At Grow ECD, partnerships are a big part of what makes our mission come to life. One of the partnerships we’re most excited about is with The Domino Foundation and their Early Childhood Development (ECD) Programme. Together, we’re working to make a real difference in the lives of children, teachers,
1. Introduction The Grow ECD Giraffe App Reactivation Competition (“the competition”) is organized by Grow ECD (“the promoter”). By entering the competition, participants agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions. 2. Eligibility 2.1. The competition is open to all Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres that are located in South
Grow ECD Success | Bavumile Goba | Sithokozile Play Group | KwaZulu-Natal Running my Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre has been an incredibly fulfilling journey, driven by key motivations that resonate deeply with me. My passion for early childhood development fuels everything I do. From the moment I decided to
Grow ECD Success Story | Lucia Shumbayaonda | Springs Tots Childhood Centre | Gauteng My name is Lucia Shumbayaonda, and I run Springs Tots Childhood Centre, located at 8th Street, Springs 1559. I currently have 52 children enrolled and work with a dedicated team of 6 teachers. Springs Tots Childhood
Grow ECD Success Story | Nontobeko Gwamanda | Siyamudumisa Daycare Centre | KwaZulu-Natal In a small community where early learning options were scarce, Nontobeko Precious Gwamanda saw an opportunity to make a difference. Driven by her deep love for children and her desire to support local mothers, she took a
Grow ECD Success Story | Bilkish Vawda | Grow with Pretty Palms Educare | KwaZulu-Natal My name is Bilkish Vawda, and I run Grow with Pretty Palms Educare, where I care for 54 children with the support of my amazing team of 6 teachers. Grow with Pretty Palms Educare started
Grow ECD Success Story | Pamela Petersen | Sunset Educare | Cape Town In the heart of Ravensmead, Cape Town, Sunset Educare stands as a testament to resilience, faith, and dedication. What began with just two children in 2007 has grown into a thriving early childhood development (ECD) centre, serving
Updated: 25 October 2024 What is the Bela Act? The Bela Act in South Africa refers to the “Basic Education Laws Amendment Act.” This legislation aims to amend certain aspects of the country’s education laws to enhance the governance and management of schools, improve the quality of education, and
Updated: 25 October 2024 Legacy Qualifications vs. New QCTO Occupational Qualifications in ECD As of June 30, 2023, legacy qualifications in Early Childhood Development (ECD) are being phased out to make way for new, industry-relevant occupational qualifications. These older qualifications, developed before the establishment of the QCTO and OQSF frameworks,
If you are a teacher of 2-5-year-olds, it’s essential to evaluate your learners at least twice a year. A child’s development is much more than their physical growth. Development is observed in how they play, learn, speak and behave. Introduction to learner assessment webinar replay We recently hosted an online
