Early childhood nutrition is critical to supporting growth and holistic development in young children. Our MES ECD centres develop balanced meal plans to ensure the young children attending our programme receive the daily nutrition they need to grow strong and healthy.
Tshegofatso*, a two-year-old boy, joined Dinaledi three months ago. Upon arrival, his mother said he would only eat porridge at home. Despite our efforts to encourage him to eat various foods, his mother brought a bowl of homemade porridge to the centre. Unfortunately, our policies prohibited outside food from being brought in. Gradually, we introduced Tshegofatso to solid foods, which initially posed challenges, including difficulty swallowing and prolonged oral retention. However, with our guidance and meal planning, Tshegofatso made significant progress and can now finish every meal served. His progress with eating habits and behaviour and his transformation into a cheerful and lively young boy in his class is a testament to our professional teachers who demonstrate patience and understanding with each child’s unique needs at the centre.
