WonderlandKids' Academy

Our programme

A day full of wonder, structure and play.

Age-specific classrooms, an evidence-based curriculum, mindful daily routines, nourishing meals and enriching extra-murals — all designed around how little ones actually grow.

Children playing in the Wonderland Kids' Academy play-yard
Our play-yard

Age groups

Four stages, each with its own focus.

1 – 2 yrs

Explorers

Strengthening fine & gross motor skills, language and sensory development, in a nurturing, hygienic space.

2 – 3 yrs

Adventurers

Building motor skills, vocabulary and social development, with steady cognitive stimulation. Potty training happens here, alongside parents.

3 – 4 yrs

Discoverers

Social skills, expanding vocabulary and independent thinking — plus the first steps into emergent literacy and mathematics (Grade 0).

4 – 5 yrs

Big Thinkers

Pre-Grade R: mindfulness, life skills, literacy & maths — developing well-rounded graduates ready for the foundation phase.

Curriculum

Nervous System Education, at the forefront.

We follow the National Curriculum Framework & CAPS, with Nervous System Education leading the way. Lessons run on bi-weekly themes through a structured daily schedule — children learn continuously through both lessons and play.

Mindfulness & breathing Emerging literacy Emerging mathematics Science isiXhosa Sign language Music & movement Sensory play Creative art Culture Religious instruction Dress-up days
A teacher leading a learning moment at Wonderland Kids' Academy

A day at Wonderland

Routine that builds confidence.

Structured daily schedule

A predictable rhythm teaches responsibility and a sense of time, preparing children for each activity with growing confidence.

Learning through play

Indoor & outdoor activities, music and art all centre on the week's themes, so play and learning move together throughout the day.

In-house therapy team

A private Occupational Therapist, Parenting Coach & Speech Therapist can observe, screen and refer — with parents' consent — when it helps.

Parents as partners

An online platform keeps families close to the day, because a child reaches their potential when school and home act as one community.

Mealtime at Wonderland Kids' Academy Strictly Halal

Nutrition

Warm, healthy, Halal.

A warm, nutritious meal every day, plus breakfast. Healthy snacks only — no nuts, no fizzy drinks.

Extra-mural play at Wonderland Kids' Academy Before half-day

Extra-murals

Beyond the classroom.

Soccer Dance Mouse Madressa Computerkids

School times & terms

When we're open, and how it works.

Operating times

Monday to Thursday 7:00 to 17:30, and Fridays 7:00 to 17:00. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:30.

Four school terms

The year runs in four terms, with a term planner issued to every parent at the start of each one. Pupils are welcome throughout the holidays in civvies, and June runs with skeleton staff.

Closure days

We close on weekends, public holidays, Eid ul Fitr, Eid ul Adha, WCED special closure days and any emergency closures, plus roughly three weeks over December and January.

Rules regarding collections

We keep a strict collection policy to ensure the safety of your little one.

  • The application form must state who is responsible for collecting your child.
  • No deviation is permitted unless the office is contacted in advance by telephone and email.
  • Staff are on duty after hours to care for your little one if you are running late. Please just contact the office.
  • A late pick-up penalty fee is charged for every 15 minutes, or part thereof, after closing time and after half-day dismissal time.

Ready to enrol?

See the fees, then come visit.

Take a look at our 2027 fees and admissions process, or book a viewing to meet the team and see the classrooms.