Take action. Inspire change. Make every day a Mandela Day. Mandela Day, celebrated annually on July 18th, provides an incredible opportunity to take collective action and leave a lasting impact in honour of Nelson Mandela. Together, we must build a safe, prosperous future for everyone. Here is how you can
How to Register for the DBE’s Bronze Certificate (Stage 1) through the eCares Online Registration System
The Zensar-funded ECD Business Accelerator, implemented by Grow ECD, supported 72 centre owners across three provinces in South Africa.
A practical guide for South African preschool owners on how to build a strong foundation for 2026. This article outlines key ECD business management priorities.
Win a Laptop for Your CentreCompetition Period: 1 February – 31 March 2026 These Terms and Conditions (“T&Cs”) apply to the Grow ECD Laptop Competition (“the Competition”) run by Grow ECD. By entering the Competition, participating ECD centres agree to be bound by these T&Cs. The purpose of the Competition
Closing date: 28 February 2026 Are you an organised, business-savvy team player with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for small business development and early childhood education? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Grow ECD is committed to providing 5-star early learning opportunities in every neighbourhood by equipping
The Grow ECD App is transforming how South Africa’s preschools and ECD centres are managed. With over 4,500 centres using it, this free all-in-one platform supports centre owners and teachers with tools for learner assessments, finance tracking, and training — empowering educators to deliver quality early learning in every community.
Grow ECD is officially verified by iZinga, achieving a 5-star rating for excellence in governance, financial transparency, and community impact. This recognition affirms our commitment to accountability and sustainable change in South Africa’s early learning sector.
Taking Care of Business (TCB) has launched TCB UK, a registered charity that makes it easier for UK-based donors to invest in South Africa’s most impactful poverty-relief programmes. The first campaign will support Grow ECD, helping women entrepreneurs run sustainable preschools and improve early-learning outcomes for children.
Play is at the heart of how children learn and grow. In the early years, play-based learning builds creativity, communication, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence. This article explores how parents and teachers can work together to create joyful, play-rich learning environments for children in South Africa.
South Africa’s early childhood sector faces a severe funding gap, leaving many preschools without access to capital. Grow ECD’s blended finance solution empowers ECD centres with low-cost loans, business mentoring, and training to improve quality education, strengthen financial sustainability, and uplift women entrepreneurs.
In response to the Thrive by Five 2024 results, Grow ECD is reshaping early childhood education in South Africa. Through innovative mobile apps, free resources, and teacher training, the organisation supports thousands of preschools in underserved communities to deliver quality learning and sustainable centre management. This is how technology and people-first solutions are driving lasting impact for children, teachers, and parents.
