one big family

A bright Little Star classroom with a chalkboard, colourful mat and art on the walls
Come and see us

Visit Little Star

School tours are by appointment only, and we do them in the mornings so you can see the school in action.

Find us on the corner of Doris and Talana Roads in Upper Claremont, easy to reach from Claremont, Newlands, Bishopscourt and Kenilworth.

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