Our greatest loves are the children who come to Urukundo Learning Center and the babies in the daycare. The little ones must be in a pleasant environment. The daycare occupies the former Dental Clinic (which has moved to a new location) and the original girls’ home. We now have more space for very young children (ages 3 months to 3 years). With the added space, we looked at the daycare with new eyes. How could we make it better at a low cost?
A decision was made to make it bright by adding colors and providing more space to play. We needed a more kid-friendly environment. Amazing what a little paint, a roller or a brush, and a willing worker can do!
Brown cribs came outside to be painted.
Now in the crib area are pretty cribs and beautiful children..What a wonderful difference a little color can make for children!
Then came the beds.
Pink, blue, yellow, and lavender are wonderful colors.
Cupboards, tables, and benches have a new personality.
After brightening the furniture, we painted the interior walls and added what we hope will be pleasant to the eye and educational for our young learners.
Then it was time to decorate the walls.
The art on the walls indicates the activity that takes place in the room.
Artists worked freehand. One sketched; the other filled in the pictures. Great teamwork!
The finished products are beautiful walls.
Sleep-inducing – we hope – cribs.
Older children's naptime
The art in the dining room features strawberries, bananas, passion fruit, apple, orange pineapple, papaya, and avocado.
Cabbage, pepper, and cucumbers.
Potatoes, green beans, and corn.
Cup, bowl, spoon, plate with food, glass with juice, children eating, bowl of food, pitcher, fork, spoon, and cooking pot.
Now wander through the door to the play area with me.
I love it all, but the animals are my favorite.
African animals (They joined Winnie the Pooh, already on the door.)
Vehicles
Moto and driver; helicopter; schoolhouse; and children at play.
Awesome kids’ play area.
An added attraction is this beautiful and sturdy doll house.