Best Childcare & Daycare in Sanur for Families

Sanur's best childcare options are Cheeky Monkeys Learning Centre on Jalan Danau Tamblingan (ages 1 to 6, British EYFS curriculum) and The Garden Early Learning Centre on Jalan Mukti Sari (ages 6 months to 7 years, Reggio Emilia and Montessori methods). Both run Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, with half-day and full-day options.

Still deciding between areas, or between a nanny, a daycare centre and a preschool? Our Bali family day care guide compares all three across the island, with typical hours, cost bands and the safety questions to ask, and shows how Sanur stacks up against the other areas.

Top Picks in Sanur

Cheeky Monkeys Learning Centre

Cheeky Monkeys sits on Jalan Danau Tamblingan, Sanur's main strip, a few minutes' walk from Sindhu Market. It follows the British EYFS curriculum, so it suits families planning to move their child into an international school system later. Ages 1 to 6. Cost sits in the mid-range band. Parking is tight on Tamblingan itself; most parents pull into the side street just past the center rather than circling for a spot out front.

The Garden Early Learning Centre

The Garden takes children from 6 months, which matters in Sanur because so few local options accept infants this young. It runs Reggio Emilia, Montessori and Walker Learning approaches side by side, with drop-in classes for families who don't want a fixed weekly schedule. Based on Jalan Mukti Sari, a short drive from Sanur Beach Walk. Ages 6 months to 7 years. Mid-range to premium, depending on how many sessions you book.

Rumah Kecil School

Rumah Kecil runs a Jenaplan curriculum (a Dutch play and project-based model you won't find elsewhere in Sanur) across kindergarten, playgroup and daycare. The vibe is calmer and smaller than Cheeky Monkeys, which suits kids who find big group settings overwhelming. English-speaking staff throughout. Ages 1 to 6. Budget to mid-range.

Little Stars

Little Stars keeps things simple: a small preschool and kindergarten for ages 1.5 to 6, with a steady routine rather than a lot of program variety. Good fit for families who want consistency over curriculum branding. Budget to mid-range.

KidzCafe Sanur (for a few hours, not full daycare)

Why Sanur Instead of Canggu

Canggu has more childcare options overall, but Sanur has fewer, steadier ones, and that matters once you're actually living here rather than visiting. The drive from Sanur to Canggu runs 45 to 60 minutes each way in normal traffic, which makes a Canggu daycare a bad daily commute if you're based near Sanur Beach or the Bypass Ngurah Rai. Families who want an established, lower-key daycare scene without the daily cross-town drive tend to settle on Sanur and stay.

Insider Tips for Sanur

Drop off before 8:15am if you're driving from the Bypass Ngurah Rai side. Tamblingan backs up fast once the school run starts.
Sindhu Market, near Cheeky Monkeys, is a solid spot to grab breakfast after drop-off rather than fighting for a café table closer to the beach.
Ask each center directly about sibling discounts. Several offer them but don't list it anywhere public.
Bring your own sunscreen and a labeled water bottle. Outdoor play time is standard even on hot days, and not every center stocks extras.
Avoid booking a trial day during Galungan or Nyepi week. Staffing runs thin and schedules shift with little notice.

FAQ

How much does daycare cost in Sanur? Costs fall into three bands: budget options run lowest for half-day drop-in care, mid-range covers most structured preschools like Rumah Kecil and Little Stars, and premium applies to full-curriculum centers like The Garden with infant care and flexible scheduling. Ask each center for its current fee sheet, since rates shift year to year.

Best Childcare & Daycare in Sanur for Families