
Developmental Delays
Have lasting repercussions, limiting children's potential and future opportunities.
In Tanzania, 53% of children aged 2-5 from low income families face developmental delays in key areas such as health, early earning, & psychosocial well-being.
Children's brains are highly malleable, making it easier to form the foundations of cognitive, social, and emotional skills. If these needs aren't met during childhood, it becomes harder to compensate for or revise them later in life.
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Developmental Delays
Have lasting repercussions, limiting children's potential and future opportunities.
Read more
Developmental Delays
Children's brains are highly malleable, making it easier to form the foundations of cognitive, social, and emotional skills. If these needs aren't met during childhood, it becomes harder to compensate for or revise them later in life.
Read more
About Us
Tanzania Early Childhood Education and Care (TECEC). We're a small, community-rooted organization, addressing developmental delays of young children by equip parents, caregivers, and preschool teachers with the tools and knowledge to provide well-rounded childcare in their formative years in low-income families in Tanzania. Our deep understanding of the community we are rooted allows us to maximize impact, even with limited resources.
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Our Story
Our journey began with a profound realization: every child deserves the support to thrive in their formative years. Believing that change starts at home, we set out to empower parents, caregivers, and preschool teachers with the tools needed to nurture children’s health, learning, and emotional well-being.At TECEC, we understand that early years are critical—they shape not only the child’s future but also the community at large.
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OUR SOLUTION
Prevent and address the problem of Developmental delays
Focuses on five essential components of nurturing care good health, nutrition, safety, responsive caregiving, and early learning to help young children be developmentally on track.
OUR WORK
We Focus on parents, caregivers, educators, and others involved in a child’s life, as they are key to supporting early development.
- Early Learning & Play-Based (0-6 Years)We support public preschool teachers with locally designed learning materials and capacity-building. Our community play hubs provide safe spaces for children, while we empower parents and caregivers to engage in early learning at home through play-based activities.Read More...
- Maternal health and nutritionWe support regular health check-ups for pregnant women and young children, alongside early stimulation, and nutrition education to prevent developmental delays and malnutrition. Our maize flour fortification project ensures essential nutrients are added to meals, improving health outcomes and supporting healthy growth for mothers and children.Read More...
- Childcare Learning Hub and resourcesOur community-based Childcare Learning Hub offers a supportive space for parents, caregivers, and children to interact, share experiences, and access valuable parenting resources. The hub provides practical sessions that foster hands-on learning and collaboration, helping families develop effective parenting strategies and better understand child development, complemented by our home visiting programRead More...
- Gender Equality and Climate Change in ECDWe support children from the early years with a focus on girls, recognizing that girls are often the most vulnerable in our community.
Also, through hands-on activities and educational programs, Early years teachers & children learn about environmental conservation, climate change impacts, and actions they can take to protect the future.Read More... - ECD Research and AdvocacyWe engage in grassroots research involving parents, caregivers, preschool teachers, and children to inform best practices in early childhood development. Through community-driven insights and advocacy, We influence Local policies and systems that support the well-being of young children and empower those who care for and teach them.Read More...





We Care
125+
ECE Teachers Trained
1500+
Parents and Caregiver trained
800+
Health check-up & Nutritious meals supported
10+
Play-Based Classes & Play Hub
Our Impact
Identifying letters of the Alphabet 75%
FIne motor skills 80%
Getting along with peers 85%
Children recognise and name numbers 1 to 10 80%
Children can complete tasks independantly 70%
CHildren demonstrate reduced aggressive behavior 95%
Testimonials
Before joining the early stimulation program, my baby wasn’t reaching some milestones like holding her head up and responding to sounds. The support we received at the health center helped her develop faster. Now, she’s sitting up, babbling, and showing more curiosity. Thank you, TECEC! Sarah, a Mother of 6-month baby
TECEC's program has been a game-changer for our school," says Hamis, a school committee member. "Teachers are more engaged, children are excited to learn, and we’re seeing great progress in their development.
Before, my daughter was often sick. Learning about proper nutrition changed everything now she’s active, growing well, and full of energy. Thank you, TECEC!Amina, a grateful parent