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Your future in ECD deserves a clear beginning.
Study close to home, build practical confidence and move towards a stronger working future in South African early childhood development.
PUBLIC RECORD · SOUTH AFRICASAQA · ETDP SETA · Learning Programme 23118↗
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THE ADMISSIONS SIGNAL
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FOUNDER'S LETTEREST. 2014
✦Leading
with care
with care
PRINCIPAL & FOUNDERBrenda KadiakaSoshanguve · Gauteng
A message to future educatorsLETTER 01 · GAUTENG
Founder. Educator. Community builder.
Built with care.
Led with purpose.
Maybe you are working, raising a family, travelling by taxi or starting again. You do not need a perfect story to begin. Bring your questions; we'll help you make a sound decision and take the next step with confidence.
Lesia's was built for people who want more than a certificate on a wall. We help you turn care for children into professional practice, practical confidence and a clearer direction for your working life. You are never just a student number—we explain the work, support the difficult parts and help you build skills for a real South African ECD setting.
01Clarity before commitmentUnderstand the route before you register or pay.02Support throughout the journeyKnow who to turn to when the work feels difficult.03Learning that serves childrenCarry practical confidence back into your classroom and community.
Brenda Kadiaka
PrincipalLESIA'S EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
COMPLETED STUDENTSYour next application needs the proof.
ALUMNI DESK · 2026 Certificate collection deskFOR PAST STUDENTS
Finish the journey professionally
You did the learning.
Now unlock the proof.
If your studies are complete but school fees remain outstanding, now is the time to close the account and collect your certificate or diploma. Put the document in your hands—and your achievement in front of employers.
CompleteSettle the remaining school fees and keep your proof.
CollectArrange collection and start applying with confidence.
WHY THE DOCUMENT MATTERSA SETA-aligned qualification helps employers see verified learning, professional commitment and readiness for greater responsibility.
THE ADMISSIONS EDITION01 / 2026
A clearer way to begin
Start with the decision
that matters today.
Do not search through a wall of information. Choose what you need clarity on, and we will take you directly to the facts, guidance and next action.
REAL LEARNING SUPPORTQuestions are welcome here.
Local learning01 / 04
Build your qualification without leaving your life behind.
Ask about current learning arrangements serving Soshanguve, Mabopane, Hammanskraal and greater Pretoria. Admissions will confirm the venue before you register.
01Saturday learning
02Gauteng-based support
03Venue confirmed before payment
EST. 2014 · GAUTENGProudly rooted in Gauteng
Close to home.
Built to take you further.
You may be working, caring for family and travelling across Gauteng to make your plans work. Supported Saturday ECD learning brings a practical route closer to home—so you can build professional confidence while keeping the life you are already carrying in view.
SAQA PROVIDER LISTINGLEVEL 5 · LP 23118
Know what you are choosing.
Check the record.
Lesias Educational Services appears in SAQA's provider list for learning programme 23118. We publish the identifiers and verification link so you can check the pathway before completing forms or making a payment.
01 Official qualification identifiers02 Public SAQA verification link03 Clear admission guidance
THE LESIA'S LEARNING HOUSESOSHANGUVE · GAUTENG
Designed around real South African lives
A serious qualification should move with your life—
and move your life forward.
THE CLASSROOM IS THE PURPOSELearn it on Saturday.
Use it on Monday.
Use it on Monday.
Your time, transport and fees are real. The learning experience should respect all three—while still asking enough of you to build capability employers and children can feel.
The Lesia's promiseClarity · Care · Practical progress
Keep earning while you learn.
Supported Saturday learning creates room for study while work, family and everyday responsibilities remain part of the plan.
Saturday rhythmAsk before you feel stuck.
Clear explanations, practical feedback and patient guidance help turn difficult work into a next step you understand.
Human guidanceBuild skills that travel into work.
Work through child development, activity planning, classroom situations and centre operations you can use in a real ECD setting.
Practical confidenceKnow what comes next.
Organised learning materials, portfolio support and assessment preparation turn one large ambition into visible milestones.
Structured progressCompare before you commit
Choose the route that respects where you are—
and where you want to go.
Your time, fees and career plans deserve a clear conversation. Compare the programme status, entry direction and career focus, then ask admissions to talk you through the available options.
01Your time has valueSaturday study supports people balancing family, work and ambition.02Your fees deserve clarityUnderstand the route and programme status before you make a payment.03Your progress needs supportStructured milestones help turn a big goal into clear next actions.
Your foundation
FET Certificate in Early Childhood Development
NQF Level 4 · SAQA ID 58761
STATUS NOTESAQA records 30 June 2026 as the last enrolment date for qualification 58761. Ask admissions about the currently approved entry pathway before making payment.
A practical starting point for aspiring ECD practitioners, classroom assistants and people ready to enter the profession.
Build the foundation to support young children during their most important developmental years. Learn how children grow, how to plan meaningful activities and how to create a safe, stimulating place to learn.
THIS OFFERING INCLUDES
01A clear study plan
02Practical classroom confidence
03Guidance with your evidence portfolio
Duration12 months
Qualification value140 credits
Published feeConfirm first
Who it is designed for
New ECD practitioners, crèche and daycare assistants, parents building on practical experience and anyone entering the early-learning profession.
What you'll build
- ✦ Child growth & development
- ✦ Age-appropriate teaching
- ✦ Classroom management
- ✦ Daycare operations
Where it can take you
Prepare for assistant-practitioner, childcare and entry-level ECD centre roles, with a foundation for further study.
How you will experience it
Saturday classes · practical portfolio guidance · structured assessment preparation
GUIDED ORIENTATION · 03 MINTHE LESIA'S METHODLet's make the first step feel possible.
Answer two considered questions and we'll suggest the most useful conversation to have with admissions.
LESIA'S ROUTE DESKA calm, useful beginning.
PERSONALISEDORIENTATION
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Step one · Your ambition
What would you like your ECD career to make possible?
2026 ADMISSIONS GUIDANCEYOUR FUTURE CLASSROOMSouth Africa's youngest learners need educators who are ready.
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START WITH CLARITYA real adviser helps you choose the right level.
One informed step can change your direction
The next chapter can look different.
Start with clarity today.
You do not need to have everything figured out. Start with an honest conversation. We’ll explain the programme status, entry requirements, Saturday format, fees and the official information you should check before you commit your time or money.
Tell us about yourself
01Share where you are based, what experience you have and where you want ECD to take you.
Build real capability
02Learn on Saturdays, practise what matters and grow with personal guidance around you.
Step forward with confidence
03Move toward a confirmed qualification outcome, stronger opportunities and greater impact.
✓ No pressure✓ Clear programme guidance✓ Saturday learning
CAREER FIELD GUIDEGAUTENG · SOUTH AFRICA
From learning to opportunity
Your path. Their future.
Map it forward.
An ECD qualification can support more than one working future. Explore a direction, see the capability it asks of you and understand the admissions journey that begins the route.
Open the complete careers guide ↗SELECTED CAREER DIRECTION · 01
Begin where children need you most.
Build practical confidence in child development, daily learning activities, observation and safe classroom routines.
01Child development02Learning through play03Classroom confidence
Real learners · Real milestones
The work becomes
a moment you can see.
Behind every gown are Saturdays of learning, assignments completed, practical skills built and families who kept believing. Explore the moments that made the commitment visible.
Behind every step are Saturday classes, late assignments, family support and the choice to keep going.
THE LESIA'S LEARNING COMMUNITYOne day, they call your name.
The certificate marks the achievement. The confidence you carry forward gives the journey its meaning.
ROOTED IN GAUTENGCloser to home.
Connected to possibility.
Connected to possibility.
LOCATION CONCIERGEPRETORIA REGION
ECD learning closer to home
Soshanguve
Block K learning communityA community-based study option for local learners who want supported Saturday ECD learning close to home.
PLAN BEFORE YOU TRAVELAsk admissions for the current Block K venue and intake.
STRAIGHT ANSWERSBEFORE YOU DECIDE
Questions worth asking
Make the decision with
your eyes open.
Time, money and career plans deserve honest answers. Open the question closest to yours.
01Can I study while I am working?+
Yes. The supported Saturday format is intended for adults balancing employment, family and other responsibilities. You still need protected time for assignments and practical work.
02Which ECD route fits my experience?+
Your current qualification, practical experience and career goal all matter. Admissions will help you compare current pathways before you register.
03Are Saturday classes available near me?+
Lesia's supports learners from Soshanguve, Mabopane, Pretoria and surrounding communities. Confirm the current venue and intake before travelling or paying.
04What support will I receive?+
You receive structured learning, practical guidance, portfolio support and progress direction throughout the programme.
PERSONAL GUIDANCEA human answer for an important decision.
Admissions guidance available2026
A conversation worth having
Talk it through
before you commit.
Bring your experience, goal and honest questions—including fees, time and programme fit. We will explain the current options in plain, everyday language.