About Us

A Strong Start. A Brighter Future.

Who We Are

Quality Education, Lived Every Day

Smart Start Academy and Daycare provides quality education in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment, supported by qualified and SACE-registered teachers.

Mission

A solid foundation

We aim to foster our scholars’ love for learning, encourage them to try new and exciting things, and give them a solid foundation to build on.

We aim to build Smart Start Academy into a leading organisation of education that will contribute to the development of the human capacity of South Africa.

Vision

Curiosity, interest, and love of learning

Our vision is for each child to develop a curiosity for learning, discover their interests, and grow in their love of learning.

We want to be the leading provider of quality education to our scholars in all sectors of society and the economy.

Goals & Values

The Commitments That Guide Us

A

Advocate

Advocate for early childhood education.

B

Improve

Improve educational outcomes.

C

Develop

Develop motor skills.

D

Include

Implement inclusive practices.

E

Partner

Increase parent satisfaction.

F

Grow

Foster professional development for staff.

Leadership

Led by a Passion for Education

Mr M Njaph with a Smart Start learner outside the academy

Mr M Njaph · School Director and Principal

Leading today, inspiring tomorrow. Mr Njaph is a dedicated lifelong learner with 5 years of teaching experience and a Curriculum Studies Honours candidate at the University of Johannesburg.

He teaches Grade 7 Mathematics and EMS, and Grade 6 Mathematics and Life Skills. He is passionate about academic excellence, discipline, innovation and developing well-rounded learners.

5+Years Teaching Experience
UJCurriculum Studies Honours Candidate
SACEQualified & Registered Educators

Meet the Full Team

School Life

Orange Grove and Kew

Two campuses, one purpose: quality education that helps every scholar grow.

The Principal with a learner at the Smart Start campus Young graduates in academy gowns The Smart Start team Learners on a radio studio visit Educators with the graduating class