Partial care facility funding
The facility must comply with the norms and standards and be in a community where families lack the means to provide children with proper shelter, food and other basic necessities.
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About
A partial care facility may qualify for funding from the Department of Social Development. The facility must meet the required norms and standards and serve a community where families lack the means to provide children with proper shelter, food and other basic necessities.
Who can apply
Register the facility with the provincial government where it is situated
Manage and maintain the facility according to the Guidelines for Early Childhood Development Centres
Comply with national norms and standards
Serve a community where families lack the means to provide children with proper shelter, food and other basic necessities
Documents to prepare
Application particulars, including identity number, address and telephone numbers
Physical and postal address of the facility
Number of children to be accommodated
Applicant’s qualifications, skills and experience
Description of programmes and services, including aims and objectives
Business plan with business hours, fee structure, day-care plan, staff composition and disciplinary policy
Constitution with the facility name and management composition, powers and duties
Original copy of approved building plans
Emergency plan
Clearance certificate
Health certificate from the local municipality
How to apply
- 1Apply for registration or conditional registration at the nearest Department of Social Development or municipal office
- 2Complete Form 11 provided at the office
- 3Submit the required particulars and supporting documents
- 4Make the facility available for continuous assessment visits by Department of Social Development and municipal officials
Sources
Official sourceLimpopo Department of Social DevelopmentChecked against www.gov.za on 23 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.