Fundação Padre Luis

Fundação Padre Luis: A Caring Preschool and Daycare

Location: Rua Padre Luis 139, Oliveira do Douro, 4430 – 478 Vila Nova de Gaia
Contact:

• Phone: +351 227 820 536
• Email: [email protected]
• Social Media: Facebook | Instagram

Overview

Fundação Padre Luis is a private social institution dedicated to the education and development of children and youth. Operating from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, the foundation offers a variety of services, including:

• Daycare (Creche) for children aged 3 months to 2 years
• Preschool (Pré-Escolar) for children aged 3 to 5 years
• After-school activities (Atividades de Tempos Livres) for different educational cycles

Enrollment Information

• Pre-registration for the 2024-25 school year is currently open.
• Availability:
  • No vacancies for preschool and CATL (1st Cycle)
  • Reservations for the nursery will be held until early July for possible openings.

Student and Staff Information

• Total Students: 309
  • Daycare: 64
  • Preschool: 125
  • 1st Cycle: 80
  • 2nd and 3rd Cycles: 40
• Staff Members: 50

Facilities

Fundação Padre Luis boasts a variety of facilities to support children's learning and development, including:

• 4 daycare rooms
• 5 preschool rooms
• Play and educational workshops
• Study support rooms
• Psychology office
• Music room
• Sports field
• 3 playgrounds
• 2 multipurpose halls
• 2 dining rooms
• 2 meeting rooms
• Customer service area
• Gardens and a vegetable garden

Extracurricular Activities

The foundation offers a range of extracurricular activities, such as:

• Karate
• English
• Dance
• Music

Educational Approach

Fundação Padre Luis follows a structured planning and evaluation process based on the Ministry of Education's guidelines. Each child's development is monitored with individual plans created in agreement with families. The preschool focuses on:

• Psychomotor, psychosocial, cognitive, and communication development
• Fostering emotional growth and building trust with parents
• Encouraging individual and group interactions
• Promoting moral and spiritual development through values education

Community Support

The foundation has two multidisciplinary teams that provide social support and monitoring for vulnerable families. These teams consist of psychologists, social workers, and educators. The foundation collaborates with various entities, including the District Social Security Center of Porto and local municipalities, to enhance community support.

Events and Celebrations

Fundação Padre Luis hosts various events throughout the year, including:

• Open Day: April 13, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (registration required)
• 146th Anniversary of Padre Luís: May 18, 2018
• Carnival Celebrations and other seasonal festivities

Recent News

• Appointment of Maria Portero Campos as Treasurer on March 20, 2024
• Reminder for IRS Contributions to support institutions like Fundação Padre Luis

Conclusion

Fundação Padre Luis is committed to providing a nurturing environment for children, focusing on their holistic development while engaging with families and the community. For more information, feel free to reach out via phone or email.