The death of a 2.5-year-old child, Joy, at a daycare in Kitengela, Kenya, has highlighted systemic failures in childcare provision.

• The tragedy underscores a broader issue beyond individual facilities, affecting children under four across Kenya.
• Key figures involved include Joy (the child) and the author, Sabrina Habib, Co-Founder of Kidogo.
• The article emphasizes that childcare responsibilities are fragmented across ministries and counties, leaving many young children outside formal education systems and government oversight, particularly impacting low-income families.