Randburg Montessori is committed to enhancing the development of children in all aspects, regardless of their circumstances, thus producing the foundations for competent, independent and valuable individuals, who will become assets to society as they mature.

It is with this in mind that children will be given the freedom necessary for exploration and discovery while promoting an understanding and acceptance of others without prejudice. They will be encouraged to develop their God given talents and interests to reach their full potential within this child centred environment that is both stimulating and supportive.

After qualifying as a Montessori Directress in the mid 1990’s, Kym van Straaten worked in various Montessori schools both in South Africa and abroad. During this time she steadily worked towards realising her vision to open a world-class school in South Africa based on the educational methods pioneered by Dr. Maria Montessori. With a venue secured at Randburg Sports Complex, January 2002 brought 5 children with eager and supportive parents to the first class of Randburg Montessori. During that first year enrolments steadily grew until our first class, now with 12 children, had outgrown the venue. In the December of 2002 we moved to The Ferndale Recreation Centre which had room to expand. In 2004 Randburg Montessori accepted enrolments for our first toddler group for children aged 18 months – 3. In 2008 we opened a second pre school environment for children aged 3 – 6 years.

Although all the children that have been in our care are loved and remembered by us. We are most grateful for those first four families who took a chance and enrolled their precious children in our first class.

Because of an overwhelming interest from past and present parents, plans are already being made to extend the school through grade 3.

Randburg Montessori’s goal is to give its learners an education that will prepare them to succeed both in primary school and in life in a rapidly changing world. Like all Montessori schools, Randburg Montessori emphasizes hands-on discovery-based learning. Although the programme promises to strive for an exceptional standard of excellence, children are encouraged to develop themselves holistically. It is with this in mind that Randburg Montessori strives to employ the best teachers to suit the specific needs of the children. We have specifically employed an Art Directress and Music Director to ensure the children receive a balance between academic performance and creative expression.

Here, we share a commitment to a close partnership between home and school, and our innovative educational programme leads learners to develop extraordinary levels of personal responsibility, independence, and self-confidence.