Associação de Educação Popular do Zambujal
Type: Preschool/Daycare
Age Group: 3 to 6 years
The Associação de Educação Popular do Zambujal is a welcoming preschool and daycare that focuses on early childhood education. It provides a nurturing environment where children can develop essential skills and abilities as they transition from home to a structured setting. The preschool emphasizes the importance of cooperation with families to support balanced development.
Admission Process
- Provisional Registrations: January to May
- Scholarship Applications: January to May (priority given by order of application)
- Enrollments: May to July
Admission Conditions:
- Must be a member of the Association (minimum fee of €0.50 per month)
- Age between 3 and 6 years
Prioritization Criteria:
- Availability based on age
- Siblings already enrolled
- Criteria set by the pedagogical director and management
Required Documents:
- Citizen Card of parents or guardians
- Citizen Card of the child or birth certificate
- Tax Identification Number (NIF) of the child (if no Citizen Card)
- Vaccination booklet for verification
Scholarship Application Documents:
- IRS declaration of the family unit
- Salary receipts of the family unit
- Proof of family allowance tier
- Beneficiary of Social Insertion Income (RSI)
Payments
- Registration Fee: Paid at enrollment, non-refundable if withdrawn
- Monthly Fee: Set at the beginning of the school year, includes meals
- 10% discount on the second monthly fee for families with siblings enrolled
- Payments are made for 12 months, with July and August paid in 4 installments (September to December)
- Parents cover costs for outings and study visits
- Withdrawal requires one month’s notice; otherwise, the current month’s fee is due
- Fees must be paid during forced closures (epidemics, pandemics, natural disasters) until reopening
Payment Deadlines:
- Payments must be made between the 1st and 10th of each month
- Late payments incur a 30% penalty; failure to pay by the 10th of the following month may result in enrollment cancellation
- Payments can be made via bank transfer or in cash
School Calendar and Hours
- The school year includes holidays and breaks
- Closed in August
- Normal Hours: 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with extension until 7:00 PM
- Entry Time: 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM (late entry requires prior notice)
- Children can leave from 4:30 PM
Extension:
- Regular extension (4:30 PM to 7:00 PM) is free
- Irregular extension (after 7:00 PM until 7:30 PM) is paid and must be requested at the beginning of the school year
- Non-compliance with hours incurs a €5 daily fine
- Families must notify the institution of absences
Health and Accidents
- Children with fever or illness symptoms cannot enter
- Families must pick up children showing signs of illness
- Medications must be delivered to staff, properly labeled, with a treatment form
- A medical certificate is required for re-entry after illness lasting more than 3 days
- Minor accidents receive first aid; serious cases are referred to health facilities, and families are notified
- Insurance covers treatment costs; excess costs are the family's responsibility
Activities Offered
- Physical education
- Theater/Music
- English
Food
- Meals are prepared on-site, focusing on quality and diversity
- Families must inform about dietary habits and allergies
- Lunch and snacks are provided, with specific meal times (Lunch: 12:00 PM; Snack: 3:00 PM/4:00 PM)
Family Meetings
- Scheduled at the beginning of the school year
- Educators meet families on Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM by appointment
- The pedagogical director meets with parents by appointment with 24 hours' notice
Regulations
- Bibs are mandatory
- Children can only leave with authorized individuals
- The Association is not responsible for lost or damaged personal items
- Practical and comfortable clothing is recommended
- Entry and exit reports must be filled out
Final Provisions
- Suggestions for changes to regulations are welcomed from families
- The regulation is effective from September 1, 2022, and may be amended as necessary
Extracurricular Activities
The Associação de Educação Popular do Zambujal offers various extracurricular activities throughout the school year, including:
- Visits to cultural spaces
- Overnight camps with themed activities
- A summer camp in July with beach activities, outings, and picnics
This preschool/daycare is dedicated to providing a safe and enriching environment for children, helping them grow and learn in their early years.
