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One of the major problems faced by
working women is the care of their children while they are at work. With the objective of providing a
clean and comfortable environment and good care for their children, IWSA started its Day Care
Center in 1988.
The Day Care Center named after
'G. M. ABHYANKER' caters to about 30 children, aged from six months
to six years.
SALIENT FEATURES :
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Age Group : 6 months to 6 years |
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Timing : 7.00 a.m. to 7 p.m. on all week days, except on
Sundays and Public Holidays. |
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No. of Staff : 3 Supervisors and 7 Helpers. Trained supervisors,
with training in child care, manage the center along with the
helpers. |
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Facilities :
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The Center has a large and
well ventilated room for children and a small kitchenette,
provided with a microwave and a refrigerator. Perishable food
items like milk, fruit juices, etc. are kept in the refrigerator . Food is warmed in the food-warmer
and microwave before serving. An aqua guard provides safe drinking water. Adequate number of
clean mattresses, pillows
and other linen items are provided for children to sleep on.
Special racks of shelves allows to keep the children's belongings (
school
bags, water bottles, etc. ) in a neat manner.
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The Centre has an
open courtyard with play equipments like swing and slide;
educational toys for different age groups are being constantly added
on.
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There is a separate toilet block suitable for children
consisting of 2-3 Indian style toilets and wash basins
within the reach of the children. A separate toilet has been
provided for the staff.
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Extra facility for taking children to and from the crèche
and nearby school is provided.
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Meetings between parents and management are held at regular
intervals.
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Skills of staff
members are constantly being upgraded; they are exposed to lectures
in child development by experts in the area.
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Activities :
Children are kept engaged by the
staff throughout the day with story telling, games, songs and other creative
activities. Once a year, the children are taken for a picnic to nearby
gardens / places of interest. |
Staff members:
Supervisors: Mrs. Sudha Mehta
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Day Care Superintendent
Mrs. Monisha Sarkar
Assistant Superintendent
Mrs. Manisha Chand
Supervisor
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