Ubuntu Inclusive Center is ‘Kwa-Thema Stimulation Center’ rebranded. Ubuntu Inclusive Centers emphasis is on educational daycare services for the 70- 80 children with profound disabilities enrolled at the facilities. The center is regulated by the Department of Health under the Mental Care Act.
The centre has close to 70 children with various profound intellectual disabilities like cerebral palsy, autism, down syndrome, hydrocephalus and cross disability. A combination of disabilities. We provide tailor programmes to meet the needs of our enrolled students.
We provide daycare educational services for children with profound disabilities which include 4 nutritious meals a day, and daily transportation services to and from the facility to the door of children.
Objective: To remove infrastructure, educational, and nutrition barriers for the children enrolled at our center.
Weekly healthcare professionals; occupational therapists and physical therapists, provided by the government work at the center for physical stimulation activities for the children with physical disabilities.
Objective: To ensure all the children enrolled at our center receive nationwide standard healthcare in order to reach educational and health outcomes annually.
Through the Education, Training and Development Practices (ETDP) South Africa’s Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) we offer Early Childhood Development practitioners certifications: Early Childhood Development national qualification framework (NQF) level 4 and level 5, and Inclusive Education national qualification framework (NQF) level 4 and level 5.
Objective: To equip ECD practitioners with educational qualifications and confidence to work with children living with disabilities. Creating a sustainable career development program and plan for practitioners working in special needs.
The aim of the centre is to focus on the empowerment of every child with special disabilities, and to successfully integrate them into broader society and to ensure that their rights are respected.
To create an inclusive and nurturing environment where children with disabilities can thrive and reach their full potential.
Ensuring that every differently-abled child in Africa has equal access to quality early childhood development.
We envision communities that celebrate diversity, embrace inclusion, and provide tailored support for each child’s unique journey.
Embrace the principle of inclusion, ensuring that every child, regardless of ability, has the right to access education, care, and opportunities within a supportive and diverse environment. Through celebrating the uniqueness of each child, valuing diversity in abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives we create an environment where differences are understood, respected, and appreciated.
Fostering collaboration among stakeholders, including parents, caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, and community members, to create a cohesive network of support for children with disabilities. This empowers children with disabilities, their families, and ECD practitioners with knowledge, skills, and resources to promote holistic development and enhance their quality of life.
We prioritise the comprehensive development of children, addressing their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs.
Creating environments that foster well-rounded growth, enabling children, their families, their educators, and their communities to build a strong foundation for future success in this dynamic diverse world.
Maintain a commitment to high standards of healthcare, education, and training.
Through providing evidence-based practices, therapies, and educational methods that ensure the best possible outcomes for children’s development.