Small centres, big futures: Childcare enterprises rewriting early learning

Small Centres, Big Futures: Childcare Enterprises Rewriting Early Learning

The childcare microenterprise initiative was launched as a livelihood pathway designed with dual goals: to provide dignified employment opportunities for young women and to improve access to quality early education in vulnerable communities.

Purpose and Impact

The program supports young women in becoming childcare providers, empowering them economically while addressing gaps in early childhood education.
Microenterprises operate locally, tailoring childcare services to community needs and creating small business opportunities.
These centres serve as both educational hubs and stable income sources, contributing to community resilience.

Key Features

Emphasis on dignity and empowerment for women entrepreneurs.
Focus on quality early learning to support child development.
Integration of livelihood and education goals strengthens local economies and social fabric.

“This initiative not only creates jobs but also nurtures future generations through accessible early education,” said a program representative.

Broader Significance

This model demonstrates how combining economic empowerment with social services like education can foster sustainable community development and nurture both caregivers and children.

This approach highlights the strong link between supporting women entrepreneurs and enhancing early childhood education, showing promising potential for community transformation.

BRAC International — 2025-11-24