Help Save Educare House

By: Educare House
Short URL: https://archive.backabuddy.co.za/educare-house-5784395380121069955
Date Created: 15 December 2023

Funds Raised:
R 36 172

Fundraising Target:
R 50 000

Personal message

I'm Avril Everts, Grade R Teacher and Principal of Educare House Preschool and Aftercare. Established in 1986, Educare House creates a safe, nurturing, loving, caring, supportive and warm educational environment where children continue to flourish. Educare House is situated in the leafy green suburb of Kirstenhof which is between Lakeside, Tokai and Bergvliet and is a mere 20 minute drive from Cape Town’s CBD making the school easily accessible for parents living in these areas. We are fully registered with the Western Cape Education Department. Our school hours are from 7am till 6pm and we are open during school holidays, huge bonus for working parents. We accept children from 4 months old up to 6 years old and we offer Aftercare for Primary School children from Grade R to Grade 7. Please check out our website for more info: www.educarehouse.co.za

Since the outbreak of Covid 19, we have been struggling financially to keep our doors open. The high rental, staff salaries and increased running costs have pushed us ever closer to the brink of closing down. This would mean that about 50 families would have no place to send their children and leave 14 Staff members without a job and source of income. The sad part would be that after nearly 40 years Educare House will no longer be able to offer this valuable service to the community of Kirstenhof and surrounding areas.

Myself and the staff have made great sacrifices in terms of salary cuts to try and reduce costs, but it's still not enough to completely eliminate the shortfall. You won't find a more dedicated, passionate or hard working group of people.

Below are some reviews written by parents

Kayleen Jacobs

My kids absolutely love Educarehouse preschool. The teachers are amazing at what they do and so nuturing and caring to the kids. My kids really enjoy all the daily activities at preschool. Educarehouse makes learning fun. Well done Educarehouse!

Chris Scott

A wonderful ECD experience for both children and parents. The communication is great between teacher and parents, most importantly our children are happy. Tough times really bring out the true character of individuals and institutions! We cannot begin to express how grateful we are for your continued fight and efforts to keep the school open and compliant during this pandemic! You guys really take education seriously and we see the progress that you have made with our children. The staff are all incredible and passionate people, you experience this first hand as you walk through the playground and hear the likes of a cheerful Alfie, greeting each and every child by name. I highly recommend Educare House to any parent looking for a good pre-school experience in the area.

Bronwyn Smith

We love how loving and nurturing the environment and the staff are and how they are always willing to go the extra mile to make sure our little ones are happy and safe.

How can you help save Educare House?

1. Recommend us to anyone looking for a Preschool or Aftercare

2. Donate to help reduce the shortfall so that we can pay the rent, salaries and other running costs

3. Share our fundraising campaign

Thank you with much love and appreciation from all the staff, parents and children of Educare House

Donations

Jan 12, 2024 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"May 2024 be a good year to you. All the best" - Anonymous

Dec 25, 2023 - R 500.00
"Thanks for all your love to our kids year by year. I hope the difficult time will pass soon." - Anonymous

Dec 23, 2023 - R 200.00
"We enjoyed our time there, hope you will go through this tough time." - Nina,Aidan&Ronan

Dec 22, 2023 - R 5 000.00
"Educare house has been an absolute blessing to our kids. The caring nature of each staff member speaks boldness of their unconditional love they have for our kids. We thank you for all your efforts in developing our kids." - Wayne Weber

Dec 21, 2023 - USD $ 294.90 Fees covered
"Thank you for all you did for both my children. The memories of seeing my little ones blossom at Educare House are so special and we are forever grateful." - Anonymous

Dec 21, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"We hope everything turns out. You have an amazing school." - The Scott Family

Dec 20, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Woof Woof we love you 😘" - Gunner, Abbey and Benji

Dec 20, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Merry Christmas 10 Lea road xx" - Jared

Dec 20, 2023 - R 2 000.00 Fees covered
"Educare house is such a great school with caring teachers. My kids love the school. Let's keep the school open for the foreseeable future. All the best" - Clyde Gangerdine

Dec 20, 2023 - R 5 000.00 Fees covered
"My grandchildren love the school All of the best" - Anonymous

Dec 20, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 19, 2023 - R 2 000.00 Fees covered
"George is a legend" - Jared

Dec 19, 2023 - R 1 500.00
"My 3 kids grew up at this great place with the great teachers. We really appreciate their service and support." - Anonymous

Dec 19, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"You were a blessing to us when we were going through a tough time. Trust that you’ll be able to survive the storm." - Anonymous

Dec 19, 2023 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"All the best Educarehouse" - Virginia Jacobs

Dec 19, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 19, 2023 - USD $ 29.20 Fees covered
"Praying for a prosperous future for this school, it's staff and it's commitment." - Anonymous

Dec 19, 2023 - R 750.00 Fees covered
"My twin brother and I spent 14 years at Educarehouse. Today we are Physiotherapists and would like to give back to the school where it all started for us at 12 months old ." - Jarod and Ronin Fairfull

Dec 19, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"We have cherished our time with the Educare Family. Our children have made countless happy memories attending every day and during the holiday programs. Educare has become our second family." - Alys

Dec 19, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Educare House is an incredible school! George, you are such a wonderful person and we will do what we can to help our school. All the best to you and the staff, thank you for all you do for our kids - you are part of our family x" - Lauren Watt

Dec 18, 2023 - R 1 500.00 Fees covered
"Thank you for everything you have all done to create an amazing environment for my grandchildren, Gemma and Ryan. You have provided an incredible foundation for them. Let's hope that with some effective fundraising you can keep up the excellent work" - Lyndsay Thompson

Dec 18, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"All the best !!!" - Ren

Dec 18, 2023 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"Educare is an amazing ECD offering a valuable service to the Kirstenhof community. All the best and hoping for a favorable outcome" - Suzie Thomas, Playball

Dec 18, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"In my prayers and thoughts George. We all need Educare open and serving our community." - Tony Espag

Dec 18, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"George and the staff at Educare laid a valuable foundation for my boys. Long after my boys left George has always been there. Absolutely a worthy cause. Let’s keep Educare House Doors open! 🩷" - Anonymous

Dec 18, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"A loving and nurturing environment with staff who put our children's needs first. Let's help this school go from strength to strength so our children can thrive. X" - Bronwyn

Dec 18, 2023 - USD $ 88.39 Fees covered
"Such a great school with very caring and committed teachers!! Good luck with achieving your goal." - Marius

Dec 18, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"" - Sherri

Dec 18, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Such a wonderful preschool, amazing teachers! All the best educarehouse for the target! We can do this! Our communities are amazing! Lets come together and save this wonderful preschool!" - Kayleen Jacobs

Statistics

Fundraising target

R 50 000.00

Donations to date