Baby Day Care

Day Care is the largest service provided by the Grace Centre with three facilities now in operation in Bahir Dar. Baby Day Care for infants aged 1 month to 18 months, Toddler Day Care for the 18 month to 3 year age group and Pre-school Day Care for children over 3 years until they begin school (4-5 years old).

The Day Care Centre provides breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner for children in day care at those times. Lots of play, sleep and singing fill each day care program.

The Need

Day care is offered to families who do not have anyone to care for their young children while they work. These families are capable of work, but unable due to having young children. Day Care enables these families to work, while knowing their children are receiving quality care. This also provides opportunities for older siblings who have been responsible for caring for their younger siblings, to attend school.

Story / Zertihun

Zertihun came to Grace as a young girl in her blue school uniform, with a baby tied on her back. She was about 15 years old and the baby on her back was her baby daughter, Rediet. Zertihun did not have a husband and was a shy gentle girl who lived with her great aunt in a small mud hut. She wanted to return to school but could not do this with Rediet as her aunt worked all day and there was no-one to care for Rediet. Rediet attended Grace Day Care while Zertihun continued her education.

How can you help?

The Grace Day Care Centres are fully funded and supported by donations. Support in the form of simple picture books, durable toys like duplo, art supplies for littlies, and clothing are needed. Prayer support is also required for the team of workers and the families they serve.

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