Diya Ghar offers Early Childhood Care and Education to children of migrant labourers in Bangalore, bridging the gap left by inaccessible government preschools. With over 4 lakh preschool-aged children lacking education, nutrition, and medical care, Diya Ghar provides a haven. We provide a safe place, nutritious food, preschool education and healthcare. We also provide After school support for our Alumni.
Starting with 5 children in 2016, we now serve 1,600 children across 29 centres in Bangalore and Chennai.
Children have been impacted
in the last 9 years!
800+ children have graduated and over 90% have transitioned to primary schools.
For all children, irrespective of their economic status, to have access to stimulating and nurturing pre-school education
To set up pre-schools and daycare centres for children of migrant workers in the city of Bangalore and expand to other cities in India
Empathy, Excellence, Initiative, and Integrity are the core values that guide our work.
We provide quality preschool education using Montessori method for children aged 2 to 6 from underserved migrant communities through our community-based centres.
We meet 70% of our children’s daily nutritional needs by providing nutritious porridge, a wholesome lunch with an egg, seasonal fruits, and weekly protein bars.
We conduct quarterly medical camps and ensure children receive follow-up medical care when needed. We also provide essential childcare items to our children, like hygiene kits, footwear, and winter wear, to support their overall well-being.
We offer tutorial support to our alumni and other older children from the community to strengthen their learning and academic progress. For alumni enrolled in low-cost private schools, we also partly sponsor their school fees to ensure continuity in their education.
