NDABEZINHLE CRÈCHE is a registered non-profit organisation (084-180-NPO) which offers early childhood development. It is situated about 6 kilometres from the centre of Hilton on a hill above the Sweetwaters valley.

It was established in 2004 with overseas donations, but we are now very dependent on future donations to keep it going. Section 18A certificates can be provided for tax deductions.

The enrolment (Covid-protocol dependent) is anything from 15 to 30 children 2-4 years old. The parents are very committed to the monthly school fees (which are minimum). These school fees help a bit towards the two meals provided daily (and keep the parents feeling responsible for their children's care and education) but the Crèche will never be 100% sustainable on school fees alone (maybe only 30% sustainable).

The Principal, Nelly Ngubane, has an amazing gift with children and a real sense of calling. The Crèche is a great asset to this poverty stricken community where HIV/AIDS is rife and unemployment a huge problem. Nelly has a Level 4 Early Childhood Development diploma.
In addition, an Educational Support Programme was started mid- 2016, with another staff member employed to supervise the homework of primary school children in the afternoons, provide access to reading with a small library established, and provide organized games and even dance programmes on afternoons when homework is complete. This programme operates from the local Crossways Church facility in the community.

A word from the Principal, Ms Nelly Ngubane, who also oversees the Educational Support Programme:
"Ndabezinhle Crèche serves the people of Mbutshane which is a small place with a big need. It suffers with lots of poverty. Some of the children are orphans. Others grow up in in a bad space where they get lots of abuse by parents and relatives. I teach my pupils values of good life and all about God, discipline, caring and love. They develop skills and are prepared for big school. If Ndabezinhle Crèche was not there, one 3 year old child would have stayed with only a dog all day, another only had a Granny who couldn't feed her; and another lived with an unemployed mother. Our Crèche provides all our children with breakfast and lunch."

Mbutshane is an area where 1/3 of the people are employed, 1/3 unemployed and 1/3 unemployable (according to government statistics). Some parents really battle to pay Crèche fees but are encouraged to contribute something.

To arrange a visit to Ndabezinhle Crèche kindly make an appointment by calling Nelly on 072 108 0643

If you are able to help financially, please let us know by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or write to Ndabezinhle Crèche, P.O.Box 525 Hilton 3245 Republic of South Africa or contact Nelly Ngubane on 072 108 0643.

Banking details: Standard Bank of South Africa
Msunduzi Branch Branch number 040727
Account Name Ndabezinhle Crèche
Account number 061261378
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