Little Explorers ECD Programme

About the ECD Programme

The YearBeyond Little Explorers ECD Programme supports ECD Centres and households in local communities. The programme builds pre-school children's literacy and gross motor skills by encouraging a love of stories and supporting physical movement.

What do YeBoneers do?

YeBoneers on the Programme work in ECD centres and run a literacy, gross motor, and fine motor programme once a week for the centres. Every afternoon they visit households whose children do not attend an ECD centre.

What are the eligibility requirements?

You can apply for the YearBeyond Early Childhood Development (ECD) Programme if:

  • You are 18-25 years old

  • At least a grade 10.

  • You live in or close to one of the areas where the programme is implemented. (See the list of areas below.)

  • You are passionate about working with pre-school children.

Meeting these eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection for the programme. To be considered, you must meet the eligibility requirements and complete the entire application.

Applications now closed.

ECD Programme Areas for 2024

Mbekweni | Malmesbury |

Athlone

Overberg (Stanford, Hermanus, and Gaansbaai)

Atlantis – Witsand

George - (Pacaltsdorp, Thembalethu, Blanco, Borchards, Conville, Parkdene, Protea Park, Rosemoor, Rosedale)