Creches, preschools and daycares in Durban
Compare 144 creches, preschools and daycares across 52 Durban areas, from Berea and Umlazi to Pinetown. Pick your area to see every school, reviews and contact details.
Most searched areas for a creche in Durban
Top 8 by searches, last 90 daysAmanzimtoti
See all schools in Amanzimtoti →No. 2 most searchedKloof
See all schools in Kloof →No. 3 most searchedHillcrest
See all schools in Hillcrest →No. 4 most searchedKwamashu
See all schools in Kwamashu →No. 5 most searchedRed Hill
See all schools in Red Hill →No. 6 most searchedNew Germany
See all schools in New Germany →No. 7 most searchedNtuzuma
See all schools in Ntuzuma →No. 8 most searchedPinetown
See all schools in Pinetown →Find a creche or preschool by Durban area
North Coast and Umhlanga
23 schoolsBerea and Central Durban
28 schoolsInanda, KwaMashu and Phoenix
19 schoolsSouth Durban and Umlazi
31 schoolsPinetown and the West
42 schoolsOther Durban areas
1 schoolsPopular creches and preschools in Durban
Khulani ECD Centre – Newlands West
Newlands West, DurbanCreche, 0 to 2, Preschool, 3 to 5 · R700 a month · 06:00 to 17:00
Kwami Preschool
Umlazi, DurbanECD centre
Jerry Becks Preschool
Umlazi, DurbanECD centre
Pinetown Independent Primary School
Pinetown, DurbanECD centre
Hleliphi Pre-school and Care Centre
Kwamashu, DurbanECD centre
Little Butterflies Playschool and Nursery
Sherwood, DurbanECD centre
Little Learners ECD Centre Cornubia
Cornubia, DurbanCreche, 0 to 2, Nursery, 3 to 5 · R500 a month · 06:00 to 16:00
Umndeni Creche and Preschool
Umlazi, DurbanECD centre
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How many creches and preschools are there in Durban?
Updated every montheThekwini, the municipality that includes Durban, had 4,239,901 residents at the 2022 Census, up from 3,476,686 in 2011, with a median age of 31. Of children aged 0 to 4, 61.0% attended an educational institution. Families are spread from Umhlanga and Durban North to Umlazi, Pinetown and Hammarsdale.
Our directory lists 144 creches, preschools and daycares across 52 of its areas.
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The choice is not spread evenly. Berea alone has 14% of all Durban listings, and the five busiest areas (Berea, Umlazi, Hammarsdale, Pinetown, Kwamashu) hold 39%. Across Pinetown and the West, 29% of the city's schools are listed, so parents there have the widest choice and should compare more than one school.
Statistics South Africa, Census 2022 municipal fact sheetTypes of school in Durban
A school can offer more than one type, so these add up to more than the city total.
What a creche costs in Durban
Monthly fees, updated every monthAmong Durban schools that list their fees, monthly fees run from R150 to R5,070, with an average of R1,331. Fees depend on your child's age, the hours and what is included, such as meals. Ask each school for its current fee schedule.
Common questions about creches and preschools in Durban
How many creches and preschools are listed in Durban?
Find My Nursery lists 144 creches, preschools and daycares across 52 Durban areas. Berea has the most with 20, then Umlazi (13) and Hammarsdale (8).
How much does a creche cost in Durban?
Among Durban schools that list their fees, monthly fees run from R150 to R5,070, with an average of R1,331. Fees depend on the area, your child's age and the hours, so contact the school for current prices.
What hours do Durban creches keep?
Among the Durban schools that list their hours, the most common day is 07:00 to 17:00. About 26% open by 06:30, and about 5% stay open until 18:00 or later.
Which area in Durban has the most creches?
Berea has the most listed creches and preschools with 20. Umlazi (13) and Hammarsdale (8) follow.
What is the difference between a creche, a preschool and a daycare?
The names overlap in South Africa. A creche usually looks after babies and toddlers for the working day, a daycare is similar with longer hours, and a preschool runs a structured learning programme for ages three to six to prepare children for Grade R.
How do I choose a creche or preschool in Durban?
Start with distance and hours: check opening and closing times against your commute, and ask about early drop-off and late collection. Ask to see the school's registration papers and confirm they are current. Visit in person and look at group sizes, outdoor space, toilets and where children sleep, and ask about staff qualifications. Ask what the fee covers, such as meals, nappies and holiday periods, and compare at least three schools before you decide.
How do I compare creches near me?
Open your area, shortlist two or three schools, then use Compare schools to see fees, ages, hours and reviews side by side.
Creche and preschool pages for Durban areas
Each guide covers one area. See every creche, preschool and daycare there, filter by age and availability, and read the questions parents ask most.
See all 144 Durban schools →Berea
20 schoolsRead the Berea guide →DurbanUmlazi
13 schoolsRead the Umlazi guide →DurbanHammarsdale
8 schoolsRead the Hammarsdale guide →DurbanPinetown
8 schoolsRead the Pinetown guide →DurbanKwamashu
7 schoolsRead the Kwamashu guide →DurbanRed Hill
7 schoolsRead the Red Hill guide →DurbanDurban North
5 schoolsRead the Durban North guide →DurbanHillcrest
5 schoolsRead the Hillcrest guide →Creches and preschools in other cities nearby
Ranked by number of listingsAlso listed: Howick (4 schools in 4 areas), Ballito (1 school in 1 area), Port Shepstone (1 school in 1 area)
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