Knysna Education Trust

The Knysna Education Trust, based in South Africa’s Garden Route, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to Early Childhood Care and Development (ECD) for children aged 0–6 years. Since 1993, KET has been a cornerstone of support for the ECD sector, currently working with 128 facilities to strengthen early learning and development.

KET’s comprehensive support model is designed to overcome the challenges faced by ECD centres and ensure that children reach vital cognitive, emotional, and physical milestones. By laying a strong foundation in the early years, KET enables children to thrive and succeed when they enter formal schooling.

  • Vision: To see young children flourish through quality Early Childhood Development programmes, guided by skilled teachers and caregivers, within safe, healthy, and enriched learning environments.

  • Mission: To ensure every child attends a safe preschool with competent, qualified teachers, where literacy, numeracy, and life skills are taught daily. Through training, on-site mentoring, and support for both teachers and parents, KET works to guarantee that every child achieves crucial developmental outcomes.

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