Open Mon–Fri · 06:30 to 17:30

Where little ones grow, play & thrive

A private nursery school nestled in the Walkerville countryside, south of Johannesburg. Small classes, big hearts, and a hands-on approach to early childhood learning.

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6m–6y
Ages welcomed
4
Meals per day
2018
Est. with love
Aftercare available
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Learn through play

Active ECD methodology
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All meals included

Breakfast to afternoon snack
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Country setting

Large grounds & fresh air
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Computer learning

Ages 3 and above
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Early drop-off

Doors open from 06:30
What we offer

Programs for every age

From tiny babies to Grade R, each programme is thoughtfully designed around your child's developmental stage.

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6 months – 1 year

Baby Room

A warm, nurturing environment for our youngest learners — safe spaces, sensory play, and loads of love.

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1 – 3 years

Toddler Group

Exploration, language development and socialisation through guided play, music and story time.

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3 – 5 years

Nursery School

Structured yet joyful days blending creativity, motor skills, literacy readiness and computer introduction.

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5 – 6 years

Grade R

A confident foundation for school readiness — phonics, numeracy, critical thinking and independence.

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GROW

Proudly powered by the GROW ECD team

Our philosophy

Built on a lifetime dream

Stimulated, engaged, happy children with a strong sense of self confidently go on to fulfil their potential — whatever they choose to do.

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Active learn-through-play

In line with international ECD research, we believe children learn best through experiencing, exploring and creating — not sitting at desks.

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Country environment

Spacious grounds, airy classrooms and outdoor play areas give children the freedom to move, discover and breathe fresh Walkerville air every day.

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A true collective

Although children are grouped by age, every staff member takes an active interest in every child's life — it really does take a village.

Things to know

Life at Country Kids

Everything you need to know about what a day looks like for your little one.

We open at 06:30 for early drop-off and close at 17:30. The formal school day begins at 08:00. Punctuality is a great life lesson — late arrivals miss out on the morning's active learning. For security, children are only released to parents or approved guardians.
Transparent pricing

Our fees

All nursery school fees include meals, consumables and computer use for ages 3+. Fees are payable in advance.

Nursery School

Ages 6 months – 5 years
  • All meals included
  • Consumables included
  • Computer access (age 3+)
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Grade R

Ages 5 – 6 years
  • Full school readiness programme
  • All meals included
  • Computer learning
  • School transition support
📄 Download Grade R fees

Aftercare

Pre-teens · After school
  • Supervised homework time
  • Meals & snacks
  • Outside play & socialising
  • Learning assistance available
📞 Call for aftercare info

Fees outstanding more than 30 days result in immediate suspension. Country Kids Academy is affiliated to TPN Credit Bureau — all account profiles and payment behaviour are recorded monthly as per the National Credit Act.

Find us

Get in touch

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Visit us

60 School Road, Thyme Square
Cnr Main Road, Walkerville, Gauteng
(next to Thyme Square)

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Hours

Monday – Friday06:30 – 17:30
Weekends & Public Holidays Closed
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Walkerville, Gauteng

Cnr R82 & School Road Open in Google Maps