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Grow ECD (previously Grow Educare Centres) is a non-profit social enterprise that has been working with ECD Centres across South Africa for over 10 years. We believe that ECD is a thriving small business sector that needs investment. If we invest in women who have a heart for children and nurture a head for business, it will improve the quality and sustainability of the sector.
We equip and connect ECD businesses with the skills, support & resources they need to provide 5-star early learning for every child. GROW’s holistic model makes running a sustainable 5-star ECD centre a possibility for all.
We offer numerous services and resources to ECD centre owners and teachers including an ECD Business Accelerator, a free ECD management app, data-free online training, downloadable resources from the ECD Resource Centre, a play-based curriculum and classroom kit, and business sustainability training and mentorship.
May 2025 Stats: We have over 4000 active app users with 90,000 children enrolled and active on the app. Over 150,000 free resources have been downloaded. 232 ECD centres are part of our Small Business Programme which includes a play-based curriculum, classroom kit, in-person training and business and education mentorship. Thus far, over 1,200 centre owners have completed our ECD Accelerator.
Our 2024 ELOM results reflect that 70% of learners in Grow ECD programme centres are developmentally on track - exceeding the national average of 45.7% (as reported in the Thrive by Five Index).