Question 1

Do you have to pay a government registration fee to open a preschool in Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

No. When registering Kikombe Preschool Centre, no government registration fee was required. However, the owner's National Identification Number, the school's ownership category, and other details had to be submitted through the School Accreditation System (SAS) as required by the Commissioner for Education.

Question 2

How much does it cost to rent and run utilities for a preschool facility in Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

Based on Kikombe Preschool Centre's experience in Muhanga, house rent cost approximately USD 100 (about TZS 260,000) per month. Water through SHUWASA cost approximately USD 35 (TZS 92,000) monthly, and electricity through TANESCO cost approximately USD 15 (TZS 40,000) monthly.

Question 3

What curriculum should a preschool in Tanzania use, and how much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Preschools in Tanzania must use a curriculum approved by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) and the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE). Kikombe Preschool Centre adopted the National Pre-Primary Education Curriculum from TIE at no cost, but spent approximately USD 200 (about TZS 520,000) preparing supporting materials such as schemes of work, lesson plans, and school programmes.

Question 4

What health insurance do preschools in Tanzania provide for children?

Accepted Answer

At Kikombe Preschool Centre, parents contributed approximately USD 19.16 (about TZS 50,400) per child for NHIF Toto Afya health insurance. The preschool also obtained separate institutional insurance from Bumaco Insurance to protect buildings, furniture, and equipment against risks such as fire and theft.

Question 5

How much should a preschool budget for marketing in Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

Kikombe Preschool Centre invested approximately USD 90 (about TZS 236,000) in advertising through Jambo FM Radio in Shinyanga Municipal, alongside building an official website and social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Question 6

What are typical staffing costs for a preschool in Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

Teachers are compensated according to the Government Teachers' Salary Grades (TGTS). Support staff, including a matron and patron responsible for boarding pupils, each earn approximately USD 80 (about TZS 210,000) per month at Kikombe Preschool Centre.

Question 7

What ongoing operating expenses should a preschool budget for?

Accepted Answer

Key recurring operating expenses include salaries and wages, teaching and cleaning supplies, utilities (water, electricity, and internet), maintenance of buildings and equipment, and transportation. At Kikombe Preschool Centre, maintenance is carried out every six months during school holidays at an average cost of approximately USD 300 (about TZS 788,000).

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