When I was little and growing up in the very Afrikaans district of Stellenbosch, there wasn’t much in the way of Islamic based schools or pre-schools available. So I went to a Roman Catholic creche down the road. My mom packed my lunch and I was the only kid who didn’t eat the school’s food as they did not cater halaal. I was taught by gentle nun’s in their black habits and veils and I remember having an inordinate fear of the always surly looking cook. I learned nursery rhymes, bible songs and sang in the church choir… well, in so far as a 5 year old can sing in the church choir. And I turned out ok… well, at least I think so.
When my little boy started going to creche, I enrolled him at a nearby school in Parow for convenience. They were not Muslim based but served halaal food at least, and that would do at the time. They also had a bible lesson which he could sit out if I wanted him to. So soon enough, he started coming home singing Jesus loves me, which was at first cute and funny, but I knew this was the beginning of me needing to find an alternative or fielding some confusion as he got older. Other children his age were also learning basic Islamic Kalima’s and etiquette in their schools and I was concerned he would be at a disadvantage later. It also started becoming quite important to me that his bottom be properly washed when he goes to the toilet and not just wiped, the practice of Istinja not being standard in non muslim schools. Call me pedantic, but these were the things that started me looking for more Islamic based schools in my area. I know it’s not necessarily the crux of the best education and the finest schools, but it’s a consideration. And I was lucky enough to find a school that could meet it.
I think these factors might be important to other Muslim parents as well. It took me some legwork to find a suitable school especially in the Northern suburbs in the Cape, so I have compiled a list that hopefully will make the search easier for others including the Western Cape, Gauteng and KZN. Fees have been added where possible and are estimates only.
WESTERN CAPE
EARLY YEARS DAY CARE AND AFTER SCHOOL / HOLIDAY CARE
Southern suburbs
Southfield/Plumstead
Full days and half days available.
Tel: 0712506206
Email: info@eydc.co.za
www.eydc.co.za
SLEEPY HOLLOW PRE-SCHOOL AND EDUCARE, SOUTHERN & NORTHERN SUBURBS
A franchised school with 13 branches in the Northern and Southern Suburbs. Full days and half days available.
Tel: 021 696 5877
Email: info@sleepyhollowschool.co.za
www.sleepyhollowschool.co.za
BOORHAANOL NURSERY & PRE-SCHOOL, BO KAAP
Boorhaanol Centre, 26 Pentz Street, Bo Kaap, Cape Town
Tel: (021) 423-7690
boorhaan@telkomsa.net
From R1300 per month
FOUNTAIN OF LIGHT MONTESSORI, ATHLONE
Half Days only.
6 Sony Road, Athlone, Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: (021) 696-2647
From R1100 pm
EARTH ANGELS EDUPLAY, PARKLANDS
Daycare, Aftercare & Holiday Care, Childcare & Babycare to age 4. Call Zaheera Meeran
3 Terne Close, Parklands
Tel:021 556 4214
earthangels@telkomsa.net
MUSLIMAHS AND TOTS, OTTERY
A Montessori based franchised school with branches in Johannesburg and Durban.
Cape Town branch in Ottery: Valota Farm, Lower Ottery Road, Philippi Horticultural
Tel: 072 504 8519
www.muslimahsandtots.co.za
KIDZINK, CRAVENBY
A combination of academic and Islamic teaching. From 3 to 6 years. Half days
9 Ramphalsingh Street, Cravenby Estate
Tel: 021 933 4440
From R480
HABIBIA NURSERY SCHOOL, RYLANDS
Duine Rd, Rylands, Cape Town, 7764, South Africa
Tel: 021 637 8516
HEATHFIELD MADRASAH EDUCARE
Chadwin Road Heathfield Cape Town 7941
Tel: 021 712 6571
najalaallie@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/Heathfield-Madrasah-Educare/
7:00am – 5:30pm
SALAHUDIEN EDUCARE CENTRE, PRE-SCHOOL, GATESVILLE
Provides Academic and Islamic education. From 6 months to 6 years. Half days and Full days.
3 Haven Crescent, Gatesville, Athlone
Tel: (021) 802 6939 | 078 068 3811
salahudien.ed@gmail.com
www.salahudien.co.za
From R650 per month
JOLLY TOTS MONTESSORI, RONDEBOSCH
A Montessori based pre school for ages 2 and half to 5 years old.
29 Karakul Road Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa
Tel: 073 511 3339
shafiqmoosa@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/Jolly-Tots-Montessori
THE CHILDRENS GARDEN EDUCARE
Montessori based. Structured islamic syllabus
Operating times 6.30am-6pm
Branch 1: 11 Civic road, Landsowne, Landline: 021 696 7886
Branch 2: 38 Brockhurst Road, Kenwyn, Landline: 082 816 7676
www.thechildrensgardeneducare.co.za
Monthly full day fee – R1050
NURUL ADFAAL MONTESSORI NURSERY SCHOOL, OTTERY
Serving the educational needs to surrounding communities of Ottery, Grassy Park and Lotus River.
Half days and Full days.
20 Adrian Road, Ottery, Western Cape, South Africa
Tel. (021) 703 4577
http://www.nuruladfaal.co.za
JUMPSTART PRE-SCHOOL & EDUCARE, KENWYN
JUMPSTART has a diverse student body of all religions, cultures and races, starting from Babies to Grade R.
10 Roath Street, Kenwyn
Tel: 021 797 8595 / Cell: 084 567 1963
Email: jumpstart@vodamail.co.za
HUSAMI EDUCARE, CRAVENBY
Situated at the Husami Masjid, Cravenby
Tel: 021 932 4184
LITTLE GREENIES, ATHLONE
Three branches in the Athlone area. They take ages 6 months to Grade 3.
Tel: 021 637 0954
Email: info@littlegreenies.co.za
CAMBRIDGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
We are situated in Walmer Estate (CBD) area and we take on ages between 18months and 5 years(pre-grR). We follow a curriculum based on the Montessori Methodology, we are Fully Halaal and do Islamic Studies as a Learning Area. We also have extra murals that includes: Monkeynastix, Mini Soccer, Mini Cricket, Swimming(Aqua Crazy) and Drama Lessons by Isabel Buyers.
Our School Fees Ranges from: R1300 – R2000 p/month for 2017
Tel: 021 447 9549 : 072 214 8980
Email: montessori.littlestars@gmail.com
THE CHILDRENS GARDEN EDUCARE
www.thechildrensgardeneducare.co.za
Montessori based
Structured islamic syllabus
Operating times 6.30am-6pm
Kenwyn and lansdowne branch
Monthly full day fee- R1050
LITTLE MOOSE MONTESSORI 3-6 years small homebased pre-School
Address – 3 JF Cilliers Road ,Towsend Estate Goodwood
I have half day from 7h30 to 12h30 and fullday from 7h30 to 17h30. Halaal breakfast and lunch is served daily. I unfortunately do not have an Halaal certificate as yet.
Muslim Owner and Contact person – Hadieya Moosa
Tel: 082 5077 048
email: hmoosa@littlemoosemontessori.co.za
LITTLE ANGLES MONTESSORI Preschool, Rondebosch East
Open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ages 18 months to 6 years.
Half day and Full day. Meals included.
Holiday care. Safe and secure
Montessori and Islamic education.
133 5th Ave, Rondebosch East
Tel: 082 468 0875
Email: littleangelsmontessori1802@gmail.com
LITTLE SPARKLES ISLAMIC BASED MONTESSORI
8 Block Rd Kenwyn
0218239567
Little_sparkles@live.com
Principal: Abeda Badat
RONDEBOSCH MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL (ages 3 to 6 yrs)
We follow the Montessori curriculum and methodology.
Small class (max. 15 learners)
Half day: 8am to 12.30pm (drop off from 7.30am)
Full day: 8am to 5pm (drop off from 7.30am), warm lunch provided (halaal)
Tel: 021 6719838
Email: info@rondeboschmontessori.co.za
DREAM BIG MONTESSORI
Accept children from 18 months and offers Madressah classes from 3 years old. SETA Accredited
2 Bothma Street, Monte Vista
Tel: 081 020 8986 / 083 276 7962
Email: mamoojee.k@gmail.com / montessoridreambig@gmail.com
MADRASSATUL FALAAGH CRECHE
Based at Bellville Mosque, Cnr. Of Durham and Hercules Streets, Bellville South
Offering both Islamic and secular education for children 1 to 5 years old.
Qualified teachers. Lunch included.
Operating Hours: Monday-Thursday: 07h30 to 17h00, Friday: 07h30 to 16h00.
Open during school holidays. Only closes in December.
Fees: R1200 per month.
Contact: Sumaya @ 021 951 7806
MAYA MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
Rylands/Penlyn Estate
Full day and half day for children 2 – 6 years old. Small classes in a safe, secure and home-like environment. Qualified and experienced staff.
Halaal cooked meals.
Aftercare services with homework supervision.
Hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm.
Tel: 0721840438
Email: rashidaajam@gmail.com
Follow us on Facebook Instagram: maya_montessori_
GAUTENG
LITTLE FOLKS, LENASIA
Little Folks Nursery/Pre Primary School is a Registered Early Child Development (ECD) site. We are also Curriculum Assessment Policy (CAPS) compliant Grade R registered with the Department of Education. Half Days only.
4 Makriel Street, Extension 8, Lenasia, 1820
Tel: 011 854 3371 | 082 372 8223
sajedaabed26@gmail.com
From: R2150 per term
BUDZ ACADEMY FOR LITTLE PEOPLE, ROBERTSHAM
Islamic ethos. Half days.
Robertsham, Johannesburg
011 680 6774
From R600 for playgroup
LITTLE PUMPKINS MONTESSORI NURSERY AND PRE PRIMARY SCHOOL, LENASIA
Cnr Protea and Bluefin drive, Lenasia, Johannesburg, 1820, South Africa
Tel: 082 462 5980
LENASIA MUSLIM ASS NURSERY SCHOOL
17 SWAN ST, Lenasia X 1, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Tel: 011 854 4861
NUR UL ISLAM NURSERY, LENASIA
Cnr Zebra and Oryx St, Rietfontein 1821, Gauteng
Tel: 011 854 1362
JACARANDA MONTESSORI, MONTGOMERY PARK
A small school located in the community driven suburb of Montgomery Park following the Montessori philosophy.
15 Beyers Naude Drive, Montgomery park, Randburg, 2195
Tel: 078 175 6131
info@jacarandamontessori.co.za
http://www.jacarandamontessori.co.za/
A Montessori based school in Mckenzie Park offering a combination of academic and Islamic teaching as well as Day-care, Aftercare & Holiday Care, Childcare including Baby care.
65 Roan Street / 22 Dewald Hattingh Road, Mckenzie Park, Benoni
(011) 421 1886 – Cell 076 897 4682 email: whizzkid.m@gmail.com
3 Tritoma Street, Marlboro Gardens, Johannesburg (outskirts of Sandton)
Contact: Faatima
011 444 1811 (weekdays 7am-5pm)
083 955 0998
faatimasalloo83@gmail.com
KWAZULU NATAL
MARIAM BEE SULTAN PRE-SCHOOL & MONTESSORI
The Mariam Bee Sultan Pre School and Montessori is a progressive, co-educational and non-denominational school, within an Islamic ethos.
222 Kenilworth Rd, Durban, 4091, South Africa
Tel: 031 207 7096
http://alansaar.co.za/wp2/portfolio-item/mariam-bee-sultan-pre-school-and-montessori/
L’IL MUSLIMS NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL, DURBAN
From 2-6 years, Full day and Half days available. Combination of academic and Islamic curriculum.
340 Greypark road, Brighton Beach Bluff, Durban
Tel : 031 467 7429
https://www.facebook.com/Lil-Muslims-nursery-and-preschool-417815121656061/
From R800
AL-NOOR PRE-PRIMARY
46 Meerut Rd Atholl Heights 3629 KwaZulu-Natal
Tel: 0741323098
BRILLIANT MIND’S MONTESSORI SCHOOL, VERULAM
Small classes. Age 3-5 years. Half Days.
Tel: 0827076613 / 032 533 5609
GATEWAY MONTESSORI AND LEARNING CENTRE
Small classes, individual attention. Indoor and Outdoor play areas. Montessori syllabus integrated with CAPS. from 18 months to grade R.
Based at the Royal Palm Hotel opposite Gateway Shopping Centre.
Call Faheema Amojee 0846678662 for more information.
If you’d like your school added to this list or would like to suggest a school, please get in touch on info@hungryforhalaal.co.za.
This list has been compiled by information available online and supplied by individuals. No checks or verifications have been conducted.
assalamualaikum
hope all are well
We have developed an ISLAMISED CAPS CURRICULUM from Gr R to Gr 6. We are currently islamising grades 7 to 12.
The Guardian Institute (TGI) is a non-profit organization.
Institutions only pay for printing.
Gr R – 3 subjects = 12 books per year + teacher guide for every subject =R400 for the year
Gr 1 – 4 subjects =16 books per year +teacherguides for every subject =R500 for the year
Gr 2 – R550 for the year
Gr 3 – R600 for the year
Salaam – any recommendations for the Centurion, Pretoria area? Jzk
is there an islamic pre school in Ballito
Does anyone know of a muslim daycare and playschool in Durban North area?
Are there any Islamic crèches/preparatory schools in vanguard estate- Goodwood area, shukran
Are there any play school in chatsworth for 2 year old
Assalaamu alaikum Raheemah our school is based in Goodwood. Little Moose Montessori. For more information please give us a call 0794168876 or email us on littlemoosemontessori@gmail.com.
slms anyone know of a islamic montesorri in fourways
Asalamu alaykum,,we have just moved to Sandvlei in Macassar close to Strand i have 2 daughters age 3 and 5 and would be grateful if you could recommend an islamic school for them in the area Kanallah
Slm,
I think this blog is very helpful and I’m in exactly the same position currently with my child and currently looking for an Islamic friendly crèche in the Kuils River or surrounding areas. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for adding my school
L folks is an Islamic based school and four extra murals are inclusive of school fees
Pleasure Sajeda.
Salaam if anybody could be of help to please recommend me to an Islamic Montessori school for my 3 yr old? Even if it only caters twice or thrice a week. I’m based in erasmia. Jzk
Salaamz. I am struggling to find an Islamic daycare for my 2 year old son in Pretoria. Any help?
There is a massive shortage in Pretoria of these schools and I’m struggling as well. If you find anything, please contact me on 082 836 4125, thanks, Lana
Slmz, great blog. Struggling to find an Islamic nursery/play school in Randburg, Johannesburg. Am aware of the ones in Northcliff, but looking for something closer to home (Perm street).
Wslm Muhammad. You could try Jacaranda Montessori. https://www.facebook.com/JacarandaMontessoriJHB/
Rhodatul Atfaal in 7th Ave Grassy Park. Contact Fatima Smart 0217058994
I am struggling to find a halaal creche in Strand area. Does anyone know of one?
Little Moose Montessori is home based for toddlers aged 3-6 years . halfday till 12h30 and fullday till 17h30.Contact Hadieya Moosa 0825077048 or email hmoosa@littlemoosemontessori.co.za
Aslm ,I recently opened a montessori pre-school in Toewnsend Estate Goodwood -the name is Little Moose Montessori .
What age groups do you accept?
We accept 2 and half years to 6 years
slms anyone know of a islamic montesorri in fourways 898
Aslm Hadieya
What ages do you accept? And what are the prices for full day and half days.
Shukran
Aslm we accept ages 2and a half to 6 years. Give me a call 0794168876 or email littlemoosemontessori@gmail.com to discuss our fee structures
slms anyone know of a islamic montesorri in fourways
Husami Educare
Developing your child’s skills and learning abilities holistically through play!
A warm and nurturing environment with qualified and experienced staff catering to the needs of 3-6yr olds,incl GR R. We have a strong Islamic ethos, CAPS curriculum, extra mural activities and we are registered with WCED and Social Developement.
School hours from 8-12pm, Gr R 12-45.
021 932 4184
082 868 0206 Mumtaz Bapoo (Principal)
husamiec@gmail.com
Whizzkid Montessori Preschool based in Mackenzie Park – Benoni
65 Roan Streer
Mackenzie Park
Bus: (011) 421-1886
Mobile: 076-897-4682
E-mail: whizzkid.m@gmail.com
E-mail 2: info@whizzkidmontessoripreschool.co.za
The Busyness Workshop in Lotus Road Lansdowne. …Muslim run montessori based school…madrassah offered n other extra murals too…principal n staff r very dedicated n attentive. They r tolerant of other religions as well n catered to them for religious studies. My daughter graduated there 3 years ago.
There are more Muslim schools in the northern suburbs that’s not listed here.
The one in Parklands is also no longer in existence, but Zaheera is now running a private cottage hifth/academic cottage center from grade R
There is Butterflies educare and Fuzlin’s Montessori as well as another one in Alice street Goodwood
Little Angels Montessori Preschool is in Rondebosch East
They are open throughout the year, offers halaal meals, is Muslim owned, children from 18 months to 5 are accepted and the school runs full day. Please add to your list. Shukran!
There is Hidayatul Islam Educare in Kensington, cape Town.
hi there is also Masjid-Us Salaam Pre-Primary & Creche – next to st athans mosque
Thanks hungry for halaal. I did check Sleepy hollow but I was looking for something closer to burgundy estate. Jazakallah
Slms any in the northern suburbs? Edgemead, bothasig etc?
Slm Naz. Sleepy Hollow is in Goodwood. It’s in the post. There’s also Fazlin’s Montessori in Goodwood which I recently heard about. Don’t have details yet.
Hi Im struggling to find Fazlin’s Montessori on the internet, have you received any details?
Mini Muslims
Preschool
Mayfair west
Johannesburg
0725038778
Mini Muslims
Playschool, preschool &Daycare & Madressah
Johannesburg Mayfair West
Thank you everyone for your comments and valuable input to make this list grow. This post has had enormous response and is so obviously important to our community. Do keep sending me feedback and suggestions. You can also email me on info@hungryforhalaal.co.za.
and lastly, why are most Montessori based?
And in PE?
hi
Husami Educare in Cravenby
situated at the Husami Masjid
021 932 4184
Very good list. Please add
Madrassa Tul Falaagh in Bellville South. They offer Islamic and Secular Education and accommodate kids between the ages of 1 and 5. Contact Sumaya at 0219517806.
Hi there, I believe your blog is of utmost importance and would like to add the following instutions to the list, as both my kids attend Islamic schools from an early age.
1.Masjiedus Salaam – Thornton Road
2.Siddique Masjied – Elsies River.
My son now attends Rahmaniyeh Prim in Zonnebloem as he is in Grade R.
Baby bear Clubhouse in Kromboom road Rondebosch east is very good. They serve halaal. Their extra murals are excellent and they do islamic studies.
My mom is a teacher there!
Jameyyatul Quraa in Schaapkraal is an Islamic Montessori preschool separate from the hifz institute. Kids learn basic Arabic along with the Montessori method of teaching. It’s a friendly environment with lots of activities throughout the year.
Little Heights Academy in Pelican Heights is a fully islamic creche that offers half and full day learning
Jumpstart Academy in Kenwyn is also very good. Its a muslim run daycare but ut includes all religions inits teaching that helps build tolerance and understanding between children.