Developmental Delays

New Layer

Have lasting repercussions,
limiting children's potential
& future opportunities.

In Tanzania, 53% of children aged 2-5 from low-income families are experiencing developmental delays in health, learning, and psychosocial well-being.

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Our Ultimate Guide in a Child’s Journey…

Our Activities and resources focus on those best positioned to support children be developmentally on track, helping them achieve the essential milestones expected for their age.

We are…

Tanzania Early Childhood Education and Care (TECEC) for impact grassroot organization rooted to address developmental delays by equip parents, caregivers, and preschool teachers with the tools and knowledge to provide well-rounded childcare to children in their formative years in low-income families in Tanzania

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Our Early years holistic solution.

Support the developmental needs of young children from conception to age eight.

Our approach focuses on the essential interconnected components that support children in a daily basis to be developmentally on track.

Our Early years holistic solution.

Support the developmental needs of young children from conception to age eight.

Our approach focuses on the essential interconnected components that support children in a daily basis to be developmentally on track.

Health

Regular health check-ups and access to healthcare ensure children are physically well, enabling them to participate actively in play and learning

Nutrition

Proper nutrition is essential for healthy development, supplying vital nutrients and energy that support brain function and overall physical growth.

Early Learning

Nurtures cognitive growth, providing structured and unstructured opportunities that encourage curiosity and prepare children for future educational challenges.

Care

Responsive, nurturing care provides emotional security, stability, and attachment, fostering healthy relationships and encouraging developmental milestones in children's lives.

Play

Fosters creativity, imagination, and social skills, allowing children to explore their environment and learn through enjoyable, hands-on experiences.

Protection

A safe environment protects children from harm, promoting their well-being and enabling them to explore and grow with confidence daily.

Work

Our Work

Play-Based Classes & Play Hub

We collaborate with parents, caregivers, and preschool teachers to transform public classrooms into play-based environments. We also design local, friendly, and safe early learning materials using recyclable materials.

Health and Nutrition

We facilitate regular health check-ups for pregnant women and young children, health and nutrition education. Also our Maize flour fortification project enhance maize flour with critical nutrients and provide support for nutritious meals, ensuring that every meal for mothers and children contains lifesaving nutrients.

Parenting Education and Resources

Through our community-based childcare learning hub, we offer classes, workshops, and resources for parents, male caregivers, and preschool teachers. Our program helps them understand and support their children's early development, supplemented by our home visiting program.

ECE Teacher Training

We provide practical training for preschool teachers on designing play-based learning activities that promote expressive language, literacy, numeracy, pre-writing skills, and executive functioning.

Care for Children with Dissabilities

We engage and promote the early identification of children with complex needs and disabilities, ensuring they receive the necessary support in their early years to thrive and reach their full potential. Additionally, we raise awareness to reduce discrimination and social exclusion in low-income communities.

OUR IMPACT

Our Solution Works

Impact is not just what we achieve but how we transform the lives of young children and strengthen communities in childcare—each success story is a testament to our mission in action.