AI SummaryPaalna Ghar (Crèche) supports working parents in Uttarakhand by providing affordable, good quality day care services for children aged 6 months to 6 years at a nominal monthly fee. The scheme is implemented by the Women Welfare Department under the Department of Woman Empowerment and Child Development, Government of Uttarakhand.
Working couples can leave their children at a local Paalna Ghar centre during work hours and focus on their jobs without worry. Trained staff look after the children in a safe and clean environment, and day care services continue to be available in districts across the state in 2026.
About Paalna Ghar (Crèche)
Paalna Ghar (Crèche) is a state level scheme that gives working parents a dependable place where their young children get care while they are at work. The centres are set up in every district of Uttarakhand so that families do not have to travel far.
The scheme is mainly for children in the 6 months to 6 years age group. Any working couple that is a permanent resident of Uttarakhand can register a child at the nearest centre and start using the services.
These state level day care centres work along similar lines as the National Creche Scheme guidelines, which also offer day care support to children of working mothers.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Paalna Ghar (Crèche) |
| Level | State |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Category | Women and Child |
| Beneficiaries | Working couples with children aged 6 months to 6 years |
| Benefit Type | In kind day care services |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Main Department | Department of Woman Empowerment and Child Development |
| Department | Women Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Official Website | Official website of WECD Uttarakhand |
Benefits
Paalna Ghar (Crèche) centres offer structured day care where trained staff look after children through the day. This helps working parents, especially mothers, continue their jobs without having to worry about the child's safety or food.
The fee is kept low so that families from all income groups can use the service. Benefits available at the centres are:
- Safe day care for children aged 6 months to 6 years with trained staff at the centre.
- Nominal monthly fee based on family income, so poor families also get access.
- Centres located in every district of Uttarakhand for easy reach.
Fees are structured as per the family income group and are payable at the centre:
| Category | Monthly Fee (per child) |
|---|---|
| BPL families | ₹20 |
| Income below ₹12,000 | ₹100 |
| Income above ₹12,000 | ₹200 |
Eligibility
To use a Paalna Ghar (Crèche) centre, the family needs to meet these conditions:
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
- The child must be in the 6 months to 6 years age group.
- The parents or guardians must be working, so that the day care support reaches families that actually need it.
Application Process
Paalna Ghar (Crèche) does not have an online application process. Registration is done offline at the nearest crèche centre in the district, and the process is simple.
STEP 1 - Find the nearest Paalna Ghar (Crèche) centre in your district. You can ask the local Anganwadi worker or the Women Welfare Department office for the centre address and timings.
STEP 2 - Visit the centre during working hours with your child. Meet the centre in-charge and ask for the registration details.
STEP 3 - Submit the required documents such as proof of age of the child and income proof of the parents.
STEP 4 - Pay the applicable monthly fee and complete the registration to start using the day care services.
Documents
Keep these documents ready at the time of registration:
- Valid proof of age for the child, such as birth certificate or Aadhaar.
- Income proof of parents or guardians to decide the fee slab.
- Any extra documents asked by the local centre authorities.
References
Women Empowerment and Child Development Department, Uttarakhand (Official Website)
FAQ's
Who is eligible to benefit from this scheme?
Working couples with children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years can use the Paalna Ghar (Crèche) centres in Uttarakhand.
Is the scheme available for all children?
The facility is specifically for children in the 6 months to 6 years age group.
Where are the crèches located?
Paalna Ghar centres are available in every district across the state of Uttarakhand.
What facilities are provided under the scheme?
The centres provide structured day care services that support the needs of working parents.
What is the monthly fee for BPL families?
Families registered under BPL categories pay a nominal fee of ₹20 per child each month.
What is the monthly fee for families with income less than ₹12,000?
If your monthly income is below ₹12,000, you will pay a fee of ₹100 per child per month.
What is the monthly fee for families with income above ₹12,000?
For families earning above ₹12,000 per month, the fee is ₹200 per child per month.
How can working couples apply for this scheme?
Visit the nearest district crèche, submit the required documents, and pay the monthly fee to start using the services.