Lily House Melkbos: Seaside Nurturing

Welcome to our hidden gem on the West Coast, where education is reimagined in a nurturing, intimate setting. We provide a safe, holistic, and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to explore, grow, and thrive.

Why Choose Our Melkbos Campus?

Coastal Character

Our location in beautiful Melkbos provides a relaxed, inspiring, and calm learning environment. This serene setting is perfect for focused, child-led exploration.

Holistic Education

We focus on educating the whole child. Our Preschool and Primary programs are designed to nurture intellectual, emotional, and social development at every stage.

Strong Community

Our small, close-knit environment ensures individualised learning and meaningful connections. We are a supportive community of families and educators working together.
A student working with wooden Montessori number rods to understand math concepts in a close-knit learning environment.

A Close-Knit Community

Our small, close-knit environment ensures individualised learning, meaningful connections, and hands-on experiences. Guided by the Montessori philosophy, we focus on fostering independence, creativity, and a love for learning. Our caring and experienced team is committed to cultivating confident, curious, and compassionate individuals.

Child-Focused Classrooms

Our classrooms are designed to nurture each child’s unique learning journey. In our preschool, we embrace individualised learning, allowing children to explore at their own pace with hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and independence. As they grow, our Primary program fosters collaborative learning, encouraging teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving in a supportive and engaging environment. Through this balance of personalised and shared learning, we empower children to develop confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love for discovery.
Two Primary school students at Lily House Melkbos working collaboratively on the floor with the Montessori Moveable Alphabet.
A child's hand using the Montessori Movable Alphabet to spell simple words like cat, bat, and mat, demonstrating early literacy skills.

Passionate About Education

At Lily House Melkbos, we believe in educating the whole child, ensuring a balanced foundation for lifelong success. Our educators are more than teachers—they are guides, mentors, and lifelong learners who are passionate about nurturing young minds. With a deep commitment to education, they create engaging, dynamic learning experiences that bring the Montessori curriculum to life. By fostering a warm and supportive environment, they ensure that each learner feels seen, heard, and empowered to reach their full potential. 

Prepared Environments

Safe, stimulating, and nurturing spaces for learning.

Complete Wellness

Supporting the physical, emotional, and social well-being of each child.

Self & Creative Expression

Opportunities for art, music, movement, and imaginative play.

Child-Centred Learning

A curriculum designed to meet the individual needs and interests of each child.
Jess Hanafey, Campus Lead and 6-9 Guide at Lily House Melkbos, smiling while teaching a lesson with math beads.

Meet Our Head of Campus and 6-9 Guide

Name: Jess Hanafey
Email: jess@lilyhouseschool.co.za

Meet the Melkbos Team

Our passionate educators are the heart of our nurturing seaside community, dedicated to guiding each child on their learning journey.
Nqobile Sihlayi, the 18 months to 3 years Educator at Lily House Melkbos, interacting gently with a toddler.

Nqobile Sihlayi

18 months – 3 years Educator

Melkbos

Jenine Jonkerman, a 3-6 Educator, demonstrating a lesson with Montessori materials at a table.

Jenine Jonkerman

3-6 Educator

Melkbos

Elisa Da Silva, a 3-6 Educator, supervising and smiling at a child climbing on the playground equipment.

Elisa Da Silva

3-6 Educator

Melkbos

Jess Hanafey, Campus Lead and 6-9 Guide at Lily House Melkbos, smiling while teaching a lesson with math beads.

Jess Hanafey

Campus Lead and 6-9 guide

Melkbos

A teacher reading a storybook to a focused group of diverse children in a bright Montessori classroom at Lily House.

Evie Toua

6-9 Educator

Melkbos

Izabel-Dean-Upper-Elementary-Educator

Izabel Dean

9 -12 Educator

Melkbos

Gabriella Otte, the Administrator at Lily House Melkbos, smiling while working on her laptop.

Gabriella Otte

Administrator

Melkbos

Aftercare Educator Franche Eloff supervising children playing on the jungle gym.

Franche Eloff

Aftercare Educator

Melkbos

Head Chef Monis Muhambi preparing fresh vegetables in the Lily House kitchen.

Monis Muhambi

Head Chef

Melkbos

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