Founded by Monique Meyer, our principal, Diketso Daycare Centre opened its doors in February 2023.
Led by Monique and her dedicated team of staff, Diketso has grown to serve an incredible 68 children in just over a year. We offer a loving space where children can thrive, learn, and reach their full potential.
Diketso relies on the generosity of sponsors and donors to meet the children’s basic needs and continue offering our vital services. While parents contribute a monthly fee, donations are essential for covering expenses and crucial extras like educational toys and enriching activities.
Here’s what makes Diketso Daycare Centre special:
- Safe and nurturing environment: We provide a haven for children facing social and economic challenges.
- Dedicated staff: Our team is passionate about early childhood development.
- Focus on growth: We prioritize learning through play and exploration.
- Community focus: Diketso is embedded in the heart of the Westlake community.
Would you like to invest in the future of a child at Diketso Daycare Centre?
A Story of Hope:
Fanny and Salome
Many families at Diketso Daycare Centre come from challenging backgrounds. They live in rented rooms or shacks, working tirelessly as domestic workers, gardeners, or kitchen staff to make ends meet. These are the low-income households that Diketso is dedicated to supporting.
Meet Fanny, a foreign national who entrusts Diketso with her daughter, Salome. Since the daycare opened, Salome has thrived in this safe and loving environment. Fanny, a domestic worker cleaning houses in a nearby suburb, faces a heart-wrenching reality. A third of her hard-earned salary goes back to Malawi, where her family desperately relies on her income. Not only does she support her own children, but her mother back home cares for an additional eight grandchildren and two orphans.
Before discovering Diketso, Salome’s care was uncertain, often left with friends or neighbors. Now, Fanny has peace of mind knowing her daughter receives exceptional care and love while she works long hours. Diketso has become a beacon of hope for Fanny and Salome, a place where their dreams for a brighter future can take root.
How You Can Make a Difference!
Diketso Daycare Centre thrives thanks to the generosity of our supporters. Your contribution, no matter the size, can have a lasting impact on the lives of our children. Explore our “Sponsor a Child/Baby” program to ensure uninterrupted education and stability for a vulnerable child. You can also directly contribute to crucial projects like building a stimulating play area with “Project Play Area” or providing comfortable nap spaces with “Project Nap Time”. Every bit you give helps us nurture young minds and empower future leaders!
Sponsor a Child or Baby
Many families at Diketso Daycare Centre struggle with unstable or temporary work. This can lead to gaps in income, making it difficult to afford childcare. When children are pulled out of school due to financial hardship, their development suffers. They miss out on essential learning opportunities and the stability Diketso provides.
By sponsoring a child or baby, you can:
- Ensure a child receives uninterrupted education in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Relieve immense pressure on parents facing financial difficulties.
- Give a child the chance to thrive, learn, and reach their full potential.
Become a sponsor today and make a difference in a child’s life!
Sponsorship Costs:
- Child Sponsorship: R550 per month
- Baby Sponsorship: R650 per month
Ready to become a Diketso Daycare Centre sponsor? Click the button below to learn more and get started!
Project Play Area
Imagine a vibrant space filled with laughter and joy! Currently, our children lack a dedicated play area. This limits their opportunities for physical activity, social interaction, and imaginative play.
With your help, we can create a safe and stimulating play area equipped with:
- Jungle gym for climbing, swinging, and building gross motor skills.
- Soft play equipment for imaginative play and exploration.
- Safe and durable flooring for carefree play.
Your contribution to Project Play Area will:
- Enhance children’s physical development and coordination.
- Encourage social interaction and teamwork skills.
- Foster creativity and imagination through play.
While we finalize the details and secure the best quotes, your generous donation will be put aside specifically for this project. Together, we can build a vibrant play area that fosters creativity and joy for our children.
Project Nap Time
As Diketso has grown, so have our nap time needs. Currently, children share mattresses on the floor, which is not ideal for hygiene or comfort.
We aim to provide each child with a clean and comfortable sleeping space through:
- Stackable vinyl-coated beds for easy cleaning and hygiene.
- Age-appropriate bedding for a restful nap time.
Your contribution to Project Nap Time will:
- Promote better sleep hygiene for our children.
- Create a more comfortable and restful nap environment.
- Ensure each child has a designated sleeping space.
The estimated cost for 60 single (R849) stackable beds is R50,940.00
Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to realizing these projects. Donate today and make a lasting difference in the lives of our children!
Every Rand Counts, Buy a Big Ticket Item.
From everyday essentials to long-lasting improvements, every rand donated makes a real difference at Diketso Daycare Centre. In our “Buy a Big Ticket Item” section, you’ll find a variety of needs, from washing machines to keep our children’s blankets clean to heaters to combat the winter chill. Your contribution, big or small, helps ensure we have the resources to provide a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for our children to thrive.