NIMHANS opens reimagined crèche for children of staff in Bengaluru
The initiative seeks to demonstrate how public institutions can create child-centred and sustainable childcare environments for their workforce.
NIMHANS, a prominent mental health institute in Bengaluru, unveiled a reimagined crèche named 'Aata Paata' (play & lessons) for the children of its staff on August 31. The project aims to establish a child-friendly environment that fosters play, exploration, and early development, emphasizing the crucial role of early childhood care in emotional well-being and development.
Designed by architect Bhavana Kumar and guided by NIMHANS administration, including Director Senior Professor Prabha S. Chandra, the crèche incorporates features such as gentle lighting, child-friendly materials, colors, and opportunities for sensory exploration to encourage active play and interaction with nature. The institute recognizes that safe and child-friendly spaces are vital in urban environments, where green areas and unstructured play are scarce.
By providing reliable childcare within the workplace, Aata Paata supports both mothers and fathers working at NIMHANS, demonstrating how public institutions can create sustainable childcare environments for their workforce.
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