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Children are able to
LEARN & DEVELOP
IN A CARING SPACE

Our ECD Centres allow children to engage in structured early learning that nurtures emotional, social, and cognitive development.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTRES.
A FOUNDATION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING.

Our three Educare Centres provide safe, nurturing spaces where young children from under-resourced communities can learn, grow and thrive. Through quality early learning, nutritious meals and holistic support,

WE GIVE CHILDREN THE STRONG START THEY NEED TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL.

We aim to bring hope through excellent preschool education, empowering vulnerable learners from under-resourced communities and preparing them for success at school and in life. We focus on holistic child development, supporting each child’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth.

THIS BUILDS A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING.

NUTRITIOUS MEALS

provided to support children’s physical development, wellbeing and ability to learn.

LEARNERS ENROLLED

Children aged 3 to 5 received quality early learning, care and support across our three Educare Centres.

AVERAGE ATTENDANCE

Remaining stable, this reflects consistent family engagement and trust in our programmes.

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A HOLISTIC LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ALLOWS CHILDREN TO:

Learn & Develop

in a caring space where children engage in structured early learning that nurtures emotional, social, and cognitive development.

Receive Meals

that are nutritious and healthy, supporting children’s growth, wellbeing and ability to concentrate and learn.

Explore Opportunities

of indoor and outdoor play that encourage imagination, creativity, and the development of essential fine and gross motor skills.

THE EARLY YEARS OF A CHILD’S LIFE ARE SOME OF
THE MOST IMPORTANT IN SHAPING THEIR FUTURE.

Our educare centres offer a structured early learning programme for children aged 3 to 5. With qualified teams, we provide age-appropriate learning aligned with the Department of Social Development’s guidelines. Through interactive and playful experiences, children develop literacy, numeracy and cognitive skills while building the confidence and social skills they need for formal schooling and beyond. Research shows that up to 50% of a person’s intellectual development takes place by the age of four. Yet many children in vulnerable communities have limited access to quality early learning, safe supervision and developmental support.

OUR CLASSROOMS OFFER MORE THAN EDUCATION.

They provide care, structure and opportunity during some of the most important years of a child’s life. By investing in early childhood development, we help give vulnerable children the tools, confidence and foundation they need to succeed at school and in life.

AGAPE EDUCARE

Nomzamo, Strand

Agape nurtures values such as self-care, caring for others and making a positive impact; preparing children for schooling while supporting their emotional, social and physical well-being.

GRACELAND PRESCHOOL

Devon Valley, Stellenbosch

Graceland offers a warm, structured environment where children are encouraged to learn, play and thrive; creating a strong foundation for lifelong learning, growth and school readiness.

THEMBANI EDUCARE

Grabouw

Thembani provides a positive and welcoming environment where each child can grow at their own pace; nurturing interactions, creativity, resilience through play, and structured activities.

When translated from Xhosa, our name “Thembalitsha” means “new hope”.

Our Aim

At Thembalitsha, we aim to restore and bring a new sense of hope to the destitute, forgotten and vulnerable people of the Western and Eastern Cape.