Looking for quality childcare in Bali? Parents, check out these tried-and-tested preschools, kindergarten and daycare centres for your little learners.
Mums and dads, we hear ya! With SO many things to do on the Bali agenda, you deserve some me-time – be it a much-needed spa treatment, a coffee and brunch with your friends, or a sweaty gym sesh without the kids in tow. So to help you get away for a few hours, save this list of the very best preschools, daycare facilities & early learning centres in Bali. Rest assured, each one has been tried-and-tested by families across the island. Parents, this one’s for you!
THE BEST PRESCHOOLS, KINDERGARTEN & DAYCARE CENTRES IN BALI
1. Umalas Kids Club – Kerobokan
A top pick in Bali not only for its central location, this daycare centre has everything you could need for your children to grow and learn in a dynamic and safe environment! Umalas Kids Club is an international early learning and daycare centre for children between six months to six years-old, welcoming children of all backgrounds. The programmes are divided based on age groups, from Teddy Bear (ages six to 12 months) to Busy Butterfly (three to four years), and even Pre-K and Kindergarten. There’s even babysitting services, holiday programmes and after school activities, like arts and crafts, gardening and cooking. Easily accessible from Canggu, Seminyak and Kuta, it’s the go-to for when Bali mums and dads need a much deserved day off!
Umalas Kids Club, Jl Umalas Lestari No. 28, Kerobokan, p. +62 361 8499 441 / +62 819 3629 1040, e. [email protected]
2. Green School Bali – Ubud
Nestled amidst lush jungle just 15 minutes from Ubud is Green School, one of the best and greenest international schools on the island. For eco-conscious parents looking for longer term education and childcare in Bali, the school offers an Early Years programme lasting for three years (the third year being kindergarten), designed to nurture the natural curiosity of children aged three to five years. For starters, the campus is a natural wonder of its own, offering outdoor adventures to nearby rice fields, animal enclosures and mud pits! The wall-less rooms are where the kiddos can learn science, arts and crafts, as well as take part in mindfulness practice and kids yoga. Psst… if you’re here on vacation, you’ll want to check out the sister entity, Green Camp, which offers multi-day adventures in the great outdoors for families and kids of all ages.
Green School Bali, Jl Raya Sibang Kaja, Abiansemal, e. [email protected]
3. The Anak Atelier Early Learning Centre – Ungasan
Aiming to empower the littlest of kids for lifelong learning, The Anak Atelier is a learning centre that makes full use of its natural surroundings and Indonesia’s rich and diverse culture. The centre offers a number of programmes for the young ones, from toddlers (ages 15 to 30 months) and preschool (ages two-and-half to four years), to kindergarten and elementary prep for kids up to six years-old. Each programme is catered specifically for each age group, with a typical day that includes outdoor activities (hellooo treehouse adventures!), the all important snack time, group exercises, indoor learning and creativity-based activities – think Balinese dance and cooking classes!
The Anak Atelier Early Learning Centre, Jl Pantai Balangan, Ungasan, p. +62 878 6355 0300, e. [email protected]
4. Cheeky Monkeys Learning Centre – Sanur
Cheeky Monkeys Learning Centre welcomes all little monkeys ages one to 10 years-old. One of the most established on the island, the centre offers the UK National Curriculum, Early Year Foundation Stage and its signature programme “Discover Life’s Simple Pleasures” that incorporates art and nature. The professional staff supervise the kiddos in the colourful learning room and the outdoor playground as they learn to garden and picnic under the sun. Psst… Cheeky Monkeys doubles up as a daycare centre, where the kids can have a movie night, disco party, face painting, ballet classes and more.
Cheeky Monkeys Learning Centre, Jl Danau Tamblingan No. 82, Sanur, p. +62 877 6175 3031, e. [email protected]
5. Cubby House Kids Club – Canggu
Perhaps the coolest kids club for childcare in Bali, Cubby House Kids Club provides a stimulating and loving environment for children aged two to 12 years-old. This vibrant daycare centre invites Canggu’s cool kids for fun playtime with a wide variety of toys, games and activities. Think Lego, toy cars and story books, as well as arts and crafts, and even Apple computers, a movie theatre, Wii, dress-up attire and more! And while the kids can enjoy an hour, half day or full day of fun, parents can spend the day at Finns Rec Club’s other facilities, including the famous Finns Beach Club!
Cubby House Kids Club, Jl Pantai Berawa, Canggu, p. +62 857 3840 8745
6. The Garden Early Learning Centre – Canggu
Open for drop-in or full enrolment, The Garden Bali is a lush early learning centre for Canggu’s cool kids, from 15 months to three years old, as well as Pre-K and kindergarteners (up to six years). The Garden Bali is a place where kids can create, learn and discover through educational games, art and crafts, cooking and gardening. But what makes this club different is its passion for all things green! It’s an eco-friendly facility with a focus on the environment and sustainable living – a fantastic learning path for the kids of tomorrow.
The Garden Bali, Jl Raya Semat No. 18A, Canggu, p. +62 858 5722 2941, e. [email protected]
7. Skoebi-Do Child Care Centre – Canggu
With a clear focus on providing top-notch childcare in Bali, this daycare centre doesn’t follow any set curriculum. Rather, the children, from one to five years old, are encouraged to learn and play freely in a safe environment, whilst taking part in activities that stimulate their minds. Think outdoor games like climbing, swimming, playing in sand pits, plus indoor activities like reading, playing musical instruments, singing, and even clay crafting! Plus, your little ones will get to learn good social skills and make friends with other cool kids in Canggu. Psst… Skoebi-Do also has a kids club in Sanur…
Skoebi-Do Child Care Centre, Jl Aseman Bagus IA Br. Aseman Kangin, Tibubeneng, Canggu, p. +62 851 0047 4573, e. [email protected]
8. Little Stars – Sanur
Welcoming kids from playgroup to kindergarten and primary school, this learning centre is a small, friendly place where your children will learn the British National Curriculum combined with Indonesian curriculum. There is a heavy focus on free play, but also structured play to help the kids grow and learn. And what’s so great and unique about Little Stars is their weekly themed-learning, like families or even creepy crawlies!
Little Stars, Jl Tirta Akasa No. 50, Sanur, p. +62 361 285 993, e. [email protected]
9. Blue Dolphin Playskool – Kuta
Inspired by its name, Blue Dolphin offers a fun loving environment for children who love to play and are eager to learn. The school uses the MiMaCo (Mind Management Concept) system which combines practical life skills, academic, creativity and arts, all paired with fab facilities like the multimedia room, kiddie swimming pool and indoor and outdoor playgrounds. The children can also join the school’s special excursions, like a day at the supermarket or a sports day!
Blue Dolphin Playskool, Jl Dewi Sri No. 88, Kuta, p. +62 361 8947 008
10. Rumah Kecil – Sanur
Rumah Kecil, AKA little house, takes pride in its healthy and sustainable approach, ensuring your kids get the best of the best. The classroom isn’t like any regular room, it’s within an eco-friendly joglo (Javanese traditional house) with natural air flow so that the kiddies can play and learn comfortably. The days are filled with splish-splashing in the swimming pool, climbing up the tree house, playing with mud, as well as drawing and story time. Classes are based on Indonesian curriculum and Cambridge curriculum, to kick-start the children’s academic skills. And worry not, because the school provides healthy, homemade Japanese meals made with organic ingredients to keep the little ones happy and energised for the school’s activities. For the busy parents, the kids are also welcome to join afterschool and school holiday activities, like karate, capoeira, music, ballet and more!
Rumar Kecil, Jl Tirta Akasa No. 60, Sanur, p. +62 821 4589 3575, e. [email protected]
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