| Title: | WASH in Childcare Centres in Thyolo and Chikwawa, Malawi (2021) |
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| Description: | This dataset provides detailed information on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) conditions and related management practices in Community-Based Childcare Centres (CBCCs) across Thyolo and Chikwawa Districts in Malawi, collected in 2021. Data were gathered by BASEflow using the mWater digital data collection platform. |
| Authors: | Emmanuel Mhango [aut, cre] (ORCID: <https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3197-6244>), A Kandodo [ctb], Tobby Milanzi [ctb], Victor Daudi [ctb], M Banda [ctb], Benson Isake [ctb], Brian Ntutha [ctb], R Sawiche [ctb], Justice Elliot [ctb], M Nzengo [ctb], Christian Nedi [ctb], Khumbo Zinyongo [ctb], M Kazembe [ctb] |
| Maintainer: | Emmanuel Mhango <[email protected]> |
| License: | CC BY 4.0 |
| Version: | 1.0.1 |
| Built: | 2026-11-13 10:01:46 UTC |
| Source: | https://github.com/openwashdata/thyolocbcc |
This dataset captures detailed Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) conditions and related management practices in Community-Based Childcare Centres (CBCCs) in Thyolo Malawi.
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A tibble with 118 rows and 98 variables
Date when the data was collected and submitted.
Name of the district where the CBCC is located.
Total number of enrolled male children.
Total number of enrolled female children.
Number of enrolled male children with disabilities.
Number of enrolled female children with disabilities.
GPS coordinate - latitude of the CBCC.
GPS coordinate - longitude of the CBCC.
Photo file or URL showing the CBCC.
Indicates whether the CBCC currently has access to water.
The primary source of water for the CBCC (e.g., borehole, piped water).
Whether the main water source is currently providing water.
Functional status of the main water source.
Reported cause of breakdown in the water source.
Whether the water source has broken down in the last 12 months.
Date when the water source was last repaired.
Distance from CBCC to the main water source (numeric part).
Unit of distance from CBCC to the main water source (e.g., meters).
Whether the CBCC has access to water all year round.
Alternative source of water for the CBCC.
Whether the CBCC is satisfied with its current water supply.
Reasons for dissatisfaction with the water source.
Whether any complaints have been made about water supply.
Whether the alternative water source is currently functional.
Distance to the alternative water source (numeric part).
Unit of distance to the alternative water source (e.g., meters).
Whether the main water source is at least 50m from contaminants.
Method used to treat water (e.g., boiling, chlorine).
Other water treatment methods if not listed.
Whether water treatment meets WHO safety standards.
Date of last microbial test of the water.
Results of microbial test (e.g., fecal coliform units).
Whether water quality meets WHO guidelines.
Presence of a committee responsible for water management.
Whether the committee has received training on maintaining the water source.
Whether the water management committee is currently active and functioning.
Additional comments on committee performance.
Indicates if there are funds for operating/maintaining water infrastructure.
The amount of funds currently available in the CBCCs account.
Main source of funds for water-related operations.
Alternative sources of funds if applicable.
Whether financial records are maintained and up to date.
Whether the CBCC has a dedicated WASH plan or budget.
Free-text field for any other observations.
Availability of usable toilets for children.
Total number of toilets designated for girls.
Total number of toilets designated for boys.
Whether there are usable toilets for staff.
Number of toilets designated for male staff.
Number of toilets designated for female staff.
Whether the facility has accessible toilets for people with disabilities.
Availability of gender-appropriate toilets for adolescent girls.
Whether toilets are visibly clean.
Frequency of toilet cleaning.
Additional description of cleaning frequency if not listed.
Availability of handwashing stations near toilets.
Whether there have been complaints about sanitation.
The person or entity who receives sanitation complaints.
Whether a group handwashing station exists at the CBCC.
Number of group handwashing stations available.
Availability of both soap and water at handwashing stations.
Indicates if toilets are adequately ventilated.
Whether toilets are located within 30 meters of the CBCC.
Presence of open defecation near the CBCC premises.
Indicates if there are waste bins available at the CBCC.
Number of waste bins available.
Method used to manage solid waste (e.g., burning, pit disposal).
Other methods of solid waste management if not listed.
Whether the general area around the CBCC is clean.
Whether there are community dialogues on WASH issues.
Date of the most recent WASH inspection.
Indicates if the CBCC provides meals to children.
General sanitary condition of the CBCC kitchen.
Additional kitchen sanitation details not covered in the main options.
Additional enumerator comments related to WASH and sanitation.
Frequency with which the CBCC is cleaned.
Materials used for cleaning (e.g., soap, bleach).
Indicates if surface cleaning agents are available.
Availability of disinfection tools (e.g., gloves, sprayers).
Whether hygiene promotion posters are visible at the CBCC.
Whether group handwashing is practiced daily at the CBCC.
Whether caregivers have received training on WASH practices.
Whether handwashing is practiced regularly at the CBCC.
If soap and water were available at the time of data collection.
Whether learners or caregivers can demonstrate proper handwashing technique.
Availability of a stockpile of soap at the CBCC.
Source/provider of the soap (e.g., parents, NGOs).
Whether hygiene education is provided to children.
Visibility of hand hygiene protocols posted on CBCC premises.
Whether the CBCC has been triggered under the School-Led Total Sanitation (SLTS) initiative.
Whether caregivers actively teach WASH principles.
Availability of hygiene-related IEC (Information, Education, Communication) materials.
Key times when handwashing is practiced (e.g., before meals, after toilet).
Additional key handwashing times not covered by standard options.
Availability of IEC materials for training purposes.
Equipment available to support WASH improvements.
Any other WASH-related improvement equipment not listed.
Final comments by the data collector on WASH and hygiene at the CBCC.