About Us
Our Story
A New Approach to Early Education
Founded in 2017, Oxford Little Angels (OLA) was born from a desire to challenge the “one-size-fits-all” educational model.
Our founder and Principal, Mrs. Noella Heaven, saw this gap firsthand. Drawing from her experience as an Early Childhood Education lecturer at Brooklyn City College and her background in Child Psychology and Criminology at Monash University, she identified two truths:
- Many children are far more capable than our society gives them credit for.
- A lack of deep partnership between parents and teachers often holds children back.
OLA was built on a powerful solution that aims to meet every child at their level and nurture their unique potential. We do this through a truly collaborative approach, where our teachers and parents work together as much as possible.
This approach works. We now boast over 150 successful graduates, with many going on to receive “High Achiever” awards in primary school. It’s this success and the trust of our parent community that has fueled our continued growth.
What Do We Stand For?
Our Core Values in Action
Our philosophy is the basis for everything we do and is based on four core values.
Nurturing Teachers
We believe who teaches matters as much as what is taught. Our teachers are passionate, caring individuals who create a warm, loving, and safe environment. This allows your child to build trust, feel secure, and explore their world with confidence.
Innovative Learning
We believe children learn best by doing. That is why we have a dynamic educational programme. It is designed to empower kids with confidence and a true love for learning, rather than just focusing on memorisation. We spark their curiosity so they can succeed on their own.
Holistic Child Development
We nurture the whole child. This means focusing equally on their academic, social, emotional, and physical growth. This begins with providing a safe and secure space for them to explore, which is why our school is monitored by CCTV. Our personalised student support systems and healthy, balanced meals offerings are all designed with this value in mind.
Strong Parent Partnership
We believe education starts in the family, and we see you, the parents, as our most important partner. We create constant opportunities for collaboration, from regular communication to parent-child events. We want to ensure we are always working together for your child's success.
Our Vision
Moulding Leaders & Uplifting Our Community
Our mission is to be a force for good. We are dedicated to moulding the proud, African leaders of tomorrow. We do this by helping students to develop the confidence, skills, and most importantly, the character they need to excel.
Our vision doesn’t stop at our school walls, however. This is because we believe true leadership means service. We are passionately committed to taking care of our local community by actively supporting families in need through fundraising and outreach programs.
Furthermore, we know that talent and potential are found in every home. That is why we are driven to offer scholarships to bright children from all backgrounds, giving them the same access to a high-quality, innovative education. At the root of all we do, from every lesson we teach to every family we support, is our strong faith in God and a guiding commitment to “True Love” ideals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Things You Might Want to Know
We ground our teaching in South Africa's National Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) framework, which we have enriched with our own unique philosophies and experiences to create a tailored learning journey for your child.
We are open from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 17:30 PM. This makes us a reliable choice for busy families.
We have a dedicated "Potty Class" for children aged 1-2. Our experienced staff provide patient, positive, and encouraging guidance to make this an empowering step toward independence for your child.
Healthy bodies fuel bright minds. We provide a well-planned dietary lunch program with healthy, balanced meals and snacks to ensure your child gets the nutrition they need for their physical and mental growth. This option is offered for an additional fee.
This depends on each child's readiness. The main requirement is that the child is no longer reliant on breastfeeding, which is typically around 6 months of age.
We offer a variety of exciting activities for an extra fee, such as knitting, sports, dancing, painting, computer skills, and our "Little Chefs" baking class. These programs run based on a minimum number of committed students. Please check out our [After School Care Page] for more details.
Due to high demand from our parents, we are currently working on expanding this service. Please check out our [After School Care Page] for more details.
We offer a wide variety of programmes and options. Please check out our [Programmes Page] for more details on all available activities and contact us for quotations.
We would love to welcome you to the OLA family! You can start the process by scheduling a visit or contacting us directly. You can also fill out our [pre-registration form], and our team will contact you to guide you through the next steps.