Quality childcare is impossible if the physical facilities at a centre don’t meet some basic standards.

We provide a make-over for centres to ensure minimum standards for health and educational facilities are met.

This does not mean having everything that opens and shuts. But it does not mean having proper toilet facilities, safe play areas, and educational toys on shelves which the children can reach. Without these basics, there's no hope of running a proper programme that will help the children learn and fly.

The detail of what needs to be done varies from centre to centre, but typically involves organizing the classroom and the outside area for activities such as reading, fantasy, art, water, sand play and the like.

Makeovers make running an appropriate programme possible. They are also a gesture of faith by Flying Children, that shows very practically what the benefits are of participating in the programme.

Makeovers are carried out as cheaply as possible. We are always looking for donations or second-hand items, and wherever possible hire local contractors to do any building work. There is nothing wrong with used toys or shelves, as long as they are still serviceable.