It comprises two storerooms, a staff and children s washroom, a waiting room, a staff room, a kitchen and hall room. It accommodates sixty children between the ages of three months and five years of age, and has a staff complement of five. The centre also provides a meal programme for the children. One critical component of establishing the centre, was the training of parents and staff in areas relating to early child development. The aim was to empower the community to take greater control in providing that level of care for the children.
Government continues to embark on such training exercises.
These areas of training include culinary skills, sewing, and handicraft. We draw the line here. The Day Care Centre will not be used for dances because it is detrimental to the children. One needs to recognize that Day Care is a much-needed service in the face of all the major changes in family roles. A comfortable teaching and learning environment is provided.