ECD Subsidy
Early Childhood Development (ECD) Subsidy
Paid by Department of Basic Education · 🇿🇦 South Africa
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 5 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
Where this comes from
the current subsidy is R17 per child per day
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.parliament.gov.za
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