18 years of educational excellence.
Sandton Montessori offers a premium preschool educational environment for ages 1 to 6 in the heart of Sandton, Gauteng.
We adhere to the Montessori Philosophy to nurture your child’s bright mind, instill mutual respect and develop their self sufficiency.
We facilitate small classrooms to ensure your child receives maximum attention.
We offer individualized learning programs to grow your child’s talents.
We include neuro-divergent children as we believe all children are blessed with the ability to learn.
Come visit us! Every day is open day! 32B Adrienne St, Sandown, Sandton, 2196
What did you learn at school today?
Watch your child thrive in our five carefully designed learning areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, and Cultural. Facilitating hands-on exploration your child will engage in activities and with materials freely. This self-directed play cultivates essential skills in vocabulary, arithmetic, critical thinking and environmental awareness aligning with their innate curiosity to discover and learn.
Sensorial
Language
Mathematics
Cultural
Practical Life
Where did you play today?
Toddlers Play Area & Wendy House
Toddlers Playground
Toddlers Sandpit
Preschooler Playground
Preschooler Sandpit
Preschooler Jungle Gym
Wendy House Cashier Desk
Preschooler Play Kitchen
Preschooler Toys
What class can I put my child in?
Sandton Montessori nurtures two distinct age groups, Toddlers (1-3) and Preschoolers (3-6). Each group has a designated classroom and playground facility tailored to their developmental needs. Our experienced teachers provide attentive, nurturing support, ensuring your child thrives safely within their own little learning community. All our facilities are monitored with 24hr camera surveillance.
Toddlers Class
For 1-3 years
Classroom Size: 20 max.
Teachers: 1 Head directress with 2 assistant directresses
Facility: central learning area; bathroom & diaper changing room; sleeping beds; designated toddler playground and sandpit area and Wendy house.
Extra Mural Activities: Clamber Club
Additional Care Services:
Lunch Catering / After Care / Holiday Care / Giggles & Growth Play Lab
Academic Support Unit:
Our academic support unit partners with specialists to provide Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Play Therapy, and Physiotherapy to ensure your child has maximum mental and physical growth.
Entertainment: On Site Shows and Visits
Annual Events: Sports Day, School Play, Special Persons Day
*Discounted tuition fees offered for upfront annual payment.
**Prerequisite: Child must be able to walk independently.
Preschoolers Class
For 3-6 years
2 Classes available
Classroom Size: 20 max.
Teachers: 1 Head directress with 1 assistant directress per class.
Facility: 5 learning areas; bathroom facilities; library; jungle gym and sandpit area; Wendy House.
English is the default language of instruction, but conversational Afrikaans & Zulu are provided from our Directresses.
Extra Mural Activities: Gymnastics, Karate, Soccer, Ballet, Computer Studies. (Chess & Drama are compulsory)
Additional Care Services:
Lunch Catering / After Care / Holiday Care / Giggles & Growth Play Lab
Academic Support Unit:
Our academic support unit partners with specialists to provide Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Play Therapy, and Physiotherapy to ensure your child has maximum mental and physical growth.
Entertainment: On Site Shows and Visits
Annual Events: Sports Day, School Play, Special Persons Day
*Discounted tuition fees offered for upfront annual payment.
**Prerequisite: Child must be potty trained.
Who are my child’s teachers?
All our directresses are accredited practitioners with the South African Montessori Association (SAMA) and are certified in first-aid response to ensure child safety throughout their learning journey. All our teachers conducting extra murals with the children are also accredited practitioners.
When are we open?
Operating Hours
Monday-Friday: 7h30-17h00
We are closed on public holidays.
Half Day
Monday-Thursday: 7h30-12h45
Friday: 7h30-12h00
After Care: 13h00-17h00
Holiday Care: 7h30-17h00
2025 Term Dates
Term 1
Start: 15 Jan 2025
Close: 4 Apr 2025
Half Term: 20-25 Feb
Public Holidays: 21 Mar (Human Rights Day)
Holiday period until Term 2: 32 days
Term 2
Start: 6 May 2025
Close: 8 Aug 2025
Half Term: 27 Jun-7 Jul
Public Holidays: 16 Jun (Youth Day)
Holiday period until Term 3: 26 days
Term 3
Start: 3 Sep 2025
Close: 3 Dec 2025
Half Term: 16-21 Oct
Public Holidays: 24 Sep (Heritage Day)
How much are the school fees?
Please give us a call and we will disclose our 2025/2026 rates.
Testimonials
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The girls we have enrolled coming from Sandton Montessori are literate, and both mathematically and physically strong. A superb feeder for our school.
Principal, St Mary’s School
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Sandton Montessori is a fantastic preschool institution. All our grade 1 boys from them consistently excel in language, mathematics and are amongst our top academics.
Teacher’s Committee, St John’s Preparatory for Boys
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My son and daughter both attended Sandton Montessori. She is now in Grade 4, and he is in Grade 3. Both still wish to visit the preschool. Children are drawn to places where they feel free to be themselves, where they are accepted, and where they feel genuinely loved.
Parent, Mrs Leyya
Secure your child’s spot
“Children learn naturally through activity and their characters develop through freedom.” - Doctor Maria Montessori
Book an appointment today and explore Sandton Montessori’s world where every learning moment is an exciting joyous adventure for your child.
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