This research project aims to design and evaluate an innovative model for childcare provision in rural Kenya that emphasizes child development and economic participation for women in a cost-effective manner. Using a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design, the project will examine the impact of allowing children in Tharaka Nithi County (TNC) in Kenya to attend pre-school from the age of 3 versus the current early childhood development programming in Kenya which is for children aged 4 and above. The potential to offer early childhood development care for 3-year-olds is a key investment to be considered with high potential for expansion across Kenya and beyond. The intervention will introduce an enhanced curriculum for pre-primary 1 (PP1) and will be adapted for the Kenyan context and include coaching of teachers and caregivers. Using a rigorous research design, and by collecting data from both children and parents, the project will capture data on child development, employment, income, intra-household dynamics and broader women empowerment indicators. The project seeks to impact policies aimed at advancing both child development as well as women's economic empowerment in Kenya.
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Mean Score International Development and Early Learning Assessment (IDELA)
Timeframe: 1 year and 2 years
Mean Score Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI)- Full Scale IQ (FSIQ)
Timeframe: 1 year and 2 years