Creches, preschools and daycares in Ekurhuleni
Compare 122 creches, preschools and daycares across 38 Ekurhuleni areas, from Germiston and Boksburg to Kempton Park. Pick your area to see every school, reviews and contact details.
Most searched areas for a creche in Ekurhuleni
Top 8 by searches, last 90 daysBenoni
See all schools in Benoni →No. 2 most searchedVosloorus
See all schools in Vosloorus →No. 3 most searchedBoksburg
See all schools in Boksburg →No. 4 most searchedKatlehong
See all schools in Katlehong →No. 5 most searchedSprings
See all schools in Springs →No. 6 most searchedBrakpan
See all schools in Brakpan →No. 7 most searchedEdenvale
See all schools in Edenvale →No. 8 most searchedNigel
See all schools in Nigel →Find a creche or preschool by Ekurhuleni area
Germiston, Edenvale and Bedfordview
24 schoolsBoksburg and Alberton
33 schoolsBenoni, Brakpan and Springs
20 schoolsPopular creches and preschools in Ekurhuleni
Kiddies Corner Daycare
Vosloorus, EkurhuleniCreche, 0 to 2, Nursery, 3 to 5 · R550 a month · 06:30 to 18:00
God Is Love Academy
Boksburg, EkurhuleniCreche, 0 to 2, Nursery, 3 to 5 · R1,000 a month · 05:15 to 06:15
Little People Daycare
Eden Park, EkurhuleniCreche, 0 to 2, Grade R, 5 to 6 · R300 a month · 07:00 to 16:00
Rising Journey Nursery School
Alberton, EkurhuleniECD centre
Mamello Ke Katlego Academy [M.K ACADEMY]
Vosloorus, EkurhuleniCreche, 0 to 2, Preschool, 3 to 5 · 08:00 to 16:00
Kb Ntekoa Educare Centre
Alliance, EkurhuleniECD centre
Little Lilliez Preschool
Wimbledon Estate, EkurhuleniECD centre
New Dawn Nursery School
Tembisa, EkurhuleniNursery, 3 to 5 · R500 a month · 06:30 to 17:00
Our top picks are listed first, then the schools parents view most. See all 122 Ekurhuleni schools
How many creches and preschools are there in Ekurhuleni?
Updated every monthEkurhuleni, often called the East Rand, had 4,066,691 residents at the 2022 Census, up from 3,178,470 in 2011, with a median age of 30. Of children aged 0 to 4, 67.6% attended an educational institution. Families are spread across Germiston, Boksburg, Benoni, Kempton Park and Tembisa.
Our directory lists 122 creches, preschools and daycares across 38 of its areas.
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The choice is not spread evenly. Germiston alone has 16% of all Ekurhuleni listings, and the five busiest areas (Germiston, Boksburg, Benoni, Kempton Park, Tembisa) hold 53%. Across Boksburg and Alberton, 27% 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 Ekurhuleni
A school can offer more than one type, so these add up to more than the city total.
Parent reviews of Ekurhuleni creches and preschools
Real reviews from parents, posted on school profiles.
“God is love academy is brilliant and the teachers are every excellent and very good with my child…my boy knows a lot of thing which he didn’t know because of the teachers even his English is excellent.”
“My child has attended months On God is love Academy teachers in the class are wonderful, very interactive, and our little ones are happy to even come to school environment is great 😍 Excellent services keep up the great work teachers😁”
“Hi I had to move from voslorous but left my son behind because I couldn't take him out of this cretch,am beyond happy 😍at the age of 2 my son knew how to count,sing Nkosi sikelela n more.thanx to the principal n teacher n my sister for recommending me to kiddies day care”
What a creche costs in Ekurhuleni
Monthly fees, updated every monthAmong Ekurhuleni schools that list their fees, monthly fees run from R300 to R40,000, with an average of R7,306. 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 Ekurhuleni
How many creches and preschools are listed in Ekurhuleni?
Find My Nursery lists 122 creches, preschools and daycares across 38 Ekurhuleni areas. Germiston has the most with 19, then Boksburg (18) and Benoni (10).
How much does a creche cost in Ekurhuleni?
Among Ekurhuleni schools that list their fees, monthly fees run from R300 to R40,000, with an average of R7,306. Fees depend on the area, your child's age and the hours, so contact the school for current prices.
What hours do Ekurhuleni creches keep?
Among the Ekurhuleni schools that list their hours, the most common day is 06:30 to 17:30. About 60% open by 06:30, and about 31% stay open until 18:00 or later.
Which area in Ekurhuleni has the most creches?
Germiston has the most listed creches and preschools with 19. Boksburg (18) and Benoni (10) 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 Ekurhuleni?
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 Ekurhuleni 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 122 Ekurhuleni schools →Germiston
19 schoolsRead the Germiston guide →EkurhuleniBoksburg
18 schoolsRead the Boksburg guide →EkurhuleniBenoni
10 schoolsRead the Benoni guide →EkurhuleniKempton Park
9 schoolsRead the Kempton Park guide →EkurhuleniTembisa
9 schoolsRead the Tembisa guide →EkurhuleniVosloorus
7 schoolsRead the Vosloorus guide →EkurhuleniAlberton
6 schoolsRead the Alberton guide →Creches and preschools in other cities nearby
Ranked by number of listingsJohannesburg
Pretoria
Also listed: Secunda (1 school in 1 area), Vereeniging (1 school in 1 area)
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