Welcome to the Reports Page of the ECD Info Hub! Here, you’ll find a comprehensive collection of detailed studies, evaluations, and research reports on various aspects of early childhood development. Our curated reports provide valuable insights and data to support informed decision-making and evidence-based practices in the ECD sector.

Research Reports

• Lego Deep Dive 2022
• Policy Brief NIECD Policy Evaluation 2024

ECD Census and Audits

• The 2001 National ECD Audit Report
• ECD Census 2021 Final Report
• The 2014 National Audit Report

Miscellaneous

• Thrive by Five Index Report 2022
• South Africa Public Expenditure and Institutional Review for ECD 2022 (World Bank)
• Situation Analysis Children Adolescents South Africa 2024 (UNICEF)
• Effective Cross Departmental And Inter-Governmental Coordination In Early Childhood Development 2024 (National Planning Commission)

A Study on Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Parents/Primary Caregivers with Children from Birth to Six Years Old Regarding the Importance of Play in Early Learning

• Executive Summary
• Full Report (coming soon)

Evaluation of the SA National Integrated ECD Policy 2024

• Policy Brief
• Full Report

South African Child Gauge 2024: Enhancing Early Childhood Development

• Policy Brief
• Full Report
• Poster

South African Child Gauge 2013: Essential Services for Young Children

• Policy Brief
• Full Report