How To Start An ECD Center In South Africa

Below is How To Start An ECD Center In South Africa

Early Childhood Development (ECD) refers to children from birth to nine years.

An ECD centre can be a crèche, a daycare centre for young children, a playgroup, a pre-school or after-school care.

To establish and register an early childhood development center or to apply for changes to an existing registration certificate you must:

contact the office of the Department of Social Development nearest to the proposed centre

consult the local authority (municipality) to obtain the right of use and the necessary health clearance certificate to run the centre in a particular place

contact the local Departments of Education and Health in the area where the early childhood development centre is located to find out if they have any other requir

How can I get a government subsidy for ECD?

You can apply for an ECD programme certificate at your nearest Department of Social Development or municipal office.

Your application may be granted for a period of not more than five years. For your application to be considered, your ECD programme must: provide appropriate development opportunities.

What age does a child start Grade 1 in South Africa?

five

How many ECD Centres are there in South Africa?

657 early childhood development

In 2017/2018, the Centre for Early Childhood Development worked in six provinces across South Africa.

We reached and supported 657 early childhood development (ECD) centres, 19 non-profit organisations, seven playgroups, 12 ECD forums, nine primary schools and 138 families and their young children.