Bana Pele ECD Registration Drive – A Simple Guide
How to Register for the DBE’s Bronze Certificate (Stage 1) through the eCares Online Registration System
ELOM results say our learners are thriving!
Early childhood education is the foundation of a child’s learning journey, and ensuring that children receive quality education in their formative years sets them up for success. We’re so excited to share the 2024 ELOM (Early Learning Outcomes Measure) Dipstick Report conducted on learners in Grow ECD programme centres. The
National Minimum Wage (2025 updated)
The National Minimum Wage Act applies to all employers and employees in South Africa. According to this Act, an employee should be paid a minimum amount per hour or per month depending on the number of hours they work. It is illegal to contract a person at a lower rate than the minimum wage,
2024
We celebrate 10 years of growing ECD together. Our curriculum is rated 93% for Quality Pedagogy by Education Alliance Finland. We open our Gqeberha branch. We extend our curriculum to include 0-2 year olds. We are selected to join the Injini Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program.
Growing together: Supporting ECD centres through the DBE Mass Registration Drive
At Grow ECD, we believe that collaboration is the key to unlocking better early learning opportunities for children. That’s why we’re excited to be working alongside the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and other incredible partners to help ECD centres across South Africa get registered. Joining forces for a greater
Bringing learning to life: Our partnership with The Reach Trust
At Grow ECD, we love teaming up with organisations that share our passion for empowering young learners through creative, play-based learning. That’s exactly what makes our partnership with The Reach Trust so special! Together, we’re making a difference in classrooms by putting fun, practical tools in the hands of teachers
Grow ECD and The Domino Foundation are strengthening ECD centres
At Grow ECD, partnerships are a big part of what makes our mission come to life. One of the partnerships we’re most excited about is with The Domino Foundation and their Early Childhood Development (ECD) Programme. Together, we’re working to make a real difference in the lives of children, teachers,
Terms and Conditions: Grow ECD Back to School App Reactivation Competition
1. Introduction The Grow ECD Giraffe App Reactivation Competition (“the competition”) is organized by Grow ECD (“the promoter”). By entering the competition, participants agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions. 2. Eligibility 2.1. The competition is open to all Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres that are located in South
Sithokozile Play Group: Balancing heart and head in ECD
Grow ECD Success | Bavumile Goba | Sithokozile Play Group | KwaZulu-Natal Running my Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre has been an incredibly fulfilling journey, driven by key motivations that resonate deeply with me. My passion for early childhood development fuels everything I do. From the moment I decided to
Springs Tots Childhood Centre: How a low-cost loan helped us grow
Grow ECD Success Story | Lucia Shumbayaonda | Springs Tots Childhood Centre | Gauteng My name is Lucia Shumbayaonda, and I run Springs Tots Childhood Centre, located at 8th Street, Springs 1559. I currently have 52 children enrolled and work with a dedicated team of 6 teachers. Springs Tots Childhood
Siyamudumisa Daycare Centre: Nontobeko Gwamanda’s journey from dream to impact
Grow ECD Success Story | Nontobeko Gwamanda | Siyamudumisa Daycare Centre | KwaZulu-Natal In a small community where early learning options were scarce, Nontobeko Precious Gwamanda saw an opportunity to make a difference. Driven by her deep love for children and her desire to support local mothers, she took a