5-Star Upgrades for three top-performing Educare Centres in under-resourced neighbourhoods

We empower qualified, passionate women to own and run successful high quality ECD centres in low-income communities through our proven social franchise model.

5-Star Upgrades for three top-performing Educare Centres in under-resourced neighbourhoods Three ECD centres achieve 5 Star rating For many children from Philippi, Maitland and Durban a safe, loving, and constructive pre-school environment is simply a dream. Three educare owners are challenging the current situation and are the first to deliver 5 Star ECD education, making … Read more

VACANCY: EDUCATION MENTOR (FULL TIME 1 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

We empower qualified, passionate women to own and run successful high quality ECD centres in low-income communities through our proven social franchise model.

Our vision is to be the largest chain of 5 STAR Early Childhood Development Centres serving disadvantaged communities in South Africa. To achieve this vision, we use a social franchise model to empower qualified, passionate women to run excellent, affordable and sustainable ECD centres that offer high quality early learning services.   We are looking … Read more

GROW EDUCARE CENTRES SAYS YES FOR YOUTH

We empower qualified, passionate women to own and run successful high quality ECD centres in low-income communities through our proven social franchise model.

ECD teacher internship is creating new futures YES (the Youth Employment Service) is a collaborative South African economic enabler that acts as an “engine of jobs creation”. Under the YES programme businesses create one-year paid internship positions for unemployed youth aged between 18 and 35 with a minimum paid stipend, all with the aim of … Read more

New Grow ECD Pre-School opens in KwaZulu-Natal thanks to collaborative efforts

We empower qualified, passionate women to own and run successful high quality ECD centres in low-income communities through our proven social franchise model.

The 1st of August 2019 marked an important milestone in the lives of many as it denoted the official opening celebration of Bonisiwe Gwala’s newly upgraded Pre-School, Entokozweni, a proud Grow ECD centre, located in an area called Kwa-Nqetho, just 5kms outside of Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal. Over 60 guest, including the Chief of Kwa-Nqetho, Mr. Mbengu, … Read more

Testimonial: Monica Mulqueeny, Monica’s Kidz Academy, a proud Grow ECD centre

We empower qualified, passionate women to own and run successful high quality ECD centres in low-income communities through our proven social franchise model.

A story of transformation from a South African woman who runs her own Grow ECD in Maitland Owning and operating a childcare business can be a very challenging and rewarding career. Success in this field requires dedication, love and patience. The work day is longer than a normal eight-hour day but the satisfaction of watching … Read more

Press Release: Leave a legacy Mandela Day 2019 with GROW Educare Centres

We empower qualified, passionate women to own and run successful high quality ECD centres in low-income communities through our proven social franchise model.

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” – Nelson Mandela When you invest in a child’s education, you invest in the future. Even the smallest contribution can … Read more

5 ideas: Volunteer or donate to leave a legacy this Mandela Day 2019

We empower qualified, passionate women to own and run successful high quality ECD centres in low-income communities through our proven social franchise model.

This Mandela Day do something meaningful. Leave a legacy. Support ECD (Early Childhood Development) and Educare Centres in disadvantaged communities: it’s the most significant investment you can make. Why is ECD (Early Childhood Development) the best place to invest? Early Childhood Development (ECD) is a child’s development phase between birth and school-going age. During this … Read more