Women in Childcare Network
Empowering Women. Transforming Childcare.
We are a women-led movement founded in Kenya in 2023 and incubated by Uthabiti Africa. Our mission is to support, train, and empower women working in childcare—especially in home-based daycare—so care work is valued, professional, and safe.
Who we are and who we serve
Home-based providers, young mothers, centre-based caregivers, and allies supporting quality childcare across Kenya.
Our Mission
To support, train, and empower women working in childcare so they can provide safe, professional care—and build dignified livelihoods—while children thrive in nurturing environments.
Our Vision
A Kenya where childcare is recognised as essential work, women caregivers are connected and skilled, and every child has access to quality care that lays foundations for life.
Train. Connect. Advocate.
We strengthen women caregivers so children receive better care and communities gain stronger, more sustainable childcare.
Train
Practical skills in safety, early learning, nutrition, and running a viable home-based or centre-based practice.
Connect
Peer circles, mentorship, and a national network so no caregiver has to grow alone.
Advocate
Raise the profile of care work and push for systems that recognise and support women in childcare.
From founding to a national network
Founded in Kenya
The Women in Childcare Network launches to connect and uplift women childcare providers, especially in home-based settings.
Incubated by Uthabiti Africa
Strategic guidance, mentorship, and institutional support help the network grow and deepen impact nationwide.
7,000+ members and growing
A fast-growing community of women across 30+ communities—training, advocating, and transforming childcare together.
Our values
Women-led
Built by women with lived experience in childcare—our leadership and programs centre caregivers’ voices.
Dignity of care work
Childcare is skilled, essential labour. We work so it is recognised, respected, and fairly valued.
Quality for children
Every investment in women caregivers is also an investment in safer, nurturing care for children.
Community & solidarity
Peer support and local networks turn isolated work into collective strength.
Incubated by Uthabiti Africa
Uthabiti Africa provides strategic guidance, mentorship, and institutional support that help the Women in Childcare Network grow, scale, and deepen impact among women childcare providers nationwide—while WiC remains a women-led community rooted in caregivers’ lived experience.