The document provides an overview of child care in Kenya, including: - Kenya has an established early childhood education program since the 1970s and the Ministry of Education oversees early childhood programs. - Child care evolved from traditional community-based models to preschools being established in the 1940s and growing rapidly post-independence in the 1960s. - The philosophy of child care programs is a holistic approach focusing on children's education, health, nutrition and linking them to services. - Programs are available nationwide for children from birth to age 8 through government and community organizations.