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The early childhood development centre in Heideveld is nearing completion.
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he Heideveld Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre will be launched in the next two months, once an operator is appointed. “The centre is being constructed at a cost of R13 million and will consist of classrooms, play areas, ablution facilities, etc. in accord-
ance with specifications set out for early childhood development centres. “The centre will be able to accommodate approximately 150 children in the infant, toddler and pre-schooler age groups. It will serve the Heideveld, Welcome Estate and Vanguard communities,” says Zahid Badroodien, Mayco member for community services and health. “We are unable to advise on the number of enrolments as this is done via the ECD centre operator’s processes; however, in
terms of compliance matters, the provincial social development department will advise on how many children the facility can accommodate, based on their registration processes and compliance certificates issued by the different City departments in the value chain,” says Badroodien. He also says the City has moved away from brick and mortar ECD facilities and has embarked on a more cost effective roll-out. “The City has opted for a modular structure and the Bosasa ECD in Mfuleni has been
completed in this financial year. Another ECD is planned for completion in Kalkfontein before the end of the financial year,” he says. The ECD in Heideveld is designed to be water and energy-efficient and includes natural ventilation and lighting for long-term sustainability. Other design features include the optimum use of environmental elements such as the sun and wind in conjunction with green technologies such as solar panels.
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