Learn with joy
Hands-on discovery, purposeful activities and the freedom to progress at an individual pace.
In Harmony We Learn
A joyful Montessori beginning for curious little minds together.
A warm, authentic Montessori pre-school in Athlone, Cape Town, where children are encouraged to explore, grow in independence and develop a lifelong love of learning.
✦ Authentic Montessori✦ Toddler to Grade R
A place to belong, explore and grow
Small people. Big discoveries.
Little Willow is an authentic Montessori school in Athlone, Cape Town, affiliated with the South African Montessori Association and registered with the Western Cape Education Department. Our prepared environment encourages independence, curiosity, confidence and joyful learning.
Feel at home
A warm, respectful environment where children are known, encouraged and supported.
Grow independently
Everyday opportunities to build confidence, responsibility and practical life skills.
What's happening at Little Willow?
Notice Board
Our notice board is kept front and centre so parents can quickly see important school updates.
Holiday Care Programme
Applications now open. Enquire with the school for current holiday care fees and availability.
A little winter reminder
Please allow your child to fully recover at home before returning to school. Thank you for helping us keep our little community healthy.
Admissions
Applications are welcomed for our Toddler and Pre-school Montessori programmes.
Montessori for every stage
Our learning programmes
Purposeful, age-appropriate environments that help children develop at their own pace while remaining part of a warm school community.
18 months–3 yearsToddler Programme
A gentle introduction to independence, routine, movement and practical life.
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3–6 yearsPre-school Montessori
Hands-on work across practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics and cultural learning.
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Grade RGrade R
A WCED-accredited programme preparing children for the next step in their school journey.
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Why Montessori?
Children learn best by doing.
In the Montessori environment, children are active learners. Materials are arranged from simple to more complex and invite children to work independently, build confidence and experience the satisfaction of discovery.
- Practical life skills
- Sensorial exploration
- Language development
- Mathematical thinking
- Cultural knowledge and real-world awareness
18m–3yToddler programme
3–6yPre-school programme
Grade RWCED accredited
17:30Aftercare until
School life
Every day has room for wonder.
Learning at Little Willow is practical, social and joyful. Children choose purposeful activities, learn to work independently and together, and enjoy a secure outdoor space for movement and play.
“The essential thing is for the task to arouse such an interest that it engages the child's whole personality.”
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