Early Childhood Development And Aftercare Registration
Building Strong Foundations – Where Every Child’s Journey Begins
Why ECD Matters
According to UNICEF, the most critical years in a child’s education are the early years, particularly from birth to age eight, with the first 1,000 days being considered as setting the foundation for life.
Our impact in the Overstrand, in numbers:
- 110 Educare centres supported – reaching 3,230 children
- 329 teachers upskilled annually in play-based learning methodologies
- Parent coaching programmes bridge the gap between home and school
Our ECD And Aftercare Progammes
Teacher Development
- CAPS-aligned workshops to support national curriculum goals
- Trauma-informed care support for safer, more nurturing learning environments
- 30 student teachers placed in 2023 through our partnership with Boland College
Toy Libraries And Play Therapy
- 100+ members actively borrowing educational toys
- Sensory play resources for children with learning barriers
- 100+ children celebrated World Play Day with us
- A signature initiative offering educational toy kits, resources and guided support to help educators and parents create enriched learning environments
Aftercare
- Enlighten staff are assisting 35 After School Care (ASC) centres with the process of formal registration with the Department. This includes compliance with regard to minimum norms and standards that will eventually benefit more than 500 learners
School Readiness
- Close collaboration between Grade R teachers and parents
- Activity booklets provided in learners’ home languages
- Parents report 40% faster concept mastery with our materials
Nosipho Sixasi
ECD principal
Nosipho: From Assistant To Principal
Nosipho began as a classroom assistant. With support from Enlighten’s ECD programmes, she earned her qualifications, became the principal of a fully accredited ECD centre, and now mentors new teachers – proving that investing in potential delivers tangible results.
“Even with obstacles in your path, it is still possible to achieve your goals – it is important to dream big.”
