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Count them in: Historically marginalised young children remain at a much higher risk of exclusion because of the non-availability of centres and the high cost of attendance.

We can’t leave our young ones behind

The most recent statistics show that more than 1. 15 million children (68,4%) aged 3 – 5 years are not in ECD centres

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
Children learn through play at the Little Red Dragon preschool, run by the Lebone Centre in Makhanda. Play helps children ‘read’ their world and tell their stories, a vital step in their literacy development. Photos: Debbie Smuts

Preschoolers falling through the cracks

SA spends just 1.8% of its education budget on ECD: the damage shows

  • Eyaaz
8 min read