How Much Does Daycare Cost In South Africa

Daycare is care that is provided during the day for people who cannot look after themselves, such as small children, old people, or people who are ill.

How Much Does Daycare Cost In South Africa

Childcare centers in South Africa typically open at 06.30 and can look after your child for up to 12 hours. Expect to pay fees of around R1500 to R4500 a month depending on where you live. Pre-schools in South Africa provide full-day education, half-day or three-quarter day.

How much is a kindergarten in South Africa?

RankCityPreschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child
1Johannesburg, South Africa248.80
2Pretoria, South Africa240.76
3Cape Town, South Africa214.51
4Durban, South Africa192.93

How much profit can a daycare make?

In a smaller center that can accommodate thirty kids, with six full-time staff, annual profit could reach R20,000 to R30,000.

This is based on a monthly rate of R2500 per child. Net profit for your business will change according to your unique business model.

How do I start a daycare in South Africa?

a business plan containing: the business hours of the partial care facility.

the constitution containing the: name of the partial care facility.

an original copy of the approved building plans.

an emergency plan.

a clearance certificate.

a health certificate from the local municipality.

How much are school fees in South Africa?

Day school fees are also slowly escalating across the board, with at least 40 other schools now priced over R120,000 a year (or R10,000 a month).