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.

26/08/2026

🌱 You’re invited to the Cotlands 82nd Annual General Meeting. For 90 years, Cotlands has been changing the story of early childhood development in South Africa, and we invite our valued donors, partners and ECD investors to join us as we reflect on our impact and look ahead to the future.

This year’s hybrid AGM is an opportunity to hear how your support is helping children grow, play and thrive, while shaping the next chapter of early childhood care and education through the Bana Pele Blueprint.

📍 Venue: Cotlands Gauteng ECCE Hub, 25 Rothchild Road, Princess, Roodepoort

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026

🕙 Time: 10:00 to 12:00

💻 Hybrid event: Attend in person or join us online.

We can continue investing in the earliest years, where every child’s future begins.

RSVP today to be part of this important conversation.

20/08/2026

🎶 When a little voice finds its confidence, anything is possible! Meet Thabo, a cheerful little boy whose journey at Cotlands is a beautiful reminder that every child grows at their own pace.

When Thabo first joined our programme, he was shy and struggled to communicate clearly. He often preferred to stay on his own and found it difficult to join in with activities.

Through singing, storytelling, ring time, conversations and play, Thabo is beginning to engage in the activities with other children and is starting to express himself.

Thabo is learning a song about stranger danger and these are important skills to keep himself safe.

He is still a quiet little boy but is learning to participate and shine. 🌟

As Cotlands celebrates 90 years of kindness, we celebrate the small moments that lead to big changes in a child’s life.

👉 Donate to Cotlands today by visiting cotlands.org.

🧡 Help us give more children the opportunity to find their voice, build confidence and reach their potential.

19/08/2026

✍🏾🎨 Look closely. You’ll see more than a drawing. You’ll see progress. Meet Mandla, a bright 4-year-old who has been growing, learning and finding his voice at Cotlands since he was just two.

Mandla loves coming to Cotlands, playing with his friends and joining classroom discussions. But one of the clearest signs of his progress can be seen in his artwork. ✏️✨

His early drawings had few details. Today, his drawings include hands, ears and a mouth, showing growing pencil control, observation skills and confidence.

For Mandla, every new detail is a little milestone. 🌱 And every milestone is a reminder of what is possible when children have the right opportunities to play, learn and thrive.

As we celebrate 90 years of kindness, help us create more stories of growth and possibility.

🧡 Donate to Cotlands today at cotlands.org and help unlock a child’s potential.

18/08/2026

🌟 90 years of kindness. 90 years of changing lives. 🧡

Meet Thando, a name we have used to protect this little girl’s privacy. She is a bright and determined 5-year-old whose journey with Cotlands shows the incredible power of play-based early learning.

When Thando joined our ECD programme at just three years old, she was very quiet and found it difficult to respond or communicate with others. But with the support of her teacher, interaction with her peers and the power of play, Thando slowly came out of her shell. 👧🏾

Today, she is a confident, curious little girl who is thriving in class! 🎨✨ She knows her colours and shapes, can create patterns, sort objects, copy her name and proudly creates neat artwork. Most importantly, she has developed the social and emotional skills she needs to take her next big step: starting school! 🎒🌈

Thando’s story is a beautiful reminder that when children are given the opportunity to play, learn and connect, they can discover their potential and flourish.

As Cotlands celebrates 90 years of kindness, you can help us create more moments of possibility for vulnerable children like Thando.

💳Donate today at cotlands.org and help give a child the chance to learn, grow and thrive.

🧡 Your kindness can help change a child’s story.

14/08/2026

🏃‍♂️👟This is more than a race… it’s a movement of kindness. 🧡

Watch the energy, the smiles, the families, the teams, and the incredible spirit that makes the Cotlands Run to Play Race powered by Old Parks Sports Club so special.

On Sunday, 15 November 2026, we’re coming together to celebrate 90 years of kindness and help vulnerable children access quality early childhood care and education through the power of play.

🏃 2km Fun Run/Walk
🏃 5km Run
🏃 10km Run

🚚 FREE race pack delivery!
Thanks to our partner Collivery.net, your race pack will be delivered straight to your door making it easier than ever to join us.

Whether you run, walk, bring your family or enter a corporate team, every step helps create a brighter future for a child.

🎟️ Enter now: bit.ly/RunToPlay26

Let’s fill the start line with runners and walkers choosing kindness in action.🧡

14/08/2026

📝✨Yesterday was a productive day of conversations, learning, sharing and shaping the future of Toy Libraries!

The Cotlands Toy Library seminar brought together passionate toy librarians, ECD practitioners, educators and partners for an important conversation on the role of Toy Libraries in the Bana Pele Blueprint.

As we reflected on the power of play, we explored how toy libraries can strengthen access to quality early learning, support caregivers, promote inclusion, and help ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

These photos capture the energy in the room; thoughtful discussions, collaborative learning, hands-on engagement and a shared commitment to putting children first. 🧡

Thank you to everyone who contributed their ideas, experience and passion. We are building a future where access to educational toys and learning resources through toy libraries can enrich a child’s play-based learning experience and build a powerful foundation for lifelong learning.

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12/08/2026

❄️ No one is feeling the winter chill when there is so much active play, laughter and learning happening at our 2026 Toy Library Seminar! 🧡

Today, our team is hard at work exploring new games, creative play activities and innovative ways to help children grow, learn and thrive. From movement-based activities to problem-solving games, every session is focused on strengthening the skills we take back to our communities to create even better early learning experiences for young children.

11/08/2026

✨ The power of your care 🧡 A child may not remember every word spoken, but they will remember how you made them feel.

To every woman who offers patience, warmth, encouragement and compassion; your impact reaches far beyond what you can see.

Thank you for helping children grow with confidence, joy and love.

09/08/2026

🧡 Happy Women’s Day from Cotlands🧡Today we celebrate every woman who nurtures, comforts, encourages and cares.

To the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, teachers, caregivers, mentors and all women who help children feel safe, loved and seen.

Your kindness shapes lives. Your strength inspires generations. Your care changes the world, one child at a time.🌍👶🏾👧🏾👦🏾

Address

910 Bram Fischer Towers, 20 Albert Street, Marshalltown
Johannesburg
2190

Website

https://www.cotlands.org/

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