# Pinelands Montessori

> Pinelands Montessori is an independent, co-educational Montessori school in Pinelands, Cape Town, South Africa, for children aged 2 to 12 (Toddlers, Pre-Primary, and Primary Grades 1–7). Founded in 2001 by Karima Loghdey and located at Oude Molen Eco Village, Alexandra Road, Pinelands.

## Key facts

- Ages: 2–12 years. Toddlers (2–3), Pre-Primary (3–6), Foundation Phase (Grades 1–3), Intermediate Phase (Grades 4–7).
- Approach: Montessori method — prepared classrooms, hands-on learning, multi-grade classes with vertical age grouping.
- Class size: up to 24 children per class, each with a qualified Directress and Assistant.
- Attendance: half day or full day; holiday care available.
- Address: Oude Molen Eco Village, Alexandra Road, Pinelands, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Office hours: Mon–Fri: 07h30 – 17h15
- Phone (cell): 074 745 7860
- Email: info@pinelandsmontessori.co.za
- Fees 2027: from R 3,240.00 per month (Toddlers half day) to R 5,745.00 per month (Intermediate Phase full day). Full table: https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/fees

## Pages

- [Home](https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/): Overview of the school, classes, Montessori philosophy, testimonials and FAQs.
- [About Us](https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/about): History, what makes the school different, and the full team of educators.
- [The Montessori Method](https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/about-montessori): How Montessori education works and Dr. Maria Montessori's ten fundamental rules.
- [Extra Murals](https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/extra-murals): Playball, Swimming, Coding & Robotics, Yoga, Ballet, Music.
- [School Fees 2027](https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/fees): Tuition by phase, extra-mural fees, discounts, notice terms and banking details.
- [Contact & Visit](https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/contact): Contact form, phone, email, address and map.

## Policies

- [General Policy](https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/policy/general): Communication, uniform, school times and day-to-day practices.
- [Admissions Policy](https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/policy/admissions): Acceptance of students, age groups and the waiting list.
- [Disciplinary Policy](https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/policy/disciplinary): Montessori discipline: the inner discipline a child develops.
- [Assessment Policy](https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/policy/assessment): How we assess and report on each child’s learning.
- [Code of Conduct](https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/policy/code-of-conduct): The code everyone at Pinelands Montessori is expected to follow.
- [Notes to the Parent](https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/policy/notes-to-parent): Preparing your child for school and their first day.
- [Do's & Don'ts](https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/policy/dos-and-donts): Things to do and avoid to ease your child’s integration.
- [The Montessori Parent](https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/policy/the-montessori-parent): A short guide to using the Montessori method at home.
- [Covid-19 SOP Policy](https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/policy/covid-sop): Procedures for preventing, containing and managing Covid-19.
- [Covid-19 Protocols](https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/documents/Covid-Protocol.pdf): Downloadable protocol document (PDF).
- [Parent T's & C's](https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/documents/Parent-Terms-And-Conditions.pdf): Parent terms and conditions (PDF).
- [Internet Policy](https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/documents/Internet-Policy.pdf): Internet policy document (PDF).
- [Health & Safety](https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/documents/Health-and-Safety.pdf): Health and safety policy (PDF).

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- [Full details for AI assistants](https://pinelandsmontessori.co.za/llms-full.txt): Complete fees, staff, extra murals, FAQs and policies list in plain text.