Daycare · Preschool · Grade 0 · Windhoek

Where little ones grow into big dreamers.

Ground Up DayCare is a warm home-away-from-home for children in Windhoek — from babies finding their feet to Grade 0 graduates ready for the wide world. We're not just a daycare. We're family.

4 Age groups
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7am–6pm Weekday care
Children on the playground slide
Ground Up DayCare graduation day
Children in cultural dress doing art
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Our Approach

Small hearts. Big care. Real growth.

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01

A home away from home

From the moment your child walks through the gate, they're family. Warm hugs, gentle routines, and caregivers who actually know your child's name, mood and favourite snack.

02

Learning that feels like play

We blend structured learning with imagination — counting with blocks, reading on cushions, painting in traditional dresses. Every day is a discovery.

03

Adventures beyond the classroom

Visits to the City Police, the Fire Brigade, community Big Walks and proud graduation days. Childhood here comes with stories worth telling.

Programs

A program for every stage of small.

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3 – 12 months Babies and toddlers at Ground Up

Little Sprouts

Gentle care for our youngest. Cuddles, naps, sensory play, and one-on-one bonding with caring staff.

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1 – 2 years Toddlers at Ground Up

Tiny Explorers

First words, first steps, first friends. A safe space for toddlers to discover the world at their own pace.

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3 – 4 years Preschoolers at Ground Up

Bright Beginners

Letters, numbers, colours, songs and stories. Preschool that builds confidence and curiosity together.

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5 – 6 years Grade 0 graduation

Grade 0 Graduates

School readiness with real graduation moments. Reading, writing, group work — and proud little caps and gowns.

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A Day at Ground Up

Routine that feels like rhythm.

Predictable structure gives children safety. Within that structure, every day is full of discovery — different songs, different stories, different little victories.

Children playing at Ground Up DayCare
7:00

Warm welcomes

Open arms at the gate. Quiet morning play and breakfast for our early arrivals.

8:30

Circle time

Songs, the calendar, the weather, and what we're learning today. Little voices, big energy.

9:30

Themed learning

Letters, numbers, colours and stories — grouped by age, taught through play, art and movement.

11:00

Outdoor adventure

Slides, swings, ride-on cars and free play. Fresh air, fresh legs, fresh giggles.

12:30

Lunch & quiet time

A proper warm meal, then naps for the little ones and quiet reading for the bigs.

15:00

Creativity hour

Painting, crafting, music, dress-up days and cultural celebrations.

17:00

Sweet goodbyes

Hugs, hand-offs, and a story of the day for every parent.

Moments We Love

Childhood, captured.

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Class group photo

The teachers at Ground Up don't just look after our kids — they raise them with us. My boy ran in on his first day and never looked back.

A Ground Up Parent
Windhoek · Grade 0 family
Ready to visit?

Come see why we say it. Building One Family.

Book a tour, meet our team, walk through the play area and chat about what would work best for your little one.