Thamboville Early Childhood Development Centre

We are currently raising funds to build a new pre-primary school in the Thamboville Township outside of Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

School Owner/Teacher
Rose Mngadi

Year
Still in progress, project started 2022

Current status
Phase I- Completed

  • Fully refurbish existing 2 room building. Including fixing walls, new roofing, new ceiling, new vents, and structural improvements

  • Build bathroom with 4 flush toilets and sink

  • Full plumbing for the entire site including 2 water storage tanks and water pump

  • Full sewage line and septic tank

Phase II- Completed

  • Build 3 classrooms attached to existing building for babies, toddlers, and preschooler

Phase III- Completed

  • Build large hall attached to classrooms for overflow space and for special functions

Phase IV- Needs funding, estimated total cost $85,000

  • Finish kitchen space

  • Flooring for the entire school

  • Finish garden with play space and jungle gym

  • Fencing around the perimeter and inside of the school. Railings around the outside of the school.

  • Security measures including burglar guards on all windows and doors.

  • Shelving and storage units inside

  • Furniture for all of the classrooms

The current building for the preschool, in Rose’s own home. The initial structure for the new school with 2 rooms built on the donated land.

Improvements being made on the initial building. The walls did not reach the ceilings previously, and now they are fully enclosed(above). Vents have been added, roof and ceiling are being replaced. Outside structural improvements have been made(Below).

Progress being made on the new bathroom, with 4 flush toilets and sink

New septic tank added

Mdu. our foreman and his construction crew.

The beginning of the large classroom/library

The reason we need more space! So many kids packed into one small classroom for learning, naptime, and meals.

The largest classroom/library looking so great with so much natural light.

The toddler classrooms coming together

The new baby room, with space for 3 cribs and ample storage

Current look of the preschool as of September 2024. Just the finishing touches left!