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    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    01 July 2026

    The ECD representatives enjoyed productive discussions with the Deputy Mayor and key City officials

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    30 May 2026

    Hundreds of Early Childhood Development operators, key government representatives, education stakeholders and City departments gathered earlier today, 30 May, for the third ECD Indaba.

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    27 May 2026

    World Play Day is celebrated annually on 28 May.

    City helps over 200 ECD centres on the journey to compliance

    City helps over 200 ECD centres on the journey to compliance

    11 March 2026

    ECD centres play a vital role in supporting young children during the most important years of their development

    Council approves amendments to give ECDs a hand up

    Council approves amendments to give ECDs a hand up

    04 December 2025

    Several years ago, the City identified development charges as a stumbling block to Early Childhood Development Centres, which gave rise to the Development Charges Exemption Criteria for ECDs.

    Explaining rights through play on World Children’s Day

    Explaining rights through play on World Children’s Day

    20 November 2025

    The theme for World Children’s Day this year is, ‘My day, my rights’.

    City goes back to school to revamp early childhood development centres

    City goes back to school to revamp early childhood development centres

    30 September 2025

    Early childhood development is a cornerstone of lifelong learning and growth.

    City hosts Indaba to bolster Early Childhood Development sector

    City hosts Indaba to bolster Early Childhood Development sector

    04 August 2025

    Early Childhood Development is the foundation of any healthy, capable and thriving societyV

    City steps up ECD support with compliance and mental health training

    City steps up ECD support with compliance and mental health training

    22 May 2025

    There are numerous regulations in place for the ECD sector, but compliance is often a bridge too far for many

    City capacitates Early Childhood Development Centres

    City capacitates Early Childhood Development Centres

    09 February 2025

    In 2024, the City hosted a number of training interventions on a range of topics, reaching 1 668 ECD staff members from across the metropole.

    Identikidz loading for the festive season

    Identikidz loading for the festive season

    03 December 2023

    The project, aimed at promoting child safety at the City’s beaches, has grown to be trusted by thousands of parents and caregivers as an additional layer of protection while enjoying a day at the beach.

    CDWP helps promote learning through play with donation to Khayelitsha ECD

    CDWP helps promote learning through play with donation to Khayelitsha ECD

    15 November 2023

    The Community Development Workers Programme (CDWP), a collaboration between the City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate and the Western Cape Government’s Department of Local Government, has facilitated a donation of educational toys, sports equipment, and a recycling bin to the Injabulo Educare Centre in Khayelitsha.

    Identikidz programme ready to roll for the holidays

    Identikidz programme ready to roll for the holidays

    01 December 2022

    The City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department (SD&ECD) is all set to implement the annual Identikidz programme to create a safer environment at 16 beaches

    City puts Development Cost Charges exemption into action

    City puts Development Cost Charges exemption into action

    26 May 2022

    Two Vrygrond Early Childhood Development Centres are the first facilities to benefit from the exemption criteria approved in 2020.

    As the school year starts, know your ECDs

    As the school year starts, know your ECDs

    13 January 2022

    The City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department advises parents and Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) operators, that help is at hand in ensuring that young children receive the best care in their formative years.

    One stop shop for ECD compliance and registration

    One stop shop for ECD compliance and registration

    06 November 2020

    Statement by the Mayoral Committee member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Zahid Badroodien

    Disaster Risk Management celebrates Mandela Day

    Disaster Risk Management celebrates Mandela Day

    17 July 2020

    The City's DRM team are on the ground and in communities on a daily basis to identify, prevent and reduce the occurrence of disasters and lessen the impact of those that cannot be prevented

    ECDs must be the foundation for early learning

    ECDs must be the foundation for early learning

    17 January 2020

    Statement by Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Zahid Badroodien

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