Type of ECD service

Inside early learning space

Outside space

Formula for number of children that may re-admitted

ECD centre

1.5 m2 (unobstructed space) per child

1.5 m2 (unobstructed space) per child

Total m2 unobstructed early learning space divided by 1.5 m2 = maximum number of children in that space.

Playgroup

1.5 m2 (unobstructed space) per child

1.5 m2 (unobstructed space) per child

Total m2 unobstructed early learning space / 1.5 m2 divided by maximum number of children in that space.

Child minder / day mother

1.5 m2 (unobstructed space) per child

1.5 m2 (unobstructed space) per child

Total m2 unobstructed early learning space / 1.5 m2 divided by maximum number of children in that space.

Toy-library

Play areas where a toy-library is providing the small play groups

1.5 m2 (unobstructed space) per child

1.5 m2 (unobstructed space) per child

Total m2 unobstructed early learning space / 1.5 m2 divided by maximum number of children in that space.

Passages in between shelves

Marked distanced of 1.5 meter and moving in the same direction

Not applicable

Not applicable

Mobile ECD programme

1.5 m2 (unobstructed space) per child

Total m2 unobstructed early learning space / 1.5 m2 divided by maximum number of children in that space

Parental support programme

1 m2 per parent attending with social distance of 1 meter between seats

Total m2 space divided by maximum number of parents attending in that space

Partial care providing afterschool services

1.5 m2 (unobstructed space) per child

1.5 m2 (unobstructed space) per child

Total m2 unobstructed early learning space / 1.5 m2 divided by maximum number of children in that space

Type of ECD service

Age groups

Date of return

Staff to child ratio

ECD centre

3, 4, 5 and 6-year olds

Immediately  subject to the appropriate and/or   prescribed safety measures being in place.

Subject to strict adherence to the child to staff ratios as contemplated in the norms and standards determined in terms of section 94 of the Children's Act.

Birth to 35 months

Immediately  subject to the appropriate and/or   prescribed safety measures being in place.

Playgroup

3, 4, 5 and 6-year olds

Immediately  subject to the appropriate and/or   prescribed safety measures being in place.

Subject to strict adherence to the child to staff ratios as contemplated in the norms and standards determined in terms of section 94 of the Children's Act.

Birth to 35 months

Immediately  subject to the appropriate and/or   prescribed safety measures being in place.

Child minder / day mother

All age groups

Immediately  subject to the appropriate and/or   prescribed safety measures being in place.

Subject to requirements that a maximum of 6 children may return.

Toy-library

3 years and older

Immediately  subject to the appropriate and/or   prescribed safety measures being in place.

One play-facilitator per 15 children and no more one group at a time (in the case where a toy library provides group play activities

Mobile ECD programme

All age groups

Immediately  subject to the appropriate and/or   prescribed safety measures being in place.

One ECD educator/practitioner for every group of 10 children, with a maximum of 2 groups at a time OR

Two staff members (one ECD educator/practitioner and one assistant) for every 15 children, with a maximum of 2 groups at a time.

Parental support programme

Not applicable

Immediately  subject to the appropriate and/or   prescribed safety measures being in place.

Maximum of 12 parents per group facilitator

Partial care providing afterschool services

All age groups

Immediately  subject to the appropriate and/or   prescribed safety measures being in place.

Subject to strict adherence to the norms and standards determined in terms of section 79 of the Children's Act.