The questions preschool families ask most — answered honestly.
Acorns accepts children from Grade 000 (typically age 3) through Grade R (typically age 5–6). Children move naturally into our Primary School (Grade 1) after completing Grade R.
Yes — swimming is included in the Acorns programme at no additional cost. All children participate, and they make remarkable progress in a short time.
Preschool hours are Monday to Thursday, 07:45 to 14:00, and Friday, 07:45 to 13:30. Aftercare is available until 17:30 at R1,900 per term or R70 per day.
This is one of the greatest advantages of the Ambleside Acorns programme. Because both schools share the same Charlotte Mason philosophy and teaching approach, the transition from Grade R to Grade 1 is natural and smooth — no culture shock, no adjustment period, just continuation of the same warm learning community.
Start by booking a school visit. We love meeting prospective families in person. After your visit, we'll walk you through our simple four-step application process. See How to Apply for full details.