O Grande Jardim - Centro de Solidariedade Social Santo António das Antas

O Grande Jardim - Centro de Solidariedade Social Santo António das Antas

Type: Preschool/Daycare
Location: Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Capacity: 190 children
Established: July 13, 1986

Facilities

• Study Rooms: 3 study rooms for children up to the 12th grade.
• Common Rooms: 2 large common rooms for activities.
• Additional Amenities:
  • Holiday houses in Algarve for members:
    • Casa da Meia Praia, Lagos: T1 apartment facing the sea, fully furnished, with access to a terrace and parking.
    • Casa da Manta Rota: House with 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, and garden with barbecue, located 100 meters from Manta Rota beach.

Programs Offered

• Creche (Nursery)
• Pré-escolar (Preschool)
• ATL (After School Care)
• Extracurricular Activities: Various activities in study rooms.

Staffing

• Educators and Assistants:
  • Each room has educators and assistants.
  • ATL has 1 educator and 3 assistants.
  • Study rooms have 3 teachers and 1 assistant.
  • Additional support staff includes drivers, administrative staff, kitchen staff, cleaning staff, and part-time medical staff.

Educational Approach

• Focus on a structured educational project.
• Annual activity calendar shared with parents at the start of the school year.

Community Engagement

• Recognized for its activities in childhood development.
• Active participation in cultural and sports initiatives through the associated C.C.O.D. (Cultural and Sports Center).

Important Dates

• 33rd Anniversary of the Cooperative: October 1, 2010
• April 5, 2011