Pride & Joy
Professional Child Care Academy
A warm, play-based creche and pre-school in Somerset West for children from three months to five years, owned and run by an Occupational Therapist and a Physiotherapist.
Once upon a time…
A place to play, learn, grow and belong. At Pride & Joy, every day turns a new page — full of gentle hands, busy imaginations and plenty of room to become exactly who they are.
Happy children, brighter futures. Small steps, big possibilities.
Now caring for ages 3 months to 5 years
Babies from 3 months
From 2027, Pride & Joy opens its gates to the tiniest of little ones — so our kingdom now welcomes children from three months to five years.
who runs Pride & Joy
Pride & Joy is owned and managed by an Occupational Therapist and a Physiotherapist. Therapeutic input is given as required, so your child's development is watched by people trained to notice.
the castle's promises
Sturdy walls and warm hearts. Every child is watched over with gentle care, all day long.
Like our little apple tree, curiosity grows best when it's rooted in stories, games and giggles.
Experienced, kind and endlessly patient — because the smallest people deserve the biggest hearts.
From first smiles to first steps to first friendships, we're right beside them for each milestone.
Cosy corners, familiar faces and a place where whole families feel they truly belong.
on the weekly timetable
These classes are held at Pride & Joy. To join, contact the coach directly.
Ages 12 months to 9 years
Sport development
Soccer, cricket, hockey, tennis and other ball sports, taught through games.
Ages 3 to 6 years
Pre-school gymnastics
Gymnastics for strength, balance and coordination.
When Thursdays, 13:30
Ages Boys and girls, all ages
Dance and movement
Dance technique, flexibility and educational movement.
Classical ballet
Ballet using the A.I.S.T.D. Cecchetti method.
When Mondays, 13:15 to 13:45
Ages 3 to 13 years
Rugby
Safe, skills-based rugby for boys and girls.
Ages 3 to 9 years
Cricket
Cricket basics for young beginners.
around the village
Local businesses our families use.
Christiaan Moolman Physiotherapy Inc
Paediatric physiotherapy
Helping little bodies move, grow and thrive.
We help with:
Run a family-friendly business in the Helderberg? Put your flyer on our board.
Ask at reception
We'd love to show you around our little kingdom. Pop in, say hello, and see where families grow.
Small steps, big possibilities
