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Little Hands Montessori
Naguru, Kampala, Kampala
Founded
2014
Enrolment
140
Teaching staff
20
Class size
~18
About
What this school is, in plain words
Little Hands Montessori is a boutique early-years setting focused on the 3–6 Casa cycle. Small mixed-age classes, trained guides and a warm prepared environment make it a popular first school for families in the Naguru–Ntinda area.
A message
From the directress
“These early years are when a child builds the foundations of who they will become. We give every child the time, the space and the materials to build well.”
Performance
National exam results
School-readiness 2024
Graduates transition smoothly into both Montessori-elementary and mainstream primary schools
What this school emphasises
Focus areas
Early Childhood DevelopmentChild-Led LearningIndependence & Concentration
The Praecip verdict
A warm, boutique Montessori for the early years
Little Hands does one thing and does it well, a faithful 3–6 Casa environment with small classes and trained guides.
Families needing continuity beyond age six will transition elsewhere, but as a first school in the Naguru–Ntinda area it is a gentle, well-run choice.
Praecip ratings
How we score this school
3.64/ 5 · Praecip composite
Academics7.40
Core Curriculum8.20
University Admissions6.00
Teaching Quality8.40
Campus & Facilities7.40
Alumni, Reputation & Prestige7.20
Meals & Wellbeing8.00
Personal Development8.80
Sports6.60
Technology & Innovation6.60
Music, Dance & Drama7.60
Pastoral Care8.80
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
| Level | Class | Residency | Amount | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | Casa (3–6, per term) | day | USh 1,100,000 | / term |
Payment methods
- · Bank Transfer
- · Mobile Money
Term-fee installment plans available.
What fees cover
- · Tuition
- · Montessori materials
- · Snacks
Bursaries & discounts
Sibling discount
10% off tuition for a second enrolled sibling.
For new entrants, one-off extras
- RegistrationUSh 150,000
- Materials levyUSh 250,000
Application & registration
What you'll need
Application requirements
- Birth certificate
- Immunisation record
- Parent visit
Application fee: USh 80,000
Cut-off points
Holistic admissions; no fixed cut-off.
Admissions open
2025: 180 applied · 70 offered places
Diary
Upcoming events
Open morning for new families
12 June 2026
In the news
Latest from the school
Little Hands adds an afternoon Casa session
A second daily session opens to accommodate the waiting list for the 3–6 environment.
17 February 2026
News & insights
Related reading
Campus
Facilities
curricular
- · Casa (3–6) environments
- · Practical-life & sensorial materials
extracurricular
- · Outdoor play & garden
safety
- · Gated compound
- · First-aid trained staff
Gallery
A look around
On social
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Tiny, warm and genuinely Montessori
Tiny, warm and genuinely Montessori. Our daughter cried on the days she could not go to school.
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