Tahira attends school as a 5-year-old first-generation student who comes from a family where no one has attended school before. When she enrolled at the Cathy O’Shaughnessy Crèche, she had no writing or reading skills, and her communication and personal hygiene were also underdeveloped. Tahira received little academic help at home because her parents did not have any formal education. During the rise of COVID-19 cases, when most children could not attend the crèche, Tahira wa

Soham is a 3-year-old boy whose teachers at the Cathy O’Shaughnessy Crèche noticed was underweight and appeared very weak. His family faced great hardship when his father lost his job due to the pandemic, making it difficult for them to provide proper care for Soham. Soham started his crèche enrollment in April 2021 and the teachers dedicated their efforts to protecting his health. They worked closely with his parents, encouraging them to take Soham for a medical check-up and

Afsana was born blind and she is now three years old. She originates from a low-income household because her father has neurological issues which prevent him from working. Her mother supports the family by breaking glass for recycling but cannot afford the medical treatment Afsana needs. Afsana experienced fear during her initial visit to the crèche because she preferred to remain close to her mother at their residence. She struggled to adapt to her new surroundings because s