Dibber Montessori De Aan-Zicht To Open On 1 June

bringing heart led learning to families in Milnerton

“Our mission is to embark as many children as possible on a magical learning journey, giving them the best start in life and nurturing a lifelong love of learning.”

Hans Jacob Sundby, Founder, Dibber International Preschools

Milnerton, Cape Town – Dibber International Preschools South Africa will officially open Dibber Montessori De Aan-Zicht on 1 June, welcoming families into a new early-learning space set within the De Aan-Zicht Lifestyle Estate in Milnerton.

Positioned against the backdrop of Table Mountain and surrounded by indigenous gardens, the new campus brings Dibber’s warm, child-centred approach to one of Cape Town’s fast-growing residential communities.

The school is designed for children aged 12 months to 6 years and will operate from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

A Child-Centred Learning Environment

Dibber Montessori De Aan-Zicht has been created as a place where children can feel safe, curious and known.

The classrooms are thoughtfully designed to balance play and learning, while the broader estate environment offers families access to a Lifestyle Centre with amenities including a swimming pool, a mini soccer field, and beautifully maintained recreational spaces.

For Dibber, the setting matters. So does the rhythm of the day.

Young children need room to move, to imagine, to ask questions and to grow in confidence. They also need calm, consistency and adults who see them clearly.

That is the atmosphere the De Aan-Zicht campus aims to offer from the beginning.

Rooted In Community

“Each new Dibber school is rooted in the community around it,” says Lizelle 't Lam, Growth, Integration and Marketing Lead at Dibber South Africa.

“With Dibber Montessori De Aan-Zicht, we are opening a space that feels both grounded and uplifting. It is warm, welcoming and deeply focused on the early years as a stage of life that matters in its own right. Families want more than a beautiful school. They want a place where their children will be met with care, respect and meaningful learning every day.”

Supporting The Whole Child

Dibber’s approach is shaped by an international foundation and a strong local understanding of what children need to thrive.

Across its schools, the focus remains on the whole child. Emotional security, communication, independence, movement, creativity and social connection are treated as part of learning itself, not as extras around the edges.

At De Aan-Zicht, that approach will be brought to life in Montessori-inspired classrooms, where children are encouraged to actively explore and engage with the world around them.

The daily experience is intended to feel purposeful but never hurried. Structured where it should be, playful where it needs to be, and always attentive to the child in front of the educator.

Expanding Dibber’s Presence In South Africa

The opening of Dibber Montessori De Aan-Zicht also marks a continued expansion of the Dibber footprint in South Africa, where the group has established a growing network of schools across Gauteng and the Western Cape.

Each campus carries the same core philosophy while reflecting the character of its local setting.

Parents interested in enrolling or visiting the new school are invited to book a tour.

About Dibber International Preschools

Dibber International Preschools is a global leader in early childhood education, with a commitment to providing high-quality preschool experiences that foster children's holistic development - with over six hundred high-quality preschools across nine countries and with a focus on the Dibber Heart Culture and customised learning approaches, Dibber aims to nurture the potential of every child, ensuring they receive the best start in their educational journey.