A registered preschool in Olivedale, Randburg.

Toddies is a play-based preschool where little ones learn through doing, exploring and discovering. From babies to a proper Grade R year, we grow curious, confident, school-ready children in one warm, family-run home since 1999. Every day is Open Day, so pop in whenever suits you.

★★★★★ Rated 5 stars by our families on Google
Children learning through play at Toddies preschool in Olivedale, Randburg
Toddies Preschool & CrècheOlivedale, Randburg
Learning through play

A preschool where play does the teaching.

Choosing a preschool in Olivedale or Randburg often comes down to one question: will my child actually love being here? At Toddies, learning is built around thematic, hands-on play, because that’s how young children genuinely make sense of the world. Every week brings a new theme to paint, sing, build and talk about, so numbers, letters and ideas land naturally instead of being drilled.

Behind all that fun is a serious goal: real school readiness. Our teachers are qualified and experienced, our adult-to-child ratios stay low, and children move up through the classes ready for whatever comes next, right through to a structured Grade R that has them reading and writing before big school.

Why Toddies

More than day care, a real preschool.

A registered ECD centre where every day is planned with purpose, from a first baby room to a big-school-ready Grade R.

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Play-based, thematic learning

A fresh theme each week turns painting, music and building into the way children learn to think.

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Genuine school readiness

Our reception years build steadily to a structured Grade R, so children start big school confident and prepared.

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Qualified, caring teachers

Well-qualified, experienced teachers and low ratios mean every child is truly seen every day.

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Bilingual English & Afrikaans

Afrikaans is woven through our programme, so graduates leave us confidently bilingual.

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All meals included

Freshly cooked meals every day are part of your fees, with meat from a Halal butcher and most dietary needs met.

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Holiday care included

Care continues right through the school holidays at no extra cost. We close only for about two weeks over December.

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Swimming lessons

Swimming lessons run alongside our daily programme, building water confidence early.

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Therapists on site

Speech, Occupational and Play Therapy on site for children who could use a little extra help.

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Registered ECD centre

Registered with Health, Welfare, Social Development and the Department of Education.

By the numbers

The preschool Randburg families come back to.

Parents who started with us as toddlers now bring their own children. That’s the truest review a preschool can earn.

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25+
Years in Olivedale
6
Age-grouped classes
3mo–6yr
Babies through Grade R
5★
Google rated
Find us

Your local preschool in Olivedale.

We’re at 32 Jessie Road, cnr Christo Avenue, Olivedale, Randburg, a quick and easy stop on the school-run for families across the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. Our doors open early and close late, so drop-offs and pick-ups fit around real working days.

Families join us from Olivedale, Northriding, Bromhof, Ferndale, Sundowner, Boskruin, Jukskei Park, Bloubosrand, Randpark Ridge, Fourways and Waterford and beyond. We’re open Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 18:00, with holiday care running through the school breaks. Prefer a broader look at what we offer? Our nursery school page walks through the full baby-to-Grade-R picture.

Preschool friends playing outdoors at Toddies in Olivedale, Randburg
Toddies PreschoolOlivedale, Randburg
Good to know

Preschool FAQs.

What is the best preschool in Olivedale, Randburg?

The best preschool is the one where your child is genuinely happy and well prepared for school. Toddies has cared for Olivedale and Randburg families since 1999 as a registered, play-based preschool with qualified teachers, six age-grouped classes and consistent 5-star reviews. The honest way to judge is to visit, so book a tour and see the classrooms for yourself.

What age should my child start preschool in Olivedale, Randburg?

There’s no single right age. Some families start with us from 3 months in our baby room, while others join as toddlers or in the reception years. Whenever you start, children move up through our classes to a structured Grade R, ready for big school.

How much does preschool cost in Randburg?

Fees vary by age group and the class your child joins, so the easiest thing is to contact us for current rates. What’s included is generous: all freshly cooked meals and holiday care through the school breaks are part of your fees, not extras.

Is Toddies a registered preschool in Olivedale, Randburg?

Yes. Toddies is a registered ECD centre, registered with Health, Welfare, Social Development and the Department of Education, with qualified teachers throughout.

Join us

See our preschool for yourself.

Every day is Open Day at Toddies. Book a tour, watch a class at play, and see why Olivedale families choose us for their little ones.

Toddies mascot, a laughing boy jumping for joy Since 1999 Registered