Published in Dawn EOS on October 21, 2018, "When Mother Goes to Work" by Mariam Naeem Khan explored the growing need for quality daycare centres in Pakistan as more women entered the workforce and nuclear family systems became more common.
The article discussed the challenges working mothers face, the shortage of reliable childcare facilities, and the importance of safe early learning environments for children.
The feature included insights from Dr. Sofia's Daycare and Learning Center, where Dr. Sofia Rahman spoke about how young children absorb from their surroundings "like sponges," making safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments extremely important during the early years.
The article reflected the daycare's philosophy that childcare is not simply supervision, but an important part of a child's emotional, social, and cognitive development.
It also highlighted the growing realities faced by working mothers in Karachi and the need for more accessible, trusted daycare centres that support both women and children.
Through its work, the goal has always been to create a space where children feel emotionally secure, encouraged to explore, and supported in their early learning journey while parents feel reassured leaving them in a caring environment.