Andiswa Ncamiso, the passionate owner of Little Conquerors Day Care in Milnerton, embarked on a transformative journey through Grow ECD’s Business Accelerator Training. Her story is one of overcoming self-doubt and finding the confidence and skills needed to run a successful ECD centre. The Struggle Before the Training Before joining the ECD Business Accelerator Training, … Read more
Grow ECD Success Story | Shireen Jacobs | Happy Hearts Pre-School | KwaZulu-Natal
In 2017, Shireen Jacobs, a dedicated educator with 35 years of experience in the state education system, turned a heritage building in Greenwood Park into Happy Hearts Pre-School.
Grow ECD Success Story | Emily Ngobeni | Firm Foundation Education Centre Emily Ngobeni is the proud owner of Firm Foundation Education Centre in Benoni. As a former teacher, Emily knew that assessing learners’ developmental progress is a big part of their learning process. She started noticing that when children were admitted to Grade 1, … Read more
Grow ECD Success Story | Nteseleng Hlahatsi | Atlehang Preschool Atlehang Preschool was started from humble beginnings in 2015 with no learners, not many resources, and a big vision. “I saw a gap in my community: we needed good quality education and affordable nursery school in the area. The preschools in my area did … Read more
Grow ECD Success Story | Lionel and Chantal Braaf | Happy Valley Day Care Happy Valley Day Care in Strandfontein, Cape Town, established in 2012 by Lionel and Chantal Braaf, has 45 learners, three classes, with four teachers. Chantel says, “Before we started with Grow, things were stressful as we didn’t have a proper curriculum. … Read more
Grow ECD Success Story | Maria Dithlakanyane | Happy Hours Day Care Centre Maria’s ECD centre, Happy Hours Day Care based in Garankuwa, Gauteng was struggling to implement themes, a proper daily programme and had no learning resources. Seeing a Facebook ad for the Grow ECD Accelerator programme Maria knew she had to apply! “I … Read more
Tin House Educare Centre, Gauteng “I want to provide an opportunity for quality early learning education to as many children as I can.” Julia Muteba, the owner and principal of Tin House Daycare Centre, is a true inspiration to us all. Her passion for children’s education and her commitment to providing quality education to underprivileged … Read more
ECD Owner: Testimonial Video Sizinikiwe Nqeza Centre Name: Qhamani Educare Location: Phillipi, Cape Town, South Africa. Hello, I’m Sizinikiwe Nqeza, from Qhamani Educare. We are based in the informal township of Phillipi. I am acting principal and Grade R teacher. What made me interested in the GROW program is not only that we lack equipment … Read more
ECD Owner: Carol Papier Centre Name: Little Mermaids Educare Location: Kensington, Cape Town, South Africa. My name is Carol Papier from Kensington, Little Mermaids Educare centre. The GROW Programme attracted my attention. Now that I have signed up it’s much more easier for me actually to use the app than I expected. You don’t need … Read more
ECD Owner: Beryl Mercury Centre Name: Little Footprints Montessori Location: Retreat, Cape Town, South Africa. I’m Beryl Mercury and I’m from LittleFootprints Montessori. At the moment the challenge we face is that we have no online support or tool. The GROW programme is going to make things much easier for us. I’ve been watching … Read more
