Busy Babies school grounds
๐ŸŒŸ ECD Registered School

Where little ones learn, play & grow

Busy Babies is an Educational Playschool registered as an Early Childhood Development Centre โ€” fully certified, monitored by Social Development, and welcoming children aged 1 to 5 years.

20+
Years experience
4
Age classes
1โ€“5
Years old
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ECD Registered
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Fire Dept Certified
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Health Clearance
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Land Zoning Approved
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Socially Monitored
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Est. 2004
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Ages 1โ€“5 Years
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Noordhoek, Cape Town
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ECD Registered
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Fire Dept Certified
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Health Clearance
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Land Zoning Approved
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Socially Monitored
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Est. 2004
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Ages 1โ€“5 Years
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Noordhoek, Cape Town
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What we believe

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Every child deserves to thrive

Each child deserves enough teaching, adult supervision, help and guidance to grow and develop to their full academic potential.

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Play is a child's work

We believe that a child's "work" is learned through play. Our full structured school enables children to grow socially, creatively and educationally in a safe, friendly atmosphere.

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Small classes, big impact

We maintain smaller classes and a good staff-to-child ratio, ensuring more individual attention and care given to each child every single day.

Busy Babies colourful playground
"Play is the highest form of research."
โ€” Albert Einstein

A day at Busy Babies

Mon

๐Ÿง Baking Day

We bake something delicious, always relating the baked item to the theme of the week.

Tueโ€“Fri

๐ŸŽจ Artwork Days

Mini artwork projects done daily and taken home each afternoon, based on the weekly theme.

Daily

๐ŸŒณ Outdoor Play

Two garden areas โ€” a paving area for bikes and a grassy jungle area for adventurous exploration.

Daily

๐Ÿ“š Structured Learning

Story time, music time, TV time and dedicated learning woven throughout the full day.

๐ŸŽ‰ Free Play Activities

๐Ÿซง Bubbles Play
๐Ÿ‘— Dress Up
๐Ÿงธ Educational Toys
๐ŸŽจ Face Painting
โœ๏ธ Drawing Time
๐Ÿ“– Story Time
๐ŸŽต Music Time
๐Ÿ“บ TV Time

More than just a crรจche

We are a small, intimate school offering the right balance of school readiness and fun play in a fully structured day.

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Full Structured Day

A complete, purposeful daily programme that balances learning, creativity and free play within a nurturing, consistent routine.

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4 Age-Appropriate Classes

Start at 12 months and progress through 4 age-appropriate classes all the way to Grade R readiness โ€” no school hopping, just continuity and stability for your child.

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Stable, Routine Environment

A consistent environment helps create a routine, stable sense of being for each child โ€” foundational to healthy early development.

Busy Babies spacious lawn and playground

Communication & Events

We believe great communication between parents and teachers is key. Here's how we keep you connected every step of the way.

๐Ÿ“ก How We Communicate

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Daily Review Books

Every child takes home a daily review book with personal comments on what they ate, what they played with, and how their day went.

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Daily WhatsApp Group

We share daily photos of your little ones in action โ€” so you never miss a precious moment, even when you're at work.

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Weekly Planner Letters

A weekly letter is sent home so you always know what themes, activities and baking days are coming up that week.

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Monthly Newsletters

Our monthly newsletter keeps you up to date with school news and important dates to diarise.

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Progress Assessment Reports

Two formal progress reports per year document each child's development milestones, growth and achievements โ€” paired with annual and mid-year parent & teacher meetings.

๐ŸŽ‰ Special Events

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Monthly PJ Parties

Every month we host a special Pajama Party Friday โ€” kids come in their PJs for a cosy, fun-filled day they always look forward to!

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Mid-Year Holiday Club

We offer a holiday club during the mid-year school holidays, perfect for working parents who need reliable, fun care for their little ones.

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Annual Parent Meetings

A yearly whole-school parent meeting to connect, share updates and keep the Busy Babies community strong.

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Mid-Year Parent & Teacher Meetings

One-on-one meetings mid-year to discuss your child's progress, address any concerns and celebrate their growth.

Monthly PJ Party at Busy Babies
๐Ÿฅณ Monthly PJ Party Friday โ€” always a highlight!

The people who make it magical

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Brigitte (Gitte)
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Brigitte (Gitte)
Owner & Busy Bees Teacher ยท Ages 2โ€“3

With 20+ years of childcare experience, Gitte has owned and run Busy Babies since 2004. She has an open-door policy and loves full communication and interaction between parents and staff.

โญ 20+ years experience
Patricia
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Patricia
Busy Bees Class Assistant & Head of Cooking

The backbone of Busy Babies since day one โ€” an incredible 21 years of experience. Patricia assists in the Busy Bees class, manages lunches and has full knowledge of every aspect of the school.

โญ 21 years with us
Nolly (Nolovu)
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Nolly (Nolovu)
Head of Toddler Class

Nolly heads the Toddler class and has been with Busy Babies for over 15 years. Her happy, warm smile is always so welcoming to every child and family who walks through the door.

โญ 15+ years with us
Kristen
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Kristen
Teacher ยท NQF Level 4

Almost 9 years as part of the Busy Babies family, teaching in both the Rainbow and Wise Owl classes. Her soft, loving and warm teaching methods are a firm favourite with parents and children alike.

โญ 9 years ยท NQF Level 4
Natasha
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Natasha
Teacher ยท NQF Level 4

Around 7 years at Busy Babies, with diverse experience working with children aged 1โ€“5. Natasha brings both professional skill and a mother's warmth โ€” she has two young boys of her own.

โญ 7 years ยท NQF Level 4
Tiffany
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Tiffany
Toddler Class Assistant

Tiffany is the newest member of the Busy Babies family, bringing fresh energy and a warm heart to the toddler class. Already loved by the little ones, she is a wonderful addition to our team.

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Find us in Noordhoek

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Physical Address 51 Longboat Road, Milkwood Park
Noordhoek, Western Cape, 7975
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Ages Accepted 12 months โ€“ 5 years old