CSN’s field research, case studies, and household visits reveal that mothers from low-income and socially marginalized families often leave their young children in unsafe and overcrowded environments while they go to work. This has resulted in both physical and psychosocial problems among children under three years of age, including frequent illnesses.

To address this issue, CSN has prioritized providing day child care services through its CCCs, established in underserved areas at an affordable cost. The first center opened in 2003, and by 2008, six centers were operating across different wards of KMC. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, funding constraints and operational challenges led to a gradual reduction in the number of centers –from six after the pandemic to two, and currently, only one center remains active, located in Ward No. 13 of KMC.

The center located in Ward No. 13 of KMC supports low-income working mothers by caring for their children aged six months to three years, promoting their overall growth and development. The center operates from Sunday to Friday (from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), providing three meals a day, along with medical and psychological support. Parents contribute a nominal fee for these services. On average, about 20 children benefit from this center, most of whom belong to migrant and daily wage-earning families.