Safe & Secure
Clean, hygienic and secure premises with controlled access. Our Principal is trained in First Aid and CPR.
Welcome to a World of Wonder
A nurturing start and a bright future. Disney Academy is a safe, loving preschool where children from three months to Grade R learn, play, grow and thrive.
3 months – Grade R
Every age catered for
06:30 – 18:00
Monday to Friday
Meals included
Cooked fresh daily
Safe & secure
First Aid & CPR trained
The Disney Difference
A holistic start
Disney Academy follows a holistic approach to early childhood education. When we expose children to different environments and varied learning experiences, we let them explore their own self-awareness and build a real sense of the world around them.
- Children from 3 months to 6 years (Grade R)
- Small classes with age-appropriate ratios
- Separate baby and toddler facilities
The Disney Difference
Learning that feels like playing
Every activity on our timetable has a purpose behind it, even when it looks like nothing more than paint on the hands. We stimulate language, literacy, numeracy, fine and gross motor skills, and creative and fantasy play — all through doing, not drilling.
- Language, literacy and numeracy
- Fine and gross motor development
- Creative and fantasy play every day
The Disney Difference
Ready for big school
By the time a child leaves us they are not just academically prepared. They can raise a hand, ask a question, work alongside others and try something new without being afraid of getting it wrong.
- Structured Grade R readiness programme
- Concerts, graduations and proud moments
- Daily feedback so you never miss a milestone
Why families choose us
Six reasons parents trust us with their little ones
We are a small school on purpose. It means we know every child, every parent and every little thing that makes your family's day work.
Experienced Educators
Caring, qualified teachers dedicated to every child's growth, who know each little one by name.
Freshly Cooked Meals
Nutritious breakfast and lunch prepared on site every day, with snacks and dietary needs catered for.
Nurturing Care
A warm, loving and inclusive environment where every child feels they belong from day one.
Family Focused
An open-door policy and a strong partnership with parents — you are always part of the conversation.
Beyond the Classroom
Optional activities from speech therapy to dance and computers, all offered right here on the premises.
Our Programme
Two ways to fit school around your week
Same curriculum, same teachers, same care — you simply choose how long your child stays.
Full Day
06:30 – 18:00
Full Day Programme
Our complete programme for working parents. A full day of structured learning, creative play, outdoor time, meals and rest — with the same familiar faces from open to close.
- Breakfast and lunch included
- Full learning programme
- Supervised rest time
- Late collection to 18:00
Half Day
06:30 – 13:00
Half Day Programme
The full morning programme without the full day. A gentle way to start school life, or ideal if your child naps better at home — collection is no later than 13:00.
- Breakfast and lunch included
- Same morning curriculum
- Home just after lunch
- Easy to upgrade later
A day with us
Children thrive on rhythm
Here is how a typical day flows, with plenty of flexibility for the little ones who need it.
06:30
Doors open
A calm, gentle drop-off with quiet toys and a warm welcome for every child.
08:00
Breakfast
A wholesome, filling start to the day around the table together.
08:45
Morning ring
Songs, weather, days of the week, news sharing and this week's theme.
09:30
Focused learning
Letters, numbers, colours, shapes and fine motor work, pitched to each age group.
10:15
Snack & outdoor play
Fresh air, climbing, riding and running in the secure play area.
11:15
Creative time
Art, music, movement, construction or joyfully messy sensory play.
12:00
Lunch
A cooked, balanced meal — and plenty of practice with cutlery and manners.
12:45
Rest time
Quiet music, dimmed lights and supervised naps for those who need them.
13:00
Half day collection
Half day children head home; full day children carry on with the afternoon.
14:00
Afternoon activities
Stories, puzzles, free play and optional extra activities.
18:00
Home time
Final collection, a feedback chat with your teacher and goodbye hugs.
A peek inside
Ordinary days, quietly wonderful moments
Why parents love us
Kind words from our families
Nothing means more to us than a parent who feels their child is genuinely cared for.
★★★★★
“My daughter settled in within a week. The teachers treat her like their own and she talks about school all weekend.”
★★★★★
“He started counting and writing his name here before Grade R. They don't just mind the children, they teach them.”
★★★★★
“Clean, safe and so warm. The daily feedback means I never feel like I'm missing anything while I'm at work.”
★★★★★
“The open-door policy is real. I've popped in unannounced and always been welcomed.”
★★★★★
“Separate baby facilities made all the difference for us. I could go back to work without worrying.”
★★★★★
“The concerts and graduations are something else. You can see how much the staff care.”
Find us
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81 Monument Road, Lyttelton, Centurion, 0157
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We would love to meet you
Enrolments are open — spaces are limited
Download the information pack, book a tour, or just send us a message. We would love to show you around and answer every question you have.