What is ECD Center?
Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) means any building or premises used to care for more than six (6) children. It includes a playgroup,
crèche, aftercare, pre-school, nursery school, Educare, or similar facility.
Best ECD Centers In South Africa
Independent Kids Nursery School
The Champions Creche and Pre-school
BABYS ADVENTURE LAND
KayPeeZee Daycare
In Touch Edu Centre
Baby Toddles Infant Care
Step Up Rynfield Private Academy
Education And Craft Library South Africa (077 – 810 NPO)
Mini Me Playschool
The Edenvale Early Learning Centre
How many ECD centers are there in South Africa?
This is pursued through a range of programs and services.
In South Africa, some 32,000 ECD centers provide education, care, and well-being for around 2,5 million children daily.
When was ECD introduced in South Africa?
In 1939 the South African Association for Early Childhood Education (SAAECE), which was primarily an association of white nursery school teachers, was responsible for setting the standards for ECD services.
Who is responsible for ECD in South Africa?
DSD will remain responsible for the functions related to social support and care and will provide support
to ECD programs similar to the support that they are currently providing to learners in schools.