When we work together, we can achieve more:
Monitoring and Evaluation
that drives better decision making
Shared best practices
so that we continually improve
Cost-savings and efficiencies
through technology at scale
Quality education
that’s accessible in every neighbourhood
Sustainable ECD businesses
that create meaningful employment opportunities
Diversified funding
for ECD where it’s needed most
Partnerships and Platforms for Purpose
The ECD sector is blessed with many passionate and purpose-driven organisations and role-players. Each has their unique strengths and when we work together those strengths can shine.
When you choose to partner with Grow ECD you are getting a partner that is collaborative, innovative, accountable and reliable. Grow ECD has almost a decade of hands-on experience in early learning businesses and is run by internationally recognised social entrepreneur Tracey Chambers. We currently have thriving and diverse partnerships with organisations across the private and public sector, across the country, so make contact.
What does it take to have impact at scale?
"To truly scale up at the rate we need to address social problems all around us, social innovators must explore spreading their ideas and impact beyond their organizational boundaries"
Our Partner Offering
Data and reporting
Easy, real-time data collection. Stats at your fingertips. Industry insights.
Training and tools
Capacity building, practical digital tools and support to improve education and business skills at ECD centes.
Ecosystem collaboration
Facilitating connections, making content more accessible, unlocking opportunities and access to financial resources
Strengthening ECD centres through partnerships
Grow ECD and the Love Trust
Our collaboration with Love Trust will equip hundreds of ECD teachers-in-training with a professional (and free) learner assessment tool and training.
The Love Trust train accredited (NQF) Level 4 and Level 5 early childhood development teachers to teach Grade 000 and Grade R. By supplementing their knowledge and giving them access to our free learner assessment training and tools, these future teachers will have even more valuable tools in their toolbox.
Grow ECD and Breadline Africa
Breadline Africa are experts in creating beautiful, functional infrastructure spaces for early learning. Their classrooms, libraries and kitchens help ECD Centre owners increase capacity, safety and business sustainability while creating environments where children can thrive.
Grow ECD and Breadline Africa work together to identify and select ideal centres that are committed to education, teacher development and professional practices. They have peace of mind knowing that centres receive continued training, coaching and support after the infrastructure handover and that children benefit from Grow ECD’s Quality Education Programme.
Grow ECD and the Department of Basic Education
Our partnership with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) is focused on supporting the Bana Pele Mass Registration Drive (MRD), helping ECD centres navigate the registration process and meet compliance requirements.
As an official National ECD Intersectoral Forum member, we’ve hosted registration clinics and provided hands-on guidance to ECD centre owners, making it easier for them to start their registration journeys.
Grow ECD and The Domino Foundation
Through their Early Childhood Development Programme, The Domino Foundation focuses on providing vital support to ECD centre owners and teachers, enabling them to create nurturing environments that foster growth and development.
Our collaboration empowers ECD centre owners with business skills and training that enables them to run successful and sustainable preschools and crèches. Together we’re transforming ECD centres into thriving micro-enterprises and improving the quality of education they provide.
Grow ECD and The Reach Trust
Our partnership with The Reach Trust revolves around their innovative educational resource, Finding Thabo. This simple, cost-effective tool consists of a beautifully designed poster and booklet that brings playful, story-based learning into classrooms.
Together, we’ve developed a Finding Thabo teacher training module, introduced in 2023, which equips teachers with practical skills and ideas to enhance their lessons. Teachers who attend the training receive Finding Thabo resources to use in their classrooms, helping children develop essential skills like literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving – all through relatable, engaging stories that reflect their lived experiences.