The document summarizes the journey of two children from birth to three years old, one who attended an Ekjut-managed creche and one who did not. The creche child, Ashbeen, had low birth weight and was undernourished, but attending the creche helped increase his weight to a healthy level through regular meals, playtime, and medical care. The non-creche child, Menjo, lost weight as an infant due to irregular meals and a lack of structure, but regained it by age three. Both children developed physically, socially, and cognitively according to their environments, with the creche providing benefits like socialization, routine, language exposure, and hygiene practices.

1. Journey of two children from birth
to three years of age from Creche
and Non Creche area
Presented by
Ankita Saikia

2. Introduction
 Childcare is an essential need for working parents, especially those with small
children. It's a challenging situation, particularly in rural and underserved areas,
where access to quality childcare facilities is limited. In such areas, Ekjut-
managed creches provide a much-needed solution. These creches offer a safe
and nurturing environment for children below three years of age, allowing
parents to work with peace of mind.
 In this exploration, we'll follow the journey of two children, one who attends an
Ekjut-managed creche, and the other who doesn't. We'll delve into their
experiences from birth to three years of age, examining how attending a creche
impacts their physical, cognitive, and social development. Ultimately, we hope
to gain a better understanding of the value of quality childcare in early
childhood development and its impact on families and communities.

3. Co-location of services in crèche
Protection & Safe
Environment
Supplementary food
Hygiene Early Childhood
Stimulation

4. Time Period of Creche

5. Nature of Work Done
Creche
 Name: Ashbeen Murdi
Age 3 years
DOB:15.04.2020
 Father’s name: Veersingh Murdi
Father’s occupation: tractor driver
 Mother’s name: Sunita Mundri
Mother’s occupation: Housewife
 Date of joining in Creche:
20.10.2020
Non-Creche
 Name: Menjo Jamunda
Age: 3years 8month
DOB: 08.08.2019
 Father’s name: Kushnu Jamunda
Father’s occupation: labour
 Mother’s Name: Keeri Jamunda
Mother’s occupation: daily labour
 Siblings: one younger brother

6. Changes
Creche
 Asbin Had low birth weight and
difficulty nursing by his mother.
 Admitted to a creche due to health
concerns, Asbin was
undernourished
 Asbin has progressed from October
until the present day.
 Asbin’s weight has increased from
3.54kg to 11kg
Non-Creche
 Menjo had normal weight at birth.
 But she started losing weight from
about 8 months
 She stopped breastfeeding at the
age of 2
 And since she started eating rice,
roti etc
 And then gained weight again now
her weight is increased from
3.400kg to 12kg.

7. Observation of two children
Creche
 REGULAR MEALS
 STRUCTURED PLAYTIME
 EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Non Creche
 IRREGULAR MEALS
 UNSTRUCTURED PLAYTIME
 MEDICAL CHECK UP
 PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

8. SIMILARITIES
 Development: Both creche and non-creche children will go through similar
stages of development in their first three years of life. This includes developing
motor skills, learning to communicate, and beginning to explore the world
around them.
 Caregivers: Both types of children will have caregivers who are responsible
for their well-being, whether it's parents, grandparents, or other family
members. These caregivers will provide love, attention, and support to help the
child grow and develop.
 learning: Both creche and non-creche children will learn from their
surroundings and experiences. They will both explore and interact with their
environment and may learn through play, observation, and imitation.
 Emotional development: Both creche and non-creche children will experience
a range of emotions as they develop, including joy, sadness, frustration, and
excitement.

9. DIFFERENCES
 Socialization: The child attending the creche has the opportunity to interact
with other children and caregivers regularly. The child not attending a creche
may have limited exposure to other children, potentially affecting their social
development
 Routine and Structure: Creches typically follow a structured routine, including
set meal times, nap times, and organized activities. Children attending creches
often benefit from a consistent daily schedule. Children without creche
attendance may have more flexible routines, depending on their home
environment.
 Language Development: Children attending creches are exposed to a rich
language environment, engaging in conversations, songs, and story time. Without
creche attendance, the child may have limited exposure to language-rich
interactions, potentially affecting their language acquisition.
 Health and Hygiene: Creches typically maintain strict health and hygiene
protocols, including regular handwashing, sanitization, and illness prevention
measures. On the other hand, the child not attending a creche may have a higher
likelihood of exposure to common childhood illnesses.

10. LEARNING
 INTERACTING WITH THE COMMUNITY
 COMMUNICATING WITH CHILDREN
 EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

11. INTERVENTION
Creche
 Monitor the development progress
of each child and identify any delays
or issues.
 Provide support and resources to
families, such as parenting
education and counselling services.
Non-creche
 Provide information and resource to
families regarding childcare options,
including home-based care,
babysitting service, and other
community resources.
 Offer parenting education and
support to families, particularly
those with infants and young
children.

12. Challenges
 Language
 Weather condition
 Health issues

13. PHOTOS