Os Cartolinhas

Os Cartolinhas

Overview
Os Cartolinhas is a private preschool and daycare located at Rua General Torres, 359, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. Founded on June 1, 1888, it has a long history of supporting children and families in the community. The institution operates from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM and is recognized as a Public Utility Institution.

Mission and Vision

• Mission: To provide social services that prioritize the education and training of children in a caring and supportive environment.
• Vision: To be a reference institution in early childhood education and to expand offerings to ensure sustainability.

History

• Founded: June 1, 1888
• First Operation Start Date: June 11, 1888
• The association was created to support children whose mothers worked.
• In 1897, the association moved to a new property due to space constraints.
• The building underwent restoration in the late 1970s to meet community needs.

Team Composition

• Director of Services: Licensed in Social Work
• Educators: 5 licensed Early Childhood Educators
• English Teacher: 1
• Nutritionist: 1
• Administrative Staff: 3 clerks, 1 educational assistant, 1 cultural animator, 10 educational aides, 1 cook, 2 kitchen assistants.

Classrooms

Os Cartolinhas offers various classrooms for different age groups:

• Baby Room
• 1-Year-Old Room
• 2-Year-Old Room
• 3-Year-Old Room
• 4-Year-Old Room
• 5-Year-Old Room

Activities

The preschool engages children in a variety of fun and educational activities, including:

• Theater performances
• Field trips
• Special day celebrations (e.g., Mother's Day, Father's Day)
• Halloween party
• World Food Day activities (e.g., making peanut butter cookies)

Educational Project

The educational project focuses on stimulating children's senses and encouraging creativity and expression in a supportive environment.

Administrative Structure

• General Assembly
• Board of Directors
• Fiscal Council

Key Personnel

• President: José Sousa Lameira
• 1st Secretary: Diogo Sérgio Moreira Pinto
• 2nd Secretary: Miguel Pedro Freitas Caldas
• Vice-President: José Carlos de Melo Rebelo
• Treasurer: Agostinho da Silva Viana
• Other Board Members: Miguel Ângelo dos Santos Fonseca, Bruno Luis dos Santos Almeida, Artur Alberto Falcão Lopes Cardoso, Artur Celso de Sá Carvalho Pacheco, Vítor Manuel Barros Monteiro.

Contact Information

• Phone: 22 375 2961
• Email: [email protected]

Additional Information

Os Cartolinhas also features sections for testimonials, partnerships, and documents, providing resources for parents and guardians. The school maintains a blog and offers a menu (Ementa) for meals served to children.