Learning through
play — with purpose.
Our curriculum is CAPS-based to ensure children are school ready. Our teaching style weaves in Reggio Emilia, Montessori and ECD principles — always at each child's own pace.
Themes, one-on-one time & real materials.
Our curriculum unfolds through 1–2 week themes. Maths, literacy, arts, science, social sciences and technology are presented in playful ways connected to whatever theme the class is exploring.
Small classes give teachers time for real one-on-one connection — meeting each child at their readiness level, and stretching them just enough to feel proud.
Progress is tracked gently and shared with you often, so you always know how your child is growing and what they're ready for next.
Eight everyday pillars.
Fine motor skills
Threading, cutting, mark-making and building — the foundation of writing.
Gross motor skills
Climbing, running, balancing and dancing in our beautiful playground.
Language & literacy
Rich stories, songs and second-language ring, laying the ground for reading.
Numeracy
Counting, patterns and problem-solving through hands-on maths play.
Creativity
Open-ended art, painting, sculpting and collage that trust the child.
Music & movement
Rhythm, song, instruments and dance woven through every week.
Outdoor play
Sunshine, sandpit, water, mud and climbing — daily and non-negotiable.
School readiness
Perceptual activities and gentle assessments preparing seniors for big school.
CAPS-aligned
Meets South Africa's national curriculum standards.
Reggio Emilia
Child-led exploration, environment as the third teacher.
Montessori & ECD
Real materials, mixed ages, learning at each child's pace.
Three rooms, one gentle thread.
From first cuddles to confident school-readiness, each classroom is designed around where children are right now — and where they're growing next.
A soft, unhurried beginning. Our baby room is a calm, cuddly space where tiny people are held, sung to and truly known.
Days are built around nurturing care and gentle routines — feeding, sleeping and comfort followed exactly as you'd do at home. In between, babies explore treasure baskets and sensory textures, roll, reach, crawl and cruise, and soak up language through rhymes, music and constant loving chatter. Bonding comes first: familiar faces, warm arms and the confidence that someone always comes when they call.
- Nurturing 1:1 care
- Sensory exploration
- Movement & music
- Early communication
- Language exposure
- Settled routines
The rhythm of a balanced day.
Not a timetable — a gentle flow. Every day at Happy Hearts moves between learning, play, rest and routine, so children always know what comes next and feel safe enough to explore.
Arrival & indoor free play
A warm welcome at the door, then a gentle settling-in with favourite toys and friends.
Outdoor free play
Fresh air first thing — running, climbing and sandpit play to wake up bodies and minds.
Breakfast & morning routine
A nourishing start to the day, with hand-washing and tidy-up habits practised together.
Morning ring
Register, birthdays, weather, calendar, counting, language and lots of joyful discussion.
Brain break
A short burst of movement or a calming activity to reset before focused learning.
Small group learning & theme activities
Hands-on activities in small groups, pitched to each child's level within the week's theme.
Tidy up
Everyone helps — packing away is part of learning to care for our space and each other.
Outdoor play
More time outside for gross motor play, imaginative games and social adventures.
Snack time
Fresh, healthy snacks shared around the table with easy conversation.
Toilet routine
Unhurried, dignified support with toileting and independence, at each child's stage.
Music, life skills, STEAM, gross motor or sensory
A different focus each day, keeping the week varied, balanced and full of delight.
Story time
Snuggled together for stories that grow vocabulary, imagination and a love of books.
Lunch
A proper cooked meal, eaten together, with table manners gently encouraged.
Rest, nap & quiet time
Bodies slow down — sleep for those who need it, quiet activities for those who don't.
Aftercare activities
For our aftercare families: relaxed play, creative activities and a calm end to the day.
You'll never wonder how the day went.
Once your child is enrolled, you become part of the classroom too. Every week you'll receive a classroom schedule setting out the learning experiences ahead — so you can talk about the theme in the car, spot the letter of the week on a shop sign, and carry the learning gently into home.
Weekly classroom schedules
An outline of the week's learning experiences, sent home so nothing is a mystery.
Weekly themes
The topic your child is exploring, ready for you to chat about over supper.
Colour, shape, number & letter of the week
Shared where it's age appropriate, so you can spot them together out in the world.
Classroom photographs
Little windows into your child's day — the messy, joyful, proud moments.
Progress updates
Gentle, honest feedback on how your child is growing and what's next.
Daily feedback
How they ate, slept, played and felt — every single day.
WhatsApp communication
Quick, friendly class groups for reminders and day-to-day news.
School newsletters
Events, notices and the bigger picture of school life.
Open communication with teachers
Our door is genuinely open — ask us anything, any time.