2,00,000+
families have received Dost's early childhood development programs.
3 out of 4
parents report adopting play-based learning activities
55% +
of parents are highly engaged in Dost’s program, as compared to other online courses with 7% average completion rate.
We reach families who are ready to kickstart their children's education.
3 in 10 are fathers
caregiving is normally understood as a mother's duty, but Dost is trying to inculcate responsive caregiving behavior for both mothers and fathers equally.
less than $1500
annual income
Dost parents are “aspirers” who come from low and pre-middle income households. They are the farmers, laborers, drivers, and other small business owners.
60% users have smartphones
Parents are already on their phones. Dost has witnessed the incredible rise of mobile use amongst even the lowest-income households.
less than a 10th grade education level
55% of Dost parents have less than a 10th grade level of education. However, these same parents have college-level aspirations for their children.
We reach families who are ready to kickstart their children's education.
81% feel play is important
81% caregivers in the post-study (vs. 40% in pre) agreed that young children need parents to actively engage them through ‘talk, touch, and play'
89% feel less stressed
89% caregivers who got the program felt less stressed about their responsibilities as caregivers (vs 74% in control)
Source: 60 Decibels Impact Report
91% feel more confident
91% caregivers who got the program felt more confident in managing the child at home (vs 77% in control)
94% feel more knowledgeable
94% caregivers felt they have more knowledge about responsive caregiving and needs of their child after listening to the program (vs 77% in control)
