Preschools & Crèches in Durban CBD, Durban
22 preschools, crèches and aftercare options are listed in and around Durban CBD. Full-day private programmes in Durban typically cost R1 400 to R6 000 a month in 2026; always confirm fees, hours and registration directly with the school.
Fee ranges are indicative estimates for private full-day programmes and vary widely by area, hours, meals and age group. Community and subsidised ECD programmes can cost far less. Always confirm fees directly with the school.
Preschools & crèches in Durban CBD (22)
Happy Smurfs Academy
56 Clark Rd, Glenwood, Durban, 4083
★ 5.0· 27 Google reviews
Shining Stars Daycare & Aftercare Centre
187 Brand Rd, Glenwood, Durban, 4001
★ 4.7· 23 Google reviews
HAPPY HEARTS DAYCARE
23 Holmes Rd, Umbilo, Durban, 4001
★ 5.0· 20 Google reviews
Rainbowland Pre-School
5 Perth Pl, Umbilo, Durban, 4001
★ 5.0· 11 Google reviews
Port Natal Pre-Primary School
12 Acton Rd, Umbilo, Durban, 4001
★ 5.0· 9 Google reviews
Happy Faces Day Care & Educare
16 Deodar Ave, Glenwood, Durban, 4001
★ 4.0· 9 Google reviews
Little People Montessori Pre-primary School
34 Levenhall Rd, Glenmore, Durban, 4001
★ 4.8· 6 Google reviews
Little Teddy Toddlers Daycare & Learning Centre
Ground Level, Guildhall Building, 25 Dorothy Nyembe St, Durban Central, Durban, 4001
★ 4.5· 6 Google reviews
Jungle Buddies Creche and Pre-Primary
Murray Court Lane, 379 Anton Lembede St, Durban Central, Durban, 4001
★ 5.0· 5 Google reviews
Care-A-Lot Pre-School
3 Allenby Gardens, Umbilo, Durban, 4001
★ 4.6· 5 Google reviews
BUBBLETOTS BABY CARE
29 Ayott Ave, Glenwood, Durban, 4001
★ 5.0· 5 Google reviews
Aladdins ECD Centre
370 Mahatma Gandhi Rd, South Beach, Durban, 4001
★ 5.0· 5 Google reviews
Lollypopz Preschool
House No. 395, 452 Esther Roberts Rd, Glenwood, Durban, 4013
★ 3.0· 4 Google reviews
clare ellis brown pre-school
79 Hospital Rd, South Beach, Durban, 4001
★ 5.0· 4 Google reviews
Katie's Day Care
13th floor, 275 Anton Lembede St, Durban Central, Durban, 4000
★ 5.0· 3 Google reviews
Disneyland Day Care & Pre-School
369 Anton Lembede St, Durban Central, Durban, 4001
★ 3.7· 3 Google reviews
Mes Amis Manna Montessori Preschool
354 ZK Mathews Rd, Umbilo, Durban, 4001
★ 5.0· 3 Google reviews
Morning Star Creche And Daycare
122 Seaview Rd, Sea View, Durban, 4094
★ 5.0· 2 Google reviews
Bumble Bee Play & Learn Centre
4th Floor 101, 101 Victoria Embankment, Durban Central, Durban, 4001
★ 5.0· 1 Google reviews
Cinderella Day Care Centre & Pre-School
412 Anton Lembede St, Durban Central, Durban, 4001
★ 5.0· 1 Google reviews
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Before you enrol
Visit mid-morning on a normal weekday, ask to see the ECD registration certificate, and check ratios, security and hygiene. Our guide to choosing a preschool and 25 questions to ask on a tour cover the detail. For fees, contacts and FAQs across the whole city, see preschools in Durban.