Cotlands

Cotlands Cotlands is a non-profit ECD organisation that serves vulnerable children. The organisation also offers accredited training to ECD teachers.

Cotlands vision is to see children thrive in their pre-school years by offering play-based learning opportunities. Cotlands is a non-profit community that actively seeks to find solutions to real community problems. Our aim is to build capacity in caring for children.

Happy Youth Day, South Africa. 🧡🇿🇦Today, we remember the bravery of the youth who shaped our nation’s future. 🇿🇦As we ho...
16/06/2026

Happy Youth Day, South Africa. 🧡🇿🇦

Today, we remember the bravery of the youth who shaped our nation’s future. 🇿🇦

As we honour the past and celebrate progress, we recommit to protecting the rights, dignity, and potential of every child.

The smiles in this image are a reminder of what matters most, ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn, play, and thrive.

11/06/2026

A proud moment for the Cotlands team and a landmark day for early childhood development in South Africa.🧡🇿🇦

On International Day of Play, a day dedicated to advocating for every child’s right to play, Cotlands, in partnership with Jidmac, proudly launched its new Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Hub in Princess, Roodepoort - a vibrant space designed to unlock the power of play and transform the lives of young children and those who care for them.

The launch programme featured inspiring addresses from Irene Chetty, Cotlands Head of Business Development; Nozizwe Dladla-Qwabe, COO of Cotlands; Ian Coetzee, CEO of Jidmac; and Fareda Franks, Chairperson of the Cotlands Board. Dr Monica Stach, CEO of Cotlands, delivered the vote of thanks.

The official orange ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of a facility that will serve as a hub of learning, play and opportunity. Guests were taken on a tour of the new toy library, ECD centre and training centre, which will provide skills development and support for parents, caregivers, ECD practitioners and ECD centre owners.

We are deeply grateful to our partner, Jidmac, for sharing our vision and helping us build brighter futures, one child at a time. By working together, we are protecting play and protecting childhood. 👧🏾👦🏾👶🏾🤰🏾

EarlyChildhoodDevelopment ECCE Roodepoort

🥳⏰ Just 1 day to go until International Day of Play! When was the last time you saw a child completely lost in play? Bui...
10/06/2026

🥳⏰ Just 1 day to go until International Day of Play! When was the last time you saw a child completely lost in play? Building a tower, creating an imaginary world, dancing to a song, solving a puzzle or sharing a laugh with friends?

These moments may seem simple, but they are shaping young minds, building confidence, strengthening relationships and laying the foundation for lifelong learning.

This year’s theme, “Protect Play, Protect Childhood,” reminds us that play is not a luxury; it is a fundamental right. Every child deserves the opportunity to play, explore, create and participate in cultural and creative activities that help them learn and thrive.

Let’s protect play. Let’s protect childhood. 🧡
Tell us in the comments: What is one game or activity from your childhood that you still remember today? 👇

EveryChildHasTheRightToPlay

🎉 Just 2 days to go until International Day of Play! The excitement is building as we count down to a day dedicated to c...
09/06/2026

🎉 Just 2 days to go until International Day of Play! The excitement is building as we count down to a day dedicated to celebrating the power of play and every child’s right to learn, grow and thrive through playful experiences.

This Thursday promises to be a memorable one! From fun-filled play events hosted alongside our incredible play partners to the official launch of Cotlands’ new Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Hub in Gauteng, we’re looking forward to making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable children.

June is shaping up to be a month of possibilities, partnerships and play as we work together to improve access to quality early learning opportunities and create brighter futures for South Africa’s children.

Join us as we celebrate, advocate and champion the power of play! 🧡

EveryChildHasTheRightToPlay

09/06/2026

We had an impactful week at the end of May, celebrating World Play Day (28 May) across our Cotlands regional offices and project-sponsored sites! 🌍🎉🧡

Children, caregivers, ECD practitioners and communities came together to celebrate the power of play in:
📍 Macassar, Western Cape
📍 Mashishing, Mpumalanga
📍 Mamelodi, Gauteng
📍 Hlabisa, KwaZulu-Natal
📍 Kuruman, Northern Cape
📍 Lephalale, Limpopo
📍 Southernwood, Eastern Cape

From storytelling and obstacle courses to construction play, arts and crafts, music, movement and inclusive play activities, children experienced the joy of learning through play in safe and stimulating environments.👧🏾👦🏾

At Cotlands, we believe that play is a fundamental right and an essential part of every child’s development. Through our new Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) hubs, we are planning to improve the quality of the play-based early learning opportunities we offer vulnerable children.

EveryChildDeservesToPlay

Every child deserves a safe place to learn, play and grow.🧡👦🏾👧🏾As we observe Child Protection Week, Cotlands reaffirms i...
01/06/2026

Every child deserves a safe place to learn, play and grow.🧡👦🏾👧🏾

As we observe Child Protection Week, Cotlands reaffirms its commitment to creating safe, clean and nurturing environments where children can thrive. Through our Early Childhood Care and Education Hubs consisting of Toy Libraries, Playgroups and Training Centres, we ensure that children’s wellbeing and safety remain at the heart of everything we do.

From maintaining safe play spaces and age-appropriate resources to training caregivers and practitioners, we work every day to safeguard children’s rights and create environments where young, at-risk children can reach their full potential.

Happy World Play Day from the Cotlands Team 🌍🎉Today we celebrate the power of play under this year’s theme:
☮️Peace
🧡 In...
28/05/2026

Happy World Play Day from the Cotlands Team 🌍🎉

Today we celebrate the power of play under this year’s theme:
☮️Peace
🧡 Inclusion
🆓 Freedom

At Cotlands, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to play, explore, imagine and learn in safe and joyful spaces.

Why not celebrate today or this weekend by taking play outdoors? 🌳☀️

Visit your local park and enjoy activities such as:
🏸 Badminton
⚽ Ball games
🧱 Building blocks
🪁 Flying kites
🎨 Creative outdoor play

Share with us:
👉 What is your child’s favourite outdoor game?

Tomorrow is our BIG Day of Play! 🎉Across the country, Cotlands playgroups will celebrate the power of play through joyfu...
27/05/2026

Tomorrow is our BIG Day of Play! 🎉

Across the country, Cotlands playgroups will celebrate the power of play through joyful activities that encourage:

☮️Peace
🧡 Inclusion
🆓 Freedom

Because every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive through play.

Before tomorrow arrives, tell us:
👉 What game always brings people together?

Which play station would your child run to first? 👀🔴 Hopscotch
🟡 Sand and water play
🟢 Storytelling corner
🟣 Arts and cr...
27/05/2026

Which play station would your child run to first? 👀

🔴 Hopscotch
🟡 Sand and water play
🟢 Storytelling corner
🟣 Arts and crafts
🔵 Fantasy play area
🔴 Puzzles and games

Our playgroups are getting ready for a BIG Day of Play on 28 May and we can’t wait! 🎉

Share your child’s favourite play activity in the comments below 👇

One week to go until our teams across South Africa celebrate the ! 🎉This year’s theme is:
✨ Peace
✨ Inclusion
✨ Freedom...
21/05/2026

One week to go until our teams across South Africa celebrate the ! 🎉

This year’s theme is:
✨ Peace
✨ Inclusion
✨ Freedom

On 28 May, our sites will come alive with storytelling, hopscotch, fantasy play, arts and crafts, puzzles, sand and water play, skipping ropes, construction blocks and so much more!
We believe when children play, they learn to connect, imagine, solve problems and belong. 🧡

Tell us in the comments:
👉 What was YOUR favourite game to play as a child?

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