What is a Daycare?
Daycare is a where parents take their children to during the day for proper welfare care, supervision, and learning. Daycares are formal, structured environments with specific drop-off and pick-up times
What certifications do I need to open a daycare in South Africa?
To open a daycare in South Africa, you will need to have a minimum of a Grade 12 certificate. You will also need to be registered with the Department of Social Development as a child-minder.
What are the requirements for opening a Daycare in South Africa?
In South Africa, you need to have the following requirements to start a crèche;
- Obtain a Form 11 (Download online or get from your nearest municipal office).
- ID Number.
- Contact details and address.
- Provide Address of the facility.
- Provide Proof of Qualifications and experience.
- Business plan.
- Approved building plans.
Does a daycare have to be registered?
Yes, if you intend to start or operate a daycare in South Africa for six or more children, it is mandatory you register with department of Social Development. Your chosen venue or place will be inspection by a representative of Department of health to verify if it meets required criteria, if you are cleared, you will receive a clearance certificate to operate.
How do I register a private daycare in South Africa?
The following are procedures needed to open private day care:
- Contact the office of the Department of Social Development nearest to the proposed centre.
- Consult the local authority (municipality) to obtain the right of use and the necessary health clearance certificate to run the centre in a particular place.
- Contact the local Departments of Education and Health in the area where the early childhood development centre is located to find out if they have any other requirements.
How much money do you need to start a daycare in South Africa?
Wondering how much you need to have to start a day care? Well, you would at least R20 000 to R40 000 to start a day care in South Africa.
What do you need to open a daycare at home?
The following are things you need take note of to start a Daycare at Home:
- Create a Business Plan.
- Choose a Business Structure.
- Determine Your Business Costs.
- Name Your Business.
- Register Your Business and Open Financial Accounts.
- Purchase Equipment for Your Daycare Business.
- Market Your Daycare Business.
