We offer early learning in a safe, nurturing environment, guided by passionate staff and a long-standing reputation for quality care.

Proud winners of Best of Durban 2025 for both Best Pre-Primary School and Best Crèche / Playschool.

About Care Bears Playland | Trusted Preschool & Crèche Since 2001

Where every child's journey begins with love, laughter and learning!

Studies have shown that a person's core personality is developed in their early years. In fact, you can tell a lot about an individual's future character by the time they have reached 5 years old!

At Care Bears Playland, we know how important these early years of your child's development are.

Whether it pertains to our specialized baby nursery, comprehensive pre-primary school curriculum, or dedicated aftercare services, we are devoted to providing a nurturing environment favorable to your child's growth and flourishing.

Care Bears Playland Classes

Baby Nursery

3 months - 1 year old

Pre-Primary School

1 - 6 years old

Aftercare

Grade 1 - 4

Care Bears Playland Hours

Full Day Care, Monday to Friday

Full day care is available Monday to Friday, with opening hours from 6:45am to support parents getting to work, and closing at 5:30pm Monday - Thursday and 5:00pm on Fridays, to accommodate school pick-ups after work.

Monday: 6:45 -17:30

Tuesday: 6:45 -17:30

Wednesday: 6:45 -17:30

Thursday: 6:45 -17:30

Friday: 6:45 - 17:00

Care Bears Playland School Fees

Our competitively priced school fees are payable in installments over 12 or 10 months, quarterly, bi-annually, or annually to meet individual needs. Our fees include a freshly prepared lunch and snack daily, and holiday care.

We are open throughout the year except over the December / January holiday season. For families requiring child care during the December / January school closure, private holiday care services are offered on-site.

Contact us for our fee structure and enrolment forms, or click here to learn more about enrolment at Care Bears Playland.

What We Offer at Care Bears Playland

We have 5 exciting playgrounds with age-appropriate play equipment — designed to spark imagination, encourage movement, and support every stage of development.

We continuously make improvements to our school and everything it offers to ensure our little learners have the best possible experience.

We have surveillance cameras across our property and armed response through Blue Security.

Your child’s safety and well-being are our top priorities. To help us provide the highest level of care, we have surveillance cameras throughout our school.

We have a School Shuttle Bus allowing us to offer a Transport Service.

Our school shuttle bus helps us go beyond the classroom — safely and conveniently - whether it’s daily transport or exciting excursions.

We’re thrilled to offer in-house swimming lessons in our very own heated pool!

Led by a certified instructor, children gain confidence, coordination, and water safety skills — all in a fun, familiar environment.

No travel, no hassle — just happy, confident little swimmers!

We offer on-site Speech and Occupational Therapy as an additional service.

Offering speech and occupational therapy sessions right here at school helps make support more accessible, consistent, and effective for growing children.

Convenient for Families: No extra appointments or travel — therapy happens during the school day, in a familiar space.
Comfortable for Kids: Children feel more relaxed and confident when learning happens in an environment they already know and trust.
Better Progress Through Collaboration: Therapists can easily communicate with teachers and align strategies to support the child throughout their day.
Personalized, Consistent Support: Ongoing sessions help meet developmental goals in real time, with routines and reinforcement built into everyday learning.

We offer daily extra curricular activities.

Soccer, Rugby and Cricket with Little Strikers Sports Academy

Exercise is fun, and developmental - perfect for little learners!

Physical Growth – Improves balance, coordination, and motor skills.

Cognitive Skills – Boosts focus, memory, and following directions.

Social Development – Teaches teamwork, sharing, and communication.

Emotional Benefits – Builds confidence, reduces anxiety, and helps with self-control.

Discipline – Introduces structure, rules, and the value of effort.

Ballet with Sue Cook Dance Studio

Ballet is graceful and growth-focused:

Physical Development – Enhances balance, posture, flexibility, and coordination.
Cognitive Skills – Strengthens memory, rhythm, and the ability to follow sequences.
Social Growth – Encourages teamwork, turn-taking, and respectful listening.
Emotional Expression – Helps kids express feelings through movement and music.
Discipline & Focus – Builds patience, concentration, and commitment.

In-house swimming in our heated pool

Swimming is fun, safe, and seriously good for young development.

Physical Strength – Builds muscle, coordination, and endurance.

Cognitive Boost – Enhances focus, body awareness, and following instructions.

Social Skills – Promotes patience, sharing, and group participation.

Emotional Benefits – Builds confidence, reduces fear of water, and calms anxiety.

Safety & Discipline – Teaches life-saving skills and respect for rules.

In-house Resolute Coding and Robotics

Coding and robotics spark curiosity and prepare little minds for a tech-savvy future!

Cognitive Skills – Boosts problem-solving, logical thinking, and creativity.
Focus & Patience – Encourages attention to detail and perseverance.
Social Development – Builds teamwork, communication, and idea-sharing.
STEM Foundations – Introduces math, tech, and sequencing in fun ways.
Confidence & Creativity – Kids feel proud creating things that do things!

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