Where little lions find their roar.
A warm, intimate pre-school of small classes and big imaginations — in the leafy heart of Rivonia, Johannesburg. Welcoming little ones aged 3 months to 6 years.
A pride rooted
in Rivonia.
"Education begins the moment we see children as innately wise and capable beings."
Nestled away in the leafy heart of Rivonia, Little Lion Pre-School is a boutique micro-school built around one simple belief: every child is born extraordinary. From the moment your little one walks through our doors, they are seen, celebrated, and gently guided to find their own roar.
We welcome our pride from 3 months through to 6 years old — a rare offering that means families grow with us from the very beginning. Our school is family and community-focused, intentionally small, and deeply rooted in solid moral principles that shape every interaction, every activity, and every day.
Small class sizes allow our teachers to deliver truly one-on-one personalised teaching — because we believe every child deserves to be known by name, not just a number on a register.
10
Years in Rivonia
How we grow
little lions.
Three pillars that shape every day at Little Lion.
Small Classes
Intimate class sizes with one-on-one personalised teaching — every child is seen, known, and celebrated for exactly who they are.
Moral Foundation
Solid moral principles woven into every lesson, building a secure foundation for a purpose-driven life and strong, caring character.
Joyful Learning
Reaching full potential while laughing, playing, and having the most extraordinary fun together along the way.
"Only then can we play along in their world."
Rivonia's best-kept secret.
For over a decade, Little Lion families have known something their neighbours are still discovering — that the very best early childhood experience in Rivonia is found behind a door you might easily walk past.
Boutique class sizes
Every child is known by name. Small classes mean personalised attention and genuine connection every single day.
Family-first community
We are an extension of your family. Parents are partners — always welcome, always involved, always informed.
Heart of Rivonia
Tucked away at 2 Elizabeth Avenue — a quiet, green, safe haven at the centre of one of Johannesburg's most beloved suburbs.
Foundation phase excellence
We prepare our pride for everything that comes next — academically, emotionally, and socially — with purpose and joy.
"Every child is seen, known,
and celebrated."
Wander through
our world.
Sessions & ages
Half day to full day — from 3 months to 6 years.
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Nourished little ones
Home-cooked, organic-where-possible, freshly picked.
Discover Programs & events
Baking days, concerts, picnics and prize giving.
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Life at Little Lion
A peek inside our sunny, busy little world.
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Come and meet
the pride.
Book a private viewing, walk our sunny classrooms, and see why Rivonia families never want to leave.