Release 1
ECD Profile Management
eCares Release 1 allows Department of Basic Education officials to manage the profiles of registered ECD programmes, including the profiles of staff and children. This important release is the foundation of a reliable, data-driven approach to ECD management in South Africa.
Release 1 introduces new functionalities such as displaying and editing early learning programme information, creating and updating annual enrolment registers, and managing child and staff profiles. Reporting and dashboards, duplicate checks, and checking compliance with POPI regulations are also possible.
DBE officials will be able to view and edit records based on their roles, access functions, and location data.
The data in Release 1 comes from a range of sources, including the Census 2021, and provincial ECD masterlists and funding lists. All the data has been reviewed and approved by each provincial education department.
The content is protected for Department of Basic Education Officials only.
Please contact the eCares Systems Administrator (litsoane.t@dbe.gov.za) to request a password.
The key benefits of Release 1 are:
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Centralised data
Centralised data about early learning programmes, children, and staff, making it easier to manage and update vital information.
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Real-time updates
Real-time updates through desktop or mobile devices improving data quality and accurateness of reports.
3
Reports and analytics
Insights into the status of ECD programmes and child enrolments. Quarterly reporting will be automated through the dashboard functionality.