The Cathy O Shaughnessy Creche , Kolkata , India

25/03/2026

The Creche looks great after a refurb , and the children love their new bright space , if you would like to Donate to help support the Creche you can do it here https://www.cathyshopecreche.com/

20/03/2026

A Story Of Change

Hafiza is a 4-year-old girl. Her father is a driver, and her mother works as a glass-breaking labourer.

When Hafiza was enrolled in the Creche, she was initially shy, and her attendance was not regular. After observing this, the teachers contacted her parents and found out that her father spent most of the family income on alcohol, and the conflict at home caused her to miss the Creche. Through home visits and counselling, the teachers made her father aware of the negative impact of his behaviour on the child’s well-being and development.

The teachers also gave her special guidance and care, encouraging her to interact and express herself. Gradually, Hafiza began to speak, communicate with other children, and participate in activities. Seeing this positive change, her parents also ensured that she went to the Creche every day.

Hafiza has shown significant improvement. She now has excellent drawing skills, can sing rhymes, and recognise colours, fruits, and the alphabet. She also actively participates in activities that develop fine motor skills. Hafiza responds well in storytelling classes and enjoys clay activities.

20/02/2026

A Story Of Change

Anwar is a 5-year-old boy. Coming from an underprivileged family, Anwar’s parents both work as daily labourers, breaking glass.

When Anwas was enrolled in the Creche, the teachers noticed that he rarely spoke or played with the other children. Initially, he was reluctant to participate in activities and showed little interest in lessons. However, after a few months, we noticed remarkable improvement. He gradually developed an interest in learning. His mother shared that every day, Anwar would return home and proudly tell his father the names of different fruits in English. Anwar’s parents aspire for him to build a better future. They attend all meetings and programmes arranged by the Creche.

At present, Anwar actively participates in all activities. He has begun to show good skills in writing and reading. He can recite rhymes, identify flowers, colours, animals, and fruits, and recognise alphabets, numbers, and names. He also takes part enthusiastically in daily celebrations and enjoys them thoroughly. Anwar will be enrolled in a government school this year.

17/02/2026

Greeting from the children this morning, thanks to Nessan Kavanagh

10/02/2026

06/01/2026

The children were in great voice this morning , thanks to Elaine & her colleagues for visiting , the children love to have visitors to entertain

05/01/2026

The story behind the founding of The Cathy O'Shaughnessy Creche

Cathy was a kind, compassionate, and selfless person who always put others before herself. Young children held a special place in her heart, and she gave her time and love generously to those around her.

24/11/2025

We are delighted to launch our new web site https://www.cathyshopecreche.com/ please take a moment to have a look
Special thanks to Min Hanotin for his expertise on the web design

If you have a fundraising idea or would like to get involved in any way, please call Eddy on 087 255 4559 or email [email protected]

23/10/2025

The children enjoyed " Doctor's Day " recently , some took it a bit serious though 😀

13/10/2025

We are very fortunate to have amazing teachers looking after the children , and giving them the care and attention they need and deserve , all this is made possible thanks to our generous Donors

06/10/2025

Would you consider sponsoring a child in The Cathy O'Shaughnessy Creche , in Kolkata India ? For just € 20 a month you can sponsor a child and help to change their life forever . just go to https://cathyshopefund.ie/ and click on DONATE

22/09/2025

All the children have regular health check-ups , a Doctor visits the Creche to ensure that all the children are healthy , and to speak to the parents to give advice on all health matters