Bana Pele ECD Registration Drive – A Simple Guide
How to Register for the DBE’s Bronze Certificate (Stage 1) through the eCares Online Registration System
380 ECD Teachers Celebrated Across Grow ECD Branches This Teachers’ Day!
380 teachers. 231 ECD centres. Four regions. One big celebration! Grow ECD’s Teachers’ Day Festival brought teachers together for a day of appreciation, connection and practical learning focused on inclusive education.
From a double garage to a growing ECD business: Twinkle Daycare’s story
Charlene Robertson started Twinkle Daycare with four children in a double garage. Today, she is building new classrooms, strengthening her team and applying what she has learnt to grow a stronger ECD business.
Orange Farm ECD Centre Owners Graduate From Business Accelerator
Orange Farm, Gauteng | October 2026 Running an early childhood development centre in Orange Farm requires far more than just a passion to educate children. Centre owners must navigate rising costs, manage staff, comply with regulations, balance tight budgets and support families facing economic hardship, often while operating on very
Is the Child Struggling, or Is There a Barrier to Learning?
Inclusive education in ECD means looking beyond a child’s behaviour to understand what may be affecting their learning. Explore barriers to learning and practical ways teachers can create more inclusive classrooms.
Vacancy: Education Mentor, Gqeberha (Full Time, Fixed Term – 6 months with potential for extension)
Closing date: 21 October 2026 This is a full-time, fixed-term contract position for an initial period of six months, with the potential for extension based on performance, funding and organisational requirements. Grow ECD Gqeberha is looking for a motivated, passionate Education Mentor. If you are a seasoned educator with grassroots
Vacancy: Registration & Subsidy Support Officer, Midrand, Gauteng (Full-Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Closing date: 19 October 2026 GROW is recruiting for a Registration and Subsidy Support Officer position as part of the Bana Pele initiative. We are looking for an organised, proactive and committed professional to support Early Learning Programmes (ELPs) through the registration journey, helping centres progress from Bronze registration
A Brighter Future for Alfa Educare
Alfa Educare’s journey is one of continuous learning and improvement. Discover how principal Ronalda Muller and her team strengthened their centre, achieved an impressive final STAR Assessment and gained reliable backup power.
ECD Partner Story: Wild Tomorrow and Grow ECD
Wild Tomorrow’s long-term investment in Thelelulwazi Crèche shows how ECD partnerships can bring different expertise together to strengthen centres and create lasting progress.
A Free Preschool Management App to Help Run Your ECD Centre
Giraffe can now do much more. Discover how this free, data-free preschool management app helps ECD owners manage their business, admin, teachers, learners and parents in one place.
Small Business Loans: Turning ECD Centre Plans Into Practical Improvements
Discover how two Grow ECD centres used Small Business Loans to improve their schools, strengthen sustainability and create better learning environments for children.