Featured in Jang Newspaper's "Karachi Character" by Sabeen Jamil, this piece highlighted the vision and work of Dr. Sofia Rahman, a medical doctor, educator, and founder of Dr. Sofia's Daycare and Learning Center, who recognized the growing challenges faced by working mothers in Karachi long before daycare centres became common across the city.
After practicing medicine for 17 years following her graduation from Dow Medical College in 1989, Dr. Sofia Rahman founded the first independent private daycare and preschool in Karachi to provide children with a safe, nurturing, and educational environment while supporting women pursuing careers and financial independence.
The article explored the difference between daycare and playschool learning, the growing need for reliable childcare in middle-class areas, and the importance of early childhood education in child development.
The feature also reflected Dr. Sofia's belief that daycare centres do more than supervise children. They support working women, strengthen families, and help children build discipline, confidence, hygiene habits, social skills, and emotional security from an early age.