PROGRAMS
Empowering young minds through Montessori education for a brighter future.
At Piccolo Montessori, we offer a range of programs designed to cater to the unique developmental needs of children at every stage. Our Toddler program nurtures young explorers aged 2 to 3 years with engaging, hands-on learning experiences. In our Preschool program for ages 3 to 6 years, including Grade R, we inspire creativity and independence, laying a strong foundation for future learning. Our Grade School program, currently covering Grades 1 to 3 and expanding to Grade 7, builds robust academic skills and fosters a lifelong love of learning. Each program is thoughtfully crafted to support and empower children as they grow and thrive.
Applications for 2025 are now closed
Toddler Hours
Morning program: 7:20 am to 12:30pm (Drop off at 8:30 am latest)
*Aftercare option available after 6 months in the toddler class for potty-trained children, allowing them to stay for an extended day in aftercare.
Toddler 2024 School Fees
| Morning program: | R 2300 |
| Aftercare 1pm to 3pm: | R 500 |
| Aftercare 1pm to 5pm: | R 800 |
Toddler 2025 School Fees
| Morning program: | R 2450 |
| Aftercare 1pm to 3pm: | R 500 |
| Aftercare 1pm to 5pm: | R 900 |
Every term parents provide a box of tissue and a packet of wetwipes.
Applications for 2025 are now closed
Preschool Hours
| Morning program: | 7:20 am to 1 pm (Drop off at 8:30 am latest) |
| Aftercare option 1: | 1 pm to 3 pm |
| Aftercare option 2: | 1 pm to 5 pm |
Preschool 2024 School Fees
| Morning program: | R 2300 |
| Aftercare 1pm to 3pm: | R 500 |
| Aftercare 1pm to 5pm: | R 800 |
Preschool 2025 School Fees
| Morning program: | R 2450 |
| Aftercare 1pm to 3pm: | R 500 |
| Aftercare 1pm to 5pm: | R 900 |
Grade School Hours
Drop off no later than 8:15am
Collection times Monday to Thursday:
Grade 1: 1:40 pm
Grade 2: 1:50 pm
Grade 3: 2 pm
Collection on Fridays – 1pm for all grades.
Grade School 2025 School Fees
R2800 per month.
Parents are expected to purchase exercise books, stationery, printing paper and pay for the Art Centre fees (Currently R20 a lesson).
Meals
Breakfast
We provide cereal for breakfast between 7:20am and 8:15am.
10am Snack
Please pack a small snack box and a water bottle (no juice please).
12:30pm
Please provide 1 fruit daily for our fruit salad platter. Many parents bring a bag of fruit on Monday for the week ahead.
2pm Aftercare Snack
Please pack a small lunch for the afternoon. We do have heating facilities if necessary.
4pm
We enjoy fruit pieces and occasionally popcorn before collection.
2024 School Terms
Term | Opens | Closes |
1st | 15 January | 20 March |
2nd | 3 April | 14 June |
3rd | 9 July | 20 September |
4th | 1 October | 13 December |
2025 School Terms
Term | Opens | Closes |
1st | 13 January | 28 March |
2nd | 8 April | 27 June |
3rd | 22 July | 3 October |
4th | 13 October | 12 December |
2024 Public Holidays
Date | Title |
9 August 2024 | National Women’s Day |
24 September 2024 | Heritage Day |
16 December 2024 | Day of Reconciliation |
25 December 2024 | Christmas Day |
26 December 2024 | Day of Goodwill |
Extramural Activities and Clubs
Ballet
Outsourced – R50 per lesson
Wiggle and Jam
Outsourced music and dance club – R120 per month
Science Club
Teacher led – R120 per month
Art and Craft Club
Teacher led – R120 per month
Yoga
Teacher led – R100 per month
Cooking Club
Parent led – R120 per month
WE NOW OFFER Stimu-zone Coding and Robotics
*Grade School only
Holiday Care
Our school follows the Western Cape Education Department’s school terms.
Understanding that parents have work obligations, we offer a holiday club.
To 1pm: R50 per day.
Including Aftercare: R70 per day.
Please note that whatever time your child is normally collected, this will apply during holiday care.
Uniforms
Children have the option to wear either the school golf-shirt or their own casual clothes (civvies) each day. However, for school outings, we ask that all children wear the school shirt for easy identification and safety.
Additionally, our Grade R students have the exciting opportunity to design their own unique shirt at the beginning of the year, adding a personal touch to their school experience.
