Project Information
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- In Argentina, 22% children ages 3-5 are not enrolled in early childhood education, care programs or primary education.
OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)
Grantee
Fundación MIR
Partners
Club Newman
Fundación MIR
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Maestro Cares Foundation funded the construction and expansion of a Montessori daycare center, Casa de Niños Emmanuel, in the neighborhood of La Mascota, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The center provides high-quality early education to children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Using the Montessori method, the staff prioritize comprehensive learning through play-based education that empowers children to thrive and succeed.
Phase 1 was the construction of the original building of Casa de Niños Emmanuel, which opened in April 2022.
Phase 2 will include the addition of a second floor to the existing building plus the purchase and renovation of an adjacent building. The new property will allow the center to offer after-school programs and more outdoor recreation in a larger green space.
Once complete, the expansion will increase the school’s capacity from 80 to 160 students.
Casa de Niños Emmanuel is a project of Fundación MIR, a non-profit organization founded in 2019 to expand equitable access to early education in underserved areas of Buenos Aires.
Groundbreaking
Phase I April 2020
Phase 2 August 28, 2022
Grand Opening
August 28, 2022
Project Launch