Day Care Centre

Project Code: THCT-2200190 | Project Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Key statistics

The Day Care Centre, located in Bangkok, supports children from families experiencing poverty in the neighbourhood. Run by the Good Shepherd Sisters, the centre aims to build a foundation for children to develop positive self-worth in an environment where they can learn and grow safely.

students currently attend the centre
74
families are supported through this project
150
teachers are currently working at the centre
6

All children receive mental, emotional, social, and educational support according to their age and class level.

After being closed due to Covid, classes have resumed in person. The staff work closely with the preschool class, teaching students to greet others, practice self-help such as dressing, eating, and using the bathroom independently, learning about emotions, and exercising. Classes are divided into 4 levels, the first being preschool

then three levels of kindergarten. Kindergarten 1 focuses on exploring and experimenting through a range of activities including planting flowers, learning how to distinguish between various plants, and directing their own learning by solving problems and discovering their own ideas. Kindergarten 2 learns storytelling, naming objects and animals, and reading. Kindergarten 3 practices telling chronological stories and reading and spelling aloud. All students learn Thai, English, and maths.

Every day, children are trained to be brave, to be able to walk on their own. Every child trained to walk into the centre on their own. The distance is about two hundred meters. It’s not easy for a small child, but they can do it.”

Sr Anupinyachat - Director of the Day Care Centre

Every morning before class, the students and teachers gather as a big group to practice discipline by lining up for physical activity and leadership training, with students volunteering to help teachers lead activities.

Students are also encouraged to practice meditation, check in with themselves emotionally, and express their emotions verbally. Overall, the students at the centre receive holistic support across all areas of life.

The facilities have had some security updates with new windows and closing gaps in the ceiling to prevent mice or insects from entering the classroom. Old fans were replaced, and the children’s bathroom was repaired.

Staff incorporate child protection practices into classes by teaching children twice a week on “My Body” lessons, which help children learn how to tell someone when they feel unsafe. Teachers also assess children’s emotional needs by providing them with emoticon stickers. Counselling is also available for parents as needed.

“We envision a world where vulnerable women and children live their lives with dignity in a safe society which protects their rights.”

Sr Anupinyachat