Trappies Daycare Centre: From Humble Beginnings to a Community Pillar
In 1998, two dedicated women began caring for the children of working parents in a church hall. Later, they moved to smaller rooms, now the offices of Badisa Koue Bokkeveld, and provided care for around 60 children. During this time, they received no salary and used the church building for free. In 2001, the church […]
The Establishment of Tikkel Tokkel Daycare Centre
On 20 April 1988, Social Worker Francis Platt sent an urgent request to the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) for assistance in starting a Custodial School by 6 May 1988. At that time, the daycare centre, established under the auspices of Porterville Diaconal Services by Probationary Student Social Worker in collaboration with some parents, lacked […]
The Journey of Sonskyn Daycare (Caledon)
In 1978, the Caledon community founded a playgroup with the dream of having its own dedicated building. Initially housed in the old library building and church hall, the daycare’s vision continued to grow. At first, the daycare was part of the SA Child Care Association’s list of duties, but after a division of labor in […]
Seesterretjies Daycare Centre (Stilbaai)
The Journey of Ouma Lena se Huis In March 2006, Cornelia Gillomee, a social worker from Badisa Stilbaai, attended a planning meeting organised by the Hessequa Municipality to discuss Huis Nuut, a shelter for the homeless. There, she met two dynamic women, Jenny Olivier and Marleen Maritz. They applied to use Huis Nuut and envisioned […]
Saron Community Service: A Legacy of Care and Growth
In 1989, the Uniting Reformed Church, then known as the Dutch Reformed Mission Church, under the guidance of Rev. WG Cloete, identified the need for a comprehensive ministry to serve the community. This vision led to the establishment of a community service organisation focused on providing support for the elderly, children, youth, the disabled, and […]
Revival and Growth of Malikhanye Daycare Centre
The Pine Valley area saw significant residential growth in 2009, with approximately 530 new RDP houses and ongoing expansions. This created an increasing demand for safe childcare services, especially since Pine Valley is far from the town’s schools and lacks pre-school classes for Xhosa-speaking children. Malikhanye Daycare Centre addresses this need, offering instruction in both […]
Joey’s Babies Daycare and Aftercare Centre, George
Written by Adrian King, Joey’s Babies Program Manager Joey’s Babies celebrates its 39th anniversary this year, reflecting on its humble beginnings and significant growth. It all started in an old, neglected building at the corner of Attekwa and Miller Street, where Sister Rachael Brinkhuis and Hendrika Jordaan dared to dream big. In 1985, they launched […]
HM Beets Daycare Centre: Providing Care for Children in Ceres
The most significant milestone in the congregation’s history was the establishment of a daycare centre. Preparations had already begun under Rev. Malan Jacobs, and on 2 March 1968, the matter was thoroughly discussed. Rev. and Mrs. Coetzee from the “moedergemeente” advocated passionately for the cause and secured the congregation’s support. The church council of the […]
Carneys Daycare Centre: Transforming Dreams into Reality in Malmesbury
Mrs. Juliana Le Roux recognised the pressing need for early childhood education in Saamstaan and devoted her heart and teaching skills to address it. She founded Carneys Daycare with 40 toddlers, and its popularity quickly grew, accommodating 60 children in her modest facility. Her dedication won the hearts of both the toddlers and their parents […]
Belindia Daycare Centre: Caring for the Community in Beaufort West
Mrs. Belindia Petersen, a social worker at the former Diaconal Services, recognised the need for engaging activities for children who attended services with their grandparents. In 1989, she initiated a playgroup with 40 children, supervised by four volunteers. This playgroup was later registered as Belindia Crèche, receiving funding from the Department of Social Development. The […]