November 2025.
Strengthening early childhood development (ECD) services is key to building thriving communities. In Boshof and Hertzogville, 29 representatives from 11 local ECD centres have recently completed training in governance and management, equipping them with the tools to run their centres effectively and sustainably. This initiative also ensures that all participating centres now meet the Department of Basic Education’s ECD norms and standards.
The accredited training programme equipped participants with skills in operations, communication, financial management, programme development, compliance, and fundraising, including how to plan and implement effective funding strategies.
“The fundraising strategy was especially helpful, as we can now fundraise for specific purposes and know how to keep everything on record for future reference,” said Dipuo Victoria Modise, Secretary of Phunyeletso Day Care Centre in Hertzogville.
The training programme also ensures that centres comply with the amended Children’s Act of 2008, which strengthened national standards for child protection, early learning, and parental responsibilities. Held earlier this year over a two-week period, this forms part of Boshof Solar Power’s broader Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme, which also invests in practitioner training and vital infrastructure improvements to strengthen the quality of early learning in the community.
Facilitators reported that participants provided positive feedback sharing how they have gained a clearer understanding of their roles and responsibilities as members of a school governing body.
“Before, I was unsure of my full role and responsibilities as chairperson of our ECD centre. With this training, I now understand how to manage the centre effectively,” added Kgomotso Mofokeng, Chairperson of Kareehof Speelgroep in Boshof.
“It’s inspiring to see how this initiative has grown over the years. What began with a small group has now expanded to reach more ECD centres across Boshof and Hertzogville, benefiting hundreds of young children with better care, support, and early learning opportunities,” said Noluthando Mazibuko, Economic Development Specialist at Boshof Solar Power.
Representatives from the following ECD centres were included in this training: Bana Ba Rona; Kareehof Speelgroep; Kgatelopele ECD Centre; Kopano Pre-School; Leretlhabetse Educare Centre; Little Busy Bee Day Care Centre; Phunyeletso ECD; Relebogile ECD Centre; Thari Ya Mme Educare Centre; Tokologo ECD Centre and Tswharaganang Day Care Centre with the potential of more ECD Centre management teams receiving the training in the future.
