"Play Heaven changed my daughter completely. She begs to go every morning."
Sarah M.
Emma, age 3
Where Every Child Is
Known
A smaller playgroup in Edgemead for children aged 2–5 — where play, gentle care, and a 1:5 adult-to-child ratio help your little one fall in love with learning.
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This is what gentle care looks like.
Four Words That Shape Who They Become
Read
Stories told and retold, words discovered — we light the spark that turns into a lifelong love of reading.
Explore
Sand, water, bikes, bubbles — curiosity is the curriculum, and the world is the classroom.
Create
We don't use scissors to make crafts — we use them to cut play dough to music. The joy of doing is the point.
Connect
Learning to share, to listen, to be a friend — this is the foundation everything else is built on.
1 : 0Adult to Child Ratio
CAPS Aligned
WCED Registered
English · Afrikaans · Xhosa
Joanne's Heart
We Don't Just Watch Your Children. We Know Them.
"Our idea is to orchestrate every day with gentle care, so that children are not just having loads of excitement — but are also learning to understand others, and feel understood."
At Play Heaven, we chose to stay small. With just 1 adult to every 5 children, we can give your child something rare: genuine, individual attention. Not just to their growing mind — but to their confidence, their kindness, and who they are becoming as a person.
"I am not a teacher — I am an awakener. We show children where to look, but we never tell them what to see."
Process Over Product
We don't use scissors to make crafts. We use them to cut ice blocks and candy floss and play dough — until children develop a deep, joyful skill. That's the Play Heaven way.
A Day Full of Purpose (and Yes, Lots of Fun)
CAPS AlignedLove2Learn
Gross Motor
Running, climbing, riding bikes — building the physical confidence that makes everything else possible.
Literacy & Numeracy
Counting, letters, stories read aloud — the building blocks of a child who will arrive at school ready and excited.
Science Experiments
Real experiments with real wonder — included in your stationery fee because we believe every child should ask "why?"
Music & Movement
Music loud and soft, dancing fast and slow — learning rhythm, self-expression, and the joy of just moving.
Art & Craft
Paint, glue, glitter, mess — the process of creating matters far more than what they make.
Every journey starts with understanding.
In your child's first month, we conduct a gentle baseline assessment to measure their unique social, emotional, and cognitive stage. We don't do this to test them, but to understand them—so we can tailor our care exactly to their needs.
Joanne's personal joy is knowing that when our children go to Pre-Grade R, they will have developed a LOVE to learn, be emotionally confident, kind, and willing to participate.
A Day at Play Heaven
Real mornings. Real children. This is Play Heaven.
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Magic Weekends
Weekend Birthday Parties at Play Heaven
On weekends, our playgroup becomes the perfect party venue — a safe, enclosed space with outdoor play, custom playhouses, and kitchen facilities. Everything you need for a birthday your child will actually remember.
- Secure Outdoor Play
- Custom Playhouses
- Kitchen Facilities
- Safe & Enclosed
From Our Play Heaven Families
"Joanne knows every child by name and by heart. You can't find that anywhere."
Thandi K.
Liam, age 4
"Die beste besluit ons ooit gemaak het. Ons seun het so gegroei."
Marié v.d.W.
Pieter, age 3
"The 1:5 ratio is real — every child genuinely gets individual time."
Priya N.
Aiden, age 2
"My son learned sign language here. He taught ME. I cried."
Lerato D.
Noah, age 4
"Play Heaven changed my daughter completely. She begs to go every morning."
Sarah M.
Emma, age 3
"Joanne knows every child by name and by heart. You can't find that anywhere."
Thandi K.
Liam, age 4
"Die beste besluit ons ooit gemaak het. Ons seun het so gegroei."
Marié v.d.W.
Pieter, age 3
"The 1:5 ratio is real — every child genuinely gets individual time."
Priya N.
Aiden, age 2
"My son learned sign language here. He taught ME. I cried."
Lerato D.
Noah, age 4
A Safe Haven for Your Little One
When they are here, they are safe. Our converted Edgemead home is a secure, hygienic ECD centre designed for complete peace of mind.
Direct-Link Panic Buttons
Instant connection to armed response, police, and ambulance services if ever needed.
Strict Hygiene Policies
Regular hand-washing with soapy water and daily sanitization of all surfaces and toys.
Medical Kits & Safety
Fully stocked first-aid kits on hand, with thoroughly safety-covered electrical plugs.
Trained & Vetted Team
All team members undergo background checks and are dedicated to your child’s well-being.
Come See It for Yourself
We'd love to show you around. Schedule a visit — bring your little one along.
Play Heaven
Edgemead, Cape TownWestern Cape, South Africa
Monday – Friday
7:00am – 5:00pm
Reg: E105 177 10
Pricing, T&C, and bank details are included in the Info Pack — available on request.
Your Child's Place Is Waiting
Schedule a visit, send us a message, or request our Info Pack — whichever feels right. We're here when you're ready.
hello@playheaven.co.za · Edgemead, Cape Town · Open 7am – 5pm
Reg: E105 177 10
Play Heaven is an independent playgroup aligned with CAPS and the Western Cape Education Department.