The Poor State of Childcare Centers in The Nairobi Slums: A Major Threat to Children's Health and Development.

Abstract

Investing in quality child care has significant benefits for child health and development and long term impacts on the human capital that is critical for society. Research evidence shows that children who are exposed to safe, nurturing and developmentally stimulating childcare environments are healthier and achieve better growth and development, and the good start in life has lasting benefits on their success as adults, who will also be economically productive .THis policy brief highlights the nexus between the state of childcare centers and children's health and development.