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Early Childhood Development
Early Childhood Development
Strengthening Christian Schools, equipping Christian educators and inspiring students.
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ECD Center Registration
An ECD registration, with the Department of Social Development (DSD), is for any class or baby care
facility, from birth until Grade RR/Pre-Grade R. Although there is talk of including the Grade RR’s
registration under the Department of Basic Education (DBE), this process will still take a few years to
implement. The Children’s Act of 2005 requires that all ECD Centre’s are registered with the DSD. Failure
to do so means that the Centre is operating illegally. The DSD can enforce a closure of any Centre at any
stage
1. Apply for a Health and Safety certificate from the nearest municipal office.
2. Registration requirements. When you have your Health and Safety certificate, you need to go to your nearest regional Department of Social Development office. The social worker or person authorized by the DSD will explain the registration requirements and documents to be completed.
3. These include: Application form (form 11 and 16) – attached below. Information needed for these forms must contain the following information.
– Name and identity number.
– Physical address and postal address.
– The particulars of the ECD program.
– The staff composition.
– Financial plan.
– Clearance certificate that no staff member is on the National Register for Sex offenders.
– Qualifications, skills and experience of the owner/manager.
- A form with all your staff member’s details and qualifications.
- Annexure B and C – menu’s for different age groups.
- Application for an emergency certificate – evacuation plan.
- Lease agreement if relevant.
- Organizational profile.
- Approved building plan.
Visit the Centre to assess the care of the children, financial systems and administrative systems Complete the inspection forms Decide on the type of registration certificate to be issued
A full registration certificate is valid for 5 years. A conditional certificate is valid for up to a year.
Please make sure that you keep copies of all documentation handed into the department.
Also get all copies stamped by the department and receipt of application so that you can
keep track of the application process. If you have not heard from the department within 3
months, it would be your responsibility to follow up with them.
Information taken from South African Government website and documentation available
at the GCSI provincial district offices.
REGISTRATION FORMS
ECD Center Registration
An ECD registration, with the Department of Social Development (DSD), is for any class or baby care
facility, from birth until Grade RR/Pre-Grade R. Although there is talk of including the Grade RR’s
registration under the Department of Basic Education (DBE), this process will still take a few years to
implement. The Children’s Act of 2005 requires that all ECD Centre’s are registered with the DSD. Failure
to do so means that the Centre is operating illegally. The DSD can enforce a closure of any Centre at any
stage
1. Apply for a Health and Safety certificate from the nearest municipal office.
2. Registration requirements. When you have your Health and Safety certificate, you need to go to your nearest regional Department of Social Development office. The social worker or person authorized by the DSD will explain the registration requirements and documents to be completed.
3. These include: Application form (form 11 and 16) – attached below. Information needed for these forms must contain the following information.
– Name and identity number.
– Physical address and postal address.
– The particulars of the ECD program.
– The staff composition.
– Financial plan.
– Clearance certificate that no staff member is on the National Register for Sex offenders.
– Qualifications, skills and experience of the owner/manager.
- A form with all your staff member’s details and qualifications.
- Annexure B and C – menu’s for different age groups.
- Application for an emergency certificate – evacuation plan.
- Lease agreement if relevant.
- Organizational profile.
- Approved building plan.
Visit the Centre to assess the care of the children, financial systems and administrative systems Complete the inspection forms Decide on the type of registration certificate to be issued
A full registration certificate is valid for 5 years. A conditional certificate is valid for up to a year.
Please make sure that you keep copies of all documentation handed into the department.
Also get all copies stamped by the department and receipt of application so that you can
keep track of the application process. If you have not heard from the department within 3
months, it would be your responsibility to follow up with them.
Information taken from South African Government website and documentation available
at the GCSI provincial district offices.
REGISTRATION FORMS
INSIGHTS
INTO ECD
Take a look into what topics
ECD Co-Ordinator Cathy Moore has covered in the ACSI E-Mags
ECD Co-Ordinator Cathy Moore has covered in the ACSI E-Mags
INSIGHTS
INTO ECD
Take a look into what topics
ECD Co-Ordinator Cathy Moore has covered in the ACSI E-Mags
ECD Co-Ordinator Cathy Moore has covered in the ACSI E-Mags
INSIGHTS
INTO ECD
Take a look into what topics
ECD Co-Ordinator Cathy Moore has covered in the ACSI E-Mags
ECD Co-Ordinator Cathy Moore has covered in the ACSI E-Mags
ECD WEBINARS
AND LIVE EVENTS
ACSI strives to inspire and develop Principals, Teachers and
Parents. Watch our recorded series of webinars and events
presented by field experts collaborating with ACSI to provide
current and relevant information, resources and guidance.
current and relevant information, resources and guidance.
ECD WEBINARS
AND LIVE EVENTS
ACSI strives to inspire and develop Principals, Teachers and
Parents. Watch our recorded series of webinars and events
presented by field experts collaborating with ACSI to provide
current and relevant information, resources and guidance.
current and relevant information, resources and guidance.
ECD WEBINARS
AND LIVE EVENTS
ACSI strives to inspire and develop Principals, Teachers and
Parents. Watch our recorded series of webinars and events
presented by field experts collaborating with ACSI to provide
current and relevant information, resources and guidance.
current and relevant information, resources and guidance.
If you have watched the ECD
conference and would like to
give feed back feel free to
complete the survey.
give feed back feel free to
complete the survey.
If you have watched the ECD
conference and would like to
give feed back feel free to
complete the survey.
give feed back feel free to
complete the survey.
If you have watched the ECD conference and would like to give feed back feel free to complete the survey.
