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Early Childhood Development Policy

City of Cape TownRef: https://www.capetown.gov.za/_documents/resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Early%20Childhood%20Development%20-%20(Policy%20number%2012398A)%20approved%20on%2004%20December%202013.pdf

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Collected on 22 August 2026

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What this means

This is a revised and approved municipal policy document from the City of Cape Town, dated 4 December 2013, that establishes standards and procedures for early childhood development (ECD) services. It outlines the regulatory framework, roles of stakeholders, and the registration process for ECD centres. The policy is ongoing and remains in effect with no stated closure date.

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ECD Centre Registration

Early childhood development centres can apply to register with the City of Cape Town by complying with health, fire, and building regulations. The process is managed through the SDECD Directorate and involves submitting applications and supporting documentation as outlined in the annexures.

Who it is for: early childhood development service providers, community-based organisations, non-governmental organisations, faith-based organisations, non-profit organisations
How to act on it: Apply through the SDECD Directorate using the process flow in Annexure 1, ensuring compliance with health, fire, and building requirements listed in Annexures 2, 3, and 4.

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Facts

Places

City of Cape Town, Western Cape

Reference

https://www.capetown.gov.za/_documents/resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Early%20Childhood%20Development%20-%20(Policy%20number%2012398A)%20approved%20on%2004%20December%202013.pdf

Key Takeaways

12398A
04 DECEMBER 2013
SDECD
Andile Wotshela
City of Cape Town
Western Cape
ECD
registration
health requirements
fire clearance
building regulations
Andile Wotshela
SDECD Directorate of Social Development and Early Childhood Development
Provincial Government of the Western Cape Department of Social Development
City of Cape Town
Western Cape