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Grow ECD Success Story | MK Academy
Discover how MK Academy in Vosloorus improved ECD centre management, teacher confidence and financial sustainability through Grow ECD support.
How Zensar and Grow ECD’s partnership is strengthening local early learning businesses
The Zensar-funded ECD Business Accelerator, implemented by Grow ECD, supported 72 centre owners across three provinces in South Africa.
Building a strong foundation for 2026
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.
How to choose the right Early Childhood Development Social Enterprise to invest in
10 questions funders should ask when deciding on which Early Childhood Development Social Enterprise to invest in.
How Do I Start and Run a Successful Daycare in South Africa?
Starting an ECD centre requires planning, compliance, and strong daily systems. Here is a practical guide to help you get started and grow a sustainable centre.
Grow Giraffe: South Africa’s #1 ECD Management App
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.
Verified for Trust: Grow ECD Earns iZinga 5-Star Verification
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.
PRESS RELEASE – Bridging UK Generosity with South African Impact: Introducing Taking Care of Business UK
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.
The importance of play-based learning and cognitive development in the early years
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.
Driving impactful early education through financial inclusion
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.