Early childhood offers a critical window of opportunity to shape the trajectory of a child’s holistic development and build a foundation for their future. While positive experiences and environments can set up a young child on a stronger lifelong path, traumatic experiences or environments during those formative years can have long-lasting, detrimental impact.
A strong foundation helps children develop the skills they need to become well-functioning adults. The time between birth and age 3 is a period of rapid brain development, and mechanisms and interventions to support that development must be made available.
As schools reopened across the country, the City of Tshwane is pleased to announce the reopening of its early childhood development (ECD) centres for enrolment, which began on 13 January 2025. Parents from Regions 3 and 6 are invited to enrol their children, aged between 3 and 5 years, for the 2025 academic year.
ECD aims to support the holistic development of young children from birth to age 8 or 9.
The primary objectives of ECD are as follows:
- Promote physical development
- Enhance cognitive development
- Support emotional and social development
- Foster creativity and imagination
- Prepare children for formal education
In line with the National Development Plan, the City of Tshwane Community and Social Development Services Department has a mandate to ensure that children in our communities have access to early childhood stimulation in preparation for life and formal schooling.
The City of Tshwane manages eight ECD centres. Our centres are staffed with qualified educators and professional chefs. Children’s meals are provided at ECD centres for free.
Enrolment requirements
- Completed application form
- Certified copy of birth certificate
- Certified copies of parents’ identity documents
- Immunisation card
- Proof of residence
Application forms can be accessed and submitted together with the accompanying documents directly to the centre of your choice. The monthly fee is R324.
There are four ECD centres in Mamelodi and four in Atteridgeville. Below are the physical addresses and contact details of each centre:
Region 3
Name of centre | Physical address | Contact person |
Itumeleng Preschool | Cnr Mokgathle and Letsoalo Street
Atteridgeville |
Meriam Manganyi
082 743 4743 |
Boikanyong Preschool | Cnr Ndongeni and Maboa Street
Atteridgeville |
Regina Morebudi
072 323 6475 |
Mina Soga Preschool | Cnr Makgatho and Ramushu Street
Atteridgeville |
Doreen Madala
076 576 4320 |
Nkhensani Preschool | Cnr Tsele and Thwele Street
Atteridgeville |
Mottie Mthombeni
063 832 2404 |
Region 6
Name of centre | Physical address | Contact person |
Mabolepi Mahlatsi Preschool | 6605 Section R Sekhukhune Street
Mamelodi West |
Brassy Seoke
076 045 4332 |
Mmagobatho Preschool | 11692 Sihlangu Street
Mamelodi East |
Beuala Pega
082 532 5457 |
Itireleng Preschool | 9991 Section B Maphalla Street
Mamelodi West |
Takalani Malaudzi
079 674 9531 |
Tiendhleleni Preschool | 19553 Skhosana Xaba Street
Mamelodi East |
Junior Malele
078 269 7016 |