CHIWO Early Childhood Education Initiative

A safe, loving start for every child in Mathare

Affordable daycare and early learning for children in Mathare No. 10, with trained teachers, daily meals, and a community that cares.

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  • Quality
  • Safety
  • Community
  • Growth

At CHIWO, we believe it takes a community to raise a child. Parents can go to work with peace of mind, knowing their little ones are safe, well fed, and learning every day with caring, trained teachers.

Children in their golden-yellow CHIWO uniforms jumping for joy in front of the school's painted sign

Why parents choose CHIWO

  • Safe and child-friendly

    A clean, secure space where children can play, explore, and grow. How we keep children safe

  • Affordable for all families

    Quality early learning shouldn't be out of reach, so our fees stay low and admission is free.

  • Free daily meals

    Every enrolled child gets a tea break, lunch, snacks, and fresh fruit.

  • Trained ECDE teachers

    Qualified, experienced teachers who know how young children learn.

Programmes

From the first steps of daycare to getting ready for Grade 1, we care for and teach children at every early stage.

  1. Daycare
  2. Playgroup
  3. PP1
  4. PP2

Gallery

A glimpse into daily life at CHIWO: learning, playing, eating together, and growing.

  • Two children smiling as they colour a picture together
  • Two girls smiling over their blue cups at tea break
  • Children playing a circle game in the lane with a teacher, the rooftops of Mathare behind them
  • Three friends in CHIWO uniforms standing arm in arm
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Testimonials

  • I go to work with peace of mind because I know my little one is safe, well fed and learning. The teachers treat our children like their own, and every evening my child comes home with a new song to sing for me, in English and Kiswahili.

    CHIWO parent

  • CHIWO is not just a daycare that you bring your child to pass time, but a place where your child grows, learns and interacts with other kids, and gets the chance of growing up all-rounded, making lasting friendships.

    CHIWO parent

  • Leaving my baby with someone else was not easy at first. The caregivers at CHIWO are gentle and patient, my baby is fed and kept clean, and I can work the whole day without worrying.

    CHIWO daycare parent

  • CHIWO's fees are fair for families like ours, and the children are well fed every day. My firstborn now counts to ten, sings the alphabet song and can't wait to get to school in the morning.

    CHIWO parent
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