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Project Leader: Prof Lydia Mphahlele


The Grade R Centre of Excellence is an initiative focused on providing access to quality
early childhood education for learners from disadvantaged communities, addressing critical
challenges within the Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector. The center will be fully
equipped with the latest technologies, teaching aids, and resources, ensuring that learners
have an enriching, engaging, and stimulating educational experience.

This center will play a vital role in fostering early exposure to science and technology,
helping prepare learners for future success in an increasingly digital world. In addition
to providing excellent education for children, the center will create a cycle of empowerment
within the community. Continuous research at the center will drive innovation and
improvement in Early Childhood Development, contributing to broader changes in the
ECD sector and helping shape future educational strategies. Neighbouring primary
school students from Soshanguve and surrounding townships will access the centre's
resources, facilitating holistic educational growth.