
Developmental Delays
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.
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Developmental Delays
Have lasting repercussions, limiting children's potential and future opportunities.
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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.
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About Us
Every child deserves a strong foundation
Tanzania Early Childhood Education and Care (TECEC) is a national grassroots organization dedicated to addressing developmental delays in low-income families. We empower parents, caregivers, and preschool teachers with the tools and knowledge to provide well-rounded childcare, supporting children's holistic development in their formative years and unlocking their full potential.
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Our Story
A powerful vision
Joel Elphas founded our organization to address the alarming 53% of 2-5 year-olds from low-income families facing developmental delays. We began with a simple yet profound belief: every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, deserves the support and resources needed to thrive in their formative years.
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THE MODEL
Prevent and address the problem of Developmental delays
Our approach is centered on the five pillars of nurturing care: good health, nutrition, responsive caregiving, early learning, and safety. By integrating these essential elements, we proactively prevent and address developmental delays, empowering children to thrive and meet critical milestones during their early years.
In summary we:
1. Provide early childhood education and care
2. Empower parents and caregivers with education and resources
3. Support children with disabilities and promoting inclusivity
4. Train preschool teachers to create engaging, play-based lessons
5. Promote gender equality and climate change awareness
In summary we:
1. Provide early childhood education and care
2. Empower parents and caregivers with education and resources
3. Support children with disabilities and promoting inclusivity
4. Train preschool teachers to create engaging, play-based lessons
5. Promote gender equality and climate change awareness
How we do it
We Focus on parents, caregivers, educators, and others involved in a child’s life, as they are key to supporting early development.
- Early Learning and Children Play HubWe transform public preschools into play-based learning spaces, and create community play hubs, providing safe spaces for young children to learn, socialize, and thrive from birth to age 8.Read More...
- Health and NutritionWe provide health check-ups, nutrition training, and fortified maize flour to support healthy growth and prevent malnutrition for pregnant women and young children.Read More...
- Childcare Learning Hub and ParentingOur Childcare Learning Hub connects families, providing a supportive space to share, learn, and access valuable resources. Interactive sessions help families develop effective parenting strategies and stronger bonds for lifelong success.Read More...
- ECD Gender Equality and Climate ChangeWe prioritize Gender Equality and Climate Change, ensuring our programs are inclusive, equitable, and sustainable, and equipping young children with skills and values to thrive in a changing world.Read More...
- ECE Teacher TrainingWe train preschool teachers in under-resourced Tanzanian schools to create engaging, play-based lessons that boost young children's language, literacy, math, and social skills.Read More...
- Care for Children with DisabilitiesWe support children with complex needs and disabilities, providing early intervention and promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities to help them reach their full potential.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