Happy Days Pre Primary

Happy Days Pre Primary An independent, ISASA accredited Montessori Pre Primary school situated in Kloof, KZN A school where uniqueness is celebrated!

An independent, ISASA accredited Pre Primary School, where every child is extended at their own pace, to reach their full potential. We aim to guide each learner on their own, individual paths, while providing a loving, stimulating environment.

💛 The Happy Days Story | Chapter Three 💛The little things are actually the big things. Because sometimes the biggest mil...
24/08/2026

💛 The Happy Days Story | Chapter Three 💛

The little things are actually the big things.

Because sometimes the biggest milestones don’t look like milestones at all.

A little hand pouring its own water.

A child choosing where they would like to work.

A friend helping another friend.

A question that makes us stop and wonder.

A tower that falls down…

and the decision to build it again.

A little voice saying,

“I can do it myself.”

These moments might seem small to us.

But to a child, they are everything.

Because childhood isn’t just about learning letters and numbers.

It’s about discovering,

“I can.”

It’s about learning to make choices.

To try.

To make mistakes.

To try again.

To ask questions.

To solve problems.

To help others.

To discover the world around them with curious little eyes.

And sometimes, the biggest milestones don’t look like milestones at all.

They look like muddy shoes.

A carefully carried cup.

A friend being helped into their jacket.

A puzzle finally finding its place.

A child proudly showing us something they’ve created.

A quiet moment of concentration.

A belly laugh shared with a friend.

And that beautiful moment when a child looks up and says,

“Look what I did!”

At Happy Days, we notice these moments.

We celebrate them.

We give children the time and space to discover what they are capable of — rather than always doing things for them.

Because confidence doesn’t appear overnight.

It grows quietly…

one little success at a time.

🌱 One choice.

One challenge.

One discovery.

One “I did it!”

One little step towards becoming the wonderfully capable person they are growing into.

And perhaps that’s the magic of childhood.

The things that seem little to us…

are often the things that mean the most.

💛 Happy Days Pre-Primary School

Growing kind hearts, curious minds and confident little learners.

🌈 The Happy Days Story

Because childhood is a story worth telling.

24/08/2026

💛 The Happy Days Story | Chapter Three 💛

✨ The little things are actually the big things. ✨

The messy hands.
The curious questions.
The friendships.
The “let me try!” moments.
The mistakes.
The discoveries.
The belly laughs.

It might look like play.

But they’re learning to think.
To create.
To solve.
To share.
To persevere.
To believe:

“I can do it!” 💛

Because sometimes the biggest milestones don’t look like milestones at all.

Sometimes they look like muddy shoes, messy paint, big belly laughs and a very proud little face saying…

“Look what I did!” 🥹

At Happy Days, we notice the little things.

Because the little things are where the big things begin. 🌱

💛 Happy Days Pre-Primary School
Growing kind hearts, curious minds and confident little learners.

🌈 The Happy Days Story
Because childhood is a story worth telling.

22/08/2026

☀️🌈 A little sunshine, a lot of fun! 💛

Our Rainbow & Yellow Groups have been making the most of these beautiful sunny days — splashing, creating, exploring, playing and filling our garden with happy little faces! 🥰

Because childhood is meant to be messy, joyful and full of discovery. 🌱✨

This is Happy Days. 💛

🌈💛 Rainbow & Yellow Groups having fun in the sun! ☀️There’s something so special about childhood when a sunny day means ...
22/08/2026

🌈💛 Rainbow & Yellow Groups having fun in the sun! ☀️

There’s something so special about childhood when a sunny day means getting outside, getting messy, getting creative and simply enjoying the moment. 🥰

From splashing and sensory play to painting, balloons, swings and plenty of happy little faces — our Rainbow and Yellow Groups have been making the most of every bit of sunshine! 🌈🎨💦🎈

Because at Happy Days, we believe some of the best learning happens when little hands are busy, little minds are curious and little hearts are happy. 💛

Explore. Discover. Grow. 🌱✨

💛 The Happy Days Story | Chapter Two 💛✨ More than a school… a childhood. ✨Every parent remembers that feeling.Walking in...
05/08/2026

💛 The Happy Days Story | Chapter Two 💛

✨ More than a school… a childhood. ✨

Every parent remembers that feeling.

Walking into a preschool for the very first time…

Looking around.

Watching their little one explore.

Quietly wondering,

“Will they be happy here?”

At Happy Days, we believe that childhood isn’t something to rush through.

It’s a season to treasure.

A season of muddy shoes.

Paint-covered fingers.

Big belly laughs.

Stories under shady trees.

Friendships that begin with a simple,

“Will you play with me?”

Of course we teach letters.

Of course we teach numbers.

But we also teach confidence.

Kindness.

Curiosity.

Resilience.

Because one day our children won’t remember every worksheet they completed…

But they’ll remember how they felt.

Safe.

Loved.

Encouraged.

Free to explore.

Free to make mistakes.

Free to simply be little.

That’s the childhood we’re building every single day.

One smile…

One cuddle…

One adventure…

One child at a time.

💛 Happy Days Pre-Primary School

Growing kind hearts, curious minds and confident little learners.

🌈 The Happy Days Story

Because childhood is a story worth telling.

05/08/2026

💛 The Happy Days Story | Chapter One 💛Teaching kindness is just as important as teaching numbers and letters.Last week, ...
27/07/2026

💛 The Happy Days Story | Chapter One 💛

Teaching kindness is just as important as teaching numbers and letters.

Last week, our Happy Days family celebrated Mandela Week by taking time to learn about one very special man who believed that each of us has the power to make a difference.

Our older children gathered to listen as Teacher Van shared the inspiring story of Nelson Mandela—his courage, his forgiveness and his belief that kindness, respect and compassion can change the world.

As we reflected on his legacy, we also spoke about how even the smallest acts of kindness can have the biggest impact.

Throughout the week, we invited our Happy Days families to help us collect good-quality second-hand clothing, toys, books and other items to share with those who are less fortunate in our community.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, is a reminder that caring for others begins with us.

Thank you to every family who has already contributed. Your generosity is helping us teach our children one of life's most important lessons—that kindness is something we do, not just something we talk about.

💛 "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others." — Nelson Mandela

🌿 Happy Days Pre Primary School

Growing kind hearts, curious minds and confident little learners.

🌈 The Happy Days Story

Because childhood is a story worth telling.

27/07/2026
✨ Learning Teen Numbers the Montessori Way! ✨Our little learners have been working with the Seguin Board A (Teen Board) ...
21/05/2026

✨ Learning Teen Numbers the Montessori Way! ✨

Our little learners have been working with the Seguin Board A (Teen Board) — a beautiful Montessori maths material designed for children aged 3–6.

This hands-on activity introduces numbers 11–19 in a meaningful way by helping children understand that teen numbers are made up of “10 and some more.”

Using ten-bead bars and the short bead stair, children physically build each number — for example, seeing and feeling that 13 is a 10 and a 3, rather than just recognising the digits.

💡 What makes this so special?
• Builds a strong foundation in place value
• Connects symbols to real quantities
• Creates a concrete, hands-on understanding of abstract maths
• Encourages independence and confidence through exploration

The material includes a wooden board with “10” slots, number cards, and bead materials. Children place a ten-bar, add the correct quantity, and form each teen number step by step.

This work follows the Montessori Three-Period Lesson, supporting deep learning through naming, recognition, and recall.

🌱 Designed by Édouard Séguin and refined by Maria Montessori, this material helps children truly understand numbers — not just memorise them.

💛 Little hands, big discoveries… building strong foundations one bead at a time! 🧮✨

🌱 Montessori Moments in Our Youngest Classes 🌱It might look like simple play… but there is so much learning happening in...
09/05/2026

🌱 Montessori Moments in Our Youngest Classes 🌱

It might look like simple play… but there is so much learning happening in these little moments 💛

Our youngest learners have been busy exploring important Montessori concepts through hands-on activities:

✨ Pouring & transferring – building concentration, coordination, and control
✨ Sorting & matching – developing early maths and problem-solving skills
✨ Practical life skills (like cleaning and caring for their space) – growing independence and confidence
✨ Fine motor activities – strengthening little hands for future writing

What we love most is watching their focus, their pride, and their joy when they master something new 🥹

Through Montessori education, we are not just teaching skills — we are nurturing independence, resilience, and a lifelong love for learning 🌿

Our hearts are so full watching these little ones grow every day 💫

📍 Pop in and see the magic for yourself
💛 Limited space available in our younger groups

Address

8 Robertson Avenue
Kloof
3610

Opening Hours

Monday 07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 17:00
Thursday 07:00 - 17:00
Friday 07:00 - 17:00

Telephone

270317641778

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