About us
Noordwyk's trusted preschool and nursery school since 2005
Twenty years of safe, loving care for the children of Noordwyk and Midrand.
Waterfall Kids Academy opened its doors in 2005, but our story starts earlier. Before founding Waterfall, our principal Odette owned and ran Midrand Nursery School and the Little Red School House - so the school you are visiting today carries decades of hands-on experience in caring for Midrand's youngest children.
That experience shows in the things parents notice: children who start in the baby room and stay with us all the way to Grade R, siblings who follow each other through the same classrooms, and over a thousand graduates who left us confident and ready for excellent primary schools across Midrand and Gauteng.
Our story
Caring for Noordwyk since 2005
For twenty years, Waterfall Kids Academy has been a home away from home for the children of Noordwyk and Midrand. Whether you call us a creche, a daycare or a nursery school, our heart has never changed: happy children, in a safe place, cared for like our own.
We are led by Odette, who holds an Honours degree in Social Work from Wits and previously owned Midrand Nursery School and the Little Red School House. She has guided over a thousand children through their first years, and our team brings more than fifty years of combined experience. Many of our little ones stay with us from the baby room all the way to Grade R.
20
Years of care
1000+
Happy graduates
50+
Years' experience
Why Waterfall
Twenty years of getting the small things right
Everything a child needs to feel safe, happy and ready for the world - in one spacious, leafy Noordwyk home where the team has cared for over a thousand little ones since 2005.
- Safe & secure
- A fully fenced, leafy property with controlled access and a dedicated guard. Age-specific play areas, constant supervision, peace of mind.
- 20 years established
- Trusted in Noordwyk since 2005, with over 50 years of combined experience among our caring, qualified team.
- Small, loving groups
- Low ratios and a warm, home-like feel mean every child is truly seen, known and supported - never just one of a crowd.
- Room to grow
- A spacious campus with big gardens, a tyre obstacle course and shaded play areas. Real outdoor space to run, explore and play.
- A real curriculum
- Age-appropriate themes, songs and worksheets created by a JCE-qualified teacher, with an Individual Development Plan for each child.
- One simple fee
- All-inclusive monthly fees - uniform, stationery and toiletries covered. No surprise extras, ever. Just honest peace of mind.
A day at Waterfall
You'll never miss a moment
Warm routines, themed learning and real outdoor play - shared with you every single day through diaries, photos and open communication.
Daily diaries & photos
Meals, naps, milestones and little moments - shared with you every day.
Open communication
A close, honest line between our team and every parent, every day.
Themed learning
Songs, stories, art and play built around a fresh theme each week.
Healthy routines
Balanced meals, rest and active outdoor time in a calm daily rhythm.
Come see our garden for yourself
The best way to feel the Waterfall difference is to visit. Book a 30-minute tour at a time that suits you.