In a rapidly evolving South African society, quality early childhood care is no longer a luxury it is an urgent family and national priority. Families in suburbs, gated communities, estates, and city developments are seeking trained professionals to support their children’s learning and development. Likewise, growing families, professional parents, and working guardians are asking: “Who can we trust to care for our children not just safely, but meaningfully?” This course answers that question with a nationally and internationally recognized curriculum, equipping learners to meet the developmental, emotional, nutritional, and safety needs of children aged 0-5
Care for children (0–5) with love, structure, and purpose
Monitor development and refer when needed
Maintain safe, clean, and engaging environments
Support child nutrition and hygiene routines
Use play for holistic learning and stimulation
Communicate professionally with parents and teams
Promote equality, safety, and children's rights
• Covers: full tuition fee (online facilitation, learning resources, formative assessments, logbook verification).
• Excludes: devices, data, transport, accommodation, re-assessment or re-registration fees, professional body registration and personal expenses.
• Covers: 70% of tuition; 30% co-pay by student/sponsor (payment plans available).
• Excludes: devices, data, transport, accommodation, re-assessment or re-registration fees, professional body registration and personal expenses.
• Covers: 50% of tuition; 50% co-pay by student/sponsor (payment plans available).
• Excludes: devices, data, transport, accommodation, re-assessment or re-registration fees, professional body registration and personal expenses.
Open Entry: No matric or prior qualification is required.
Applicants must be 16 years or older.
Ability to read and write in English
A genuine interest in working with young children (0-5 years) in a caregiving or early childhood setting.
Access to the Laptop, PC and Internet.
Documentation Required for Registration:
A certified copy of South African ID or valid Passport (for international applicants)
Any supporting documents (e.g., referral letter, CV, or current caregiving role , optional but beneficial)
• SA ID (or valid permit for the 50% tier) and proof of residence (≤3 months)
• Highest qualification (or recognised equivalent)
• Household income proof or affidavit
• Motivation (200–300 words): why this programme, your service goals, and how you’ll manage time and data access
5. Eligibility & completeness review (documents and minimum entry).
6. Administration, Credit & income verification (R150 processing).
7. Panel scoring (merit, verified need, study-readiness, placement feasibility, interview where needed).
8. Outcome by email/SMS; accept by the deadline in your award letter.