When they are six years old and up to the eighth class, the village children attend the local school in 'Nchiru, along with the other children of the district. At six o'clock in the morning all primary school children meet up at the gates of the village and then walk to their classes: school, in fact, begins at half past six and lasts until four o'clock. There is a break for lunch, when the children come home for their meal.

AINA supports the local school by funding the salary of two teachers: in the long term, though, there are plans to set up a school within the village only for the AINA's children.

The younger children remain in the nursery and are looked after by the house mothers, their teacher and often by the volunteers. Their days follow the regular rythm of meals and play time.

As for the children's spare time, there is a garden to play in, a playground with slides and swings, a court for basketball and other ball games. The older children play the guitar and the drums, and often practice small dancing and singing performances. The small kids enjoy messing with earth and leaves, and at times argue for the use of the swing. After dark, the radio, the television and dvds cheer up and enliven the evening.

On Sunday everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, attend mass in the Church of St. Francis Children's village. It takes about forty minutes to get there on foot but everyone enjoys this small expedition that occupies a good part of the morning. On other days, small outings involving small groups of children are organized.

At half past seven, after bathing, the younger children are in bed. The older ones enjoy a few more hours of playtime. At ten o'clock the generator is turned off and there is no more light for anyone.