What started as a small edu-centre made from corrugated iron in the heart of Afri-village in Randfontein is now a bigger and brighter space where children can learn and play safely every day.
Randfontein, South Africa (24 November 2025) – Once marked by corrugated iron structures where little hearts found joy, learning and play, Dumela Day Care and Preschool is now celebrating a new chapter, with upgraded classrooms, sanitation facilities, and learning materials that will help local children learn and grow in dignity!
From humble beginnings to community cornerstone
Led by Principal Ms Lenah Pulane Lebitsa and Administrator Mr Isaac Oupa Mokgele, Dumela Day Care has been serving the Randfontein community since 2019, when it was first established in Munster near Randgate.
The centre was born out of a response to the growing number of abandoned and vulnerable young children in the area and began operating from a small shack, and quickly became a haven for local families.
Driven by a deep desire to make a difference, Ms Lebitsa and her husband supported children through a feeding scheme and by providing toys and care.
Over time, the principal sought a more permanent home where the centre could expand and comply with municipal by-laws. With the support of local stakeholders, Dumela Day Care now caters to 42 children aged between 2 and 6 years old.
Until recently, however, the centre operated from corrugated iron structures without access to sanitation for the children.
Building a brighter future together
In partnership with Breadline Africa, the DO MORE FOUNDATION (DMF) identified Dumela Day Care as a deserving site for infrastructure support after a thorough assessment process.
Through this collaboration, Dumela Day Care has now received two brand-new classrooms, four children’s toilets, a JoJo water tank, and learning and teaching materials to equip the new spaces. These improvements ensure that children now have a safe, stimulating environment in which to learn and play.
“Seeing the transformation at Dumela Day Care has been incredibly inspiring,” says Rebotile Matoane, ECD Project Manager at DMF.
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“What started as a small centre with big dreams is now a place where children can learn and play safely every day. It’s a powerful reminder of what’s possible when passionate people like Ms Lebitsa are supported with the right resources and when communities, partners, and organisations like Breadline Africa and DO MORE FOUNDATION work together to give children a stronger start in life.”
Dumela Day Care will benefit from ongoing support from DMF, including nutrition initiatives, capacity building, parent/caregiver support, and other early childhood development programmes designed to strengthen both the centre and the community it serves.
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