Holistic Early Childhood Development Programme
Since 2009, the Singita Lowveld Trust has supported Early Childhood Development initiatives in communities neighbouring Singita’s reserves in South Africa. While the country has a robust Early
Childhood Development curriculum, challenges remain, including:
- Limited implementation support and educational resources
- Insufficient infrastructure
- Minimal government funding that is complex to access
- Financial barriers for parents, who often struggle to pay school fees
The Trust's Early Childhood Development programme provides training, workshops, and on-site support to 87 Centre Managers and Practitioners, benefiting 1,700 to 2,000 children annually. This programme follows a four-year support cycle, aiming to elevate centres to Good Practice status, after which new schools are welcomed into the initiative.
If you visit Singita Sabi Sand, be sure to participate in a Community Project Visit to experience the impactful work of the Trust in the Greater Kruger National Park region.
Key Successes
- The Trust has fully resourced all 17 Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres, benefiting 1,700–2,000 children annually and supporting 87 Centre Managers and Practitioners.
- All practitioners receive comprehensive training with ongoing support.
- 15 of the 17 centres now receive government funding after meeting registration requirements.
- Annual resource drives equip classrooms with essential educational materials and safety equipment.
- A full-time specialist ECD trainer provides continuous support to Centre Managers, Practitioners, and parents.
SLT currently supports approximately 17 (4%) of the 418 ECD centres in the local communities that neighbour Singita Sabi Sand and Singita Kruger National Park.Holistic Early Childhood Development Support
How can I support this project?
Become part of this ongoing success story that changes lives by equipping young minds for the future. Donate to support our annual ECD Resource drive, or the training of the next cohort of ECD Centres.
