The Ntataise Safety Standards Game 2026
Play, Learn & Win!
Can you help Sunshine ECD Centre become a safer place for young children?
The Ntataise Championship is back for 2026, and this year we are putting children’s safety at the centre of the challenge!
Join us for the 2026 Minimum Safety Standards (MSS) Championship, where learning about safety is fun, interactive and rewarding.
Through the Ntataise Safety Inspector Game, you will explore everyday safety challenges in ECD centres, identify hazards, make decisions and discover practical ways to create safer environments for young children.
As you play, you will earn points, collect rewards and work towards Gold Certificate Status.
And there are exciting prizes to be won!
Whether you are an ECD practitioner, centre leader, parent or caregiver, you can take part.
Every game is an opportunity to learn something new that can help keep children safe.
Starts: Sunday, 1 November 2026 Ends: Monday, 30 November 2026, at midnight
2026 CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZES
Top 3 Individual Players
The three players with the highest Championship scores will win shopping vouchers!
1st Place – R1,300
2nd Place – R1,000
3rd Place – R800
Play the Safety Inspector Game, improve your score and see how far you can go!
Weekly Lucky Draws
Stand a chance to win a R500 voucher!
Keep playing throughout November for opportunities to win.
The final eligibility requirements for the weekly draws will be published in the Championship rules.
You can play as many times as you want , we will be looking at the highest scores at the end Novemeber.
PLAY THE 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP
Your mission: Help Sunshine ECD Centre!
Sunshine ECD Centre is preparing for a safety inspection, and they need your help.
Your job is to move around the game board, complete safety challenges and help the centre work towards Gold Certificate Status.
Along the way, you will learn how to identify safety risks and make better decisions to protect young children.
Getting started is easy!
Step 1: Open the Ntataise App : Visit app.ntataise.org.
Step 2: Log in or register : If you already have an account, log in using your details. If you are new to the Ntataise App, register to get started.
Step 3: Find the Safety Inspector Game : Look for the game on the App home screen.
Step 4: Click to Play : Start your journey around the game board.
Step 5: Play, learn and earn points! Complete challenges, collect rewards and aim for your highest score.
You can play more than once, so keep practising and improving!
How to Play the Game!
In this fun and interactive game, you’ll explore real-life ECD safety challenges, identify risks, make decisions, and learn practical ways to create safer environments for young children.
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As you progress, you’ll encounter:
– Safety questions
– Hazard spotting activities
– Document reviews
– Practical problem-solving challenges
– Safety Notes that explain key learning points
Every decision helps you build your score and improve your understanding of ECD Minimum Safety Standards
How to earn points
There are many ways to earn points during the game.
Answer safety questions correctly
Correct answers earn points and help build your streak.
The longer your streak, the more points you can earn.
Open Safety Notes
Safety Notes explain why an answer is correct or incorrect.
Opening a new Safety Note for the first time earns: 250 bonus points
Unlock the Safety Note Bonus
Open five different Safety Notes during a game and you’ll receive a: 5,000-point bonus
Complete mini-games successfully
Many challenges award points based on your performance.
Some activities can also award partial points if you identify some, but not all, of the correct answers.
Collect prizes
Prize blocks may award additional points and other rewards.
Reach Gold Certificate Status
Successfully completing the game earns you a significant score bonus and the satisfaction of helping Sunshine ECD Centre prepare for inspection.
What are hearts?
Hearts represent your chances during a game.
Some incorrect answers may cause you to lose a heart.
If you lose all your hearts, your game ends. Don’t worry – mistakes are part of learning, and there are opportunities to earn hearts back during play.
What is a streak?
A streak is a series of correct answers in a row.
Building a streak reward requires careful attention and good decision-making.
Why are streaks important?
– Higher streaks earn more points.
– At six correct answers in a row, you’ll unlock two dice instead of one.
– Two dice can help you move across the board faster.
What are the different mini-games?
Safe or Unsafe
Decide whether an item, situation, or practice is safe or unsafe for children.
What Is Missing?
Read a short scenario and identify the missing safety item, action, or safeguard.
Match the Fix
Match each safety problem with the most appropriate solution.
Spot Hazard
Look carefully at an ECD environment and identify hazards.
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- Correct taps add extra time.
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- Incorrect taps reduce your available time.
Document Check
Review a document and decide whether it should be approved or rejected.
What are Safety Notes?
Safety Notes are one of the most valuable parts of the game.
After many challenges, you’ll have the option to open a Safety Note.
These notes:
– Explain the reasoning behind answers.
– Connect game decisions to ECD safety standards.
– Help turn gameplay into practical learning.
Even when you answer correctly, it’s worth opening the Safety Note to learn more.
What are ladders and slides?
Ladders – Ladders help you move forward more quickly and get closer to the Gold Certificate.
Slides – Slides send you backwards on the board and reset your streak.
While slides can be frustrating, they don’t end your game. You can recover and continue playing.
What is Party Mode?
Party Mode adds extra fun and celebration to your game experience.
Party mode includes :
– Confetti
– Colourful effects
– A disco ball
Party Mode does not change the learning content or safety questions. It simply makes the experience more enjoyable.
How does WhatsApp sharing work?
At the end of a game, you can share a challenge with friends and colleagues through WhatsApp.
Sharing helps spread safety awareness and encourages others to play.
When you claim the sharing reward, you’ll receive: One extra starting heart for your next 10 games
Can I play more than once?
Absolutely.
In fact, the game is designed for replay.
Each game generates different combinations of:
– Questions
– Challenges
– Safety Notes
– Board experiences
The more you play, the more opportunities you have to learn, improve your score, and discover new safety insights.
Tips for getting a higher score
✔ Read each question carefully.
✔ Open Safety Notes whenever you can.
✔ Build long streaks of correct answers.
✔ Look closely during Spot Hazard challenges.
✔ Take your time to understand the safest option.
✔ Replay the game to discover new content.
✔ Aim to open five different Safety Notes for the bonus points.
2026 CHAMPIONSHIP RULES
Championship dates
The Ntataise MSS Championship runs from 1 November to 30 November 2026.
The Championship closes at midnight on Monday, 30 November 2026.
1. Who can participate?
The Championship welcomes people involved in the care and development of young children in South Africa, subject to the final competition eligibility requirements.
2. Fair play
All participants must play fairly and treat others with respect.
Cheating, harassment or inappropriate behaviour may result in disqualification.
3. Winner verification
Ntataise reserves the right to review the results of potential winners before awarding prizes.
4. Final decisions
Ntataise Trust’s decision regarding verified competition winners will be final.
5. One account per participant
Each participant may use only one registered account to participate in the Championship.
Players may replay the Safety Inspector Game to improve their scores.
6. Data privacy
The Ntataise App’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy apply to all participants.
7. Changes to the Championship
Ntataise Trust reserves the right to make necessary changes to the Championship or its rules.
8. Important safety information
The Safety Inspector Game is a learning activity.
Thee game is not an official ECD inspection or assessment.
Reaching Gold Certificate Status in the game does not mean that an ECD centre has received official certification or approval.
The purpose of the game is to strengthen safety awareness, knowledge and everyday practice.
Additional prize eligibility, leaderboard, tie-breaking and winner announcement rules will be confirmed before the Championship begins.
NEED SUPPORT? HAVE QUESTIONS?
We are here to help!
If you experience technical difficulties or need assistance with the Ntataise App, please contact your training organisation or the Ntataise App Support Team.
📱 WhatsApp Support: 067 040 8497
THE REAL PRIZE IS SAFER ECD ENVIRONMENTS
Winning a prize is exciting, but the greatest reward is what we learn and put into practice.
Every hazard we identify, every safety question we answer and every new skill we develop helps us create environments where young children can learn, play and grow safely.
When we strengthen our knowledge of safety, we strengthen the quality of care we provide.
Let’s make children’s safety everyone’s responsibility.
PLAY. LEARN. WIN. KEEP CHILDREN SAFE.
Join the Ntataise MSS Championship 2026!
📱 app.ntataise.org
1–30 November 2026
What is the real reward?
The Gold Certificate is a great achievement – but the biggest reward is learning to notice risks and think differently about children’s safety.
Every hazard identified, every Safety Note opened, and every practical solution discovered helps build safer environments for young children.
Play again.
Notice more.
Help make ECD settings safer for every child.
