Asilweni Bo Mama’s Stop the Early Admission of 3–4 Year Olds into Grade R: Protect the ECD Phase

Reasons why 3 years babies are not fit yet to attend School. 1. Developmental readiness • Many 3‑year‑olds are still developing language, memory, and basic problem-solving. Formal instruction expecting sustained, adult-directed learning is usually too advanced. 1. Social‑emotional skills and separation • Toddlers are still learning to manage big emotions and may have strong separation anxiety. They often need consistent, predictable caregiver relationships before thriving in group settings. 1. Limited self‑care and independence • Skills like toileting, handwashing, dressing, and asking for help are still emerging. Inadequate self-care increases stress for the child and logistical burden on teachers. 1. Short attention span and concentration • Typical 3‑year-olds attend for very short periods; classrooms expecting prolonged focus can frustrate children and undermine learning. 1. Importance of play‑based learning • This age benefits most from play, exploration, and sensory experiences rather than formal academics. Early academic pressure can reduce motivation and harm natural curiosity. 1. Health and immune concerns • Young children pick up and spread illnesses readily. Frequent illness can disrupt learning and put children with weaker immune systems at risk. 1. Safety and motor skills • Gross and fine motor skills are still developing; some settings aren’t equipped for constant supervision or age‑appropriate activities for very young toddlers. 1. Teacher‑child ratio and staff training • High‑quality care for 3‑year‑olds requires low ratios and staff trained in toddler development. Many “school” settings may not meet these standards. 1. Wide individual differences • Children’s development varies greatly. A rigid school entry age ignores individual readiness; some children do fine, many do not. 1. Attachment and family time • Early years are critical for parent–child bonding. Excessive time

No we want to admit 3 to 4+in our creches

No we disagree with the issue of children between the age of 3 to 4 from going to school because they are still young.They must be at preschool

3-4 must fall under ECD

Stop

I say no to 3_4 years old must stay in Ecd centers.

Children should stay at ECD from 3 to 5 years

3-4 years children are not ready for formal schooling , they should remain in their ECD Centres

Children are still young, they need more responsibility

3 to 4 must stay on ECD

Stop early admission 3 to 4 years Olds onto Grade R

Please department stop abuse the ECD practitioner

As in when the department decides to finalize the policy of admission in great R at schools issue of capacity be considered, overcrowding deprives learners quality education and overwhelming to educators.

I don't agree to children from 3 to 4 yrs to be in primary school , this is the violation of children rights and abuse of them . NB The children from 0 to 5 years must remain in the ecd centre's and be save and protected throughout the year. Children are not save and are not going to be cared because of over crowded and shortage of play rooms .

No 3 to 4yrs going to a big school

We need our 3/4

No 3 ti 4 years at schools

They have to be in ECD Centre

Children need to develop at day care centers until in my opinion grade R at the age of late 5yrs going to 6

Very good