Casa do Povo De Vila de Prado
Location: Vila de Prado, near a historic Roman bridge and the Cávado River.
Founded: April 20, 1943.
Type: Private Institution of Social Solidarity (IPSS) - Non-profit, associative institution.
Mission Statement
"Existimos para servir" (We exist to serve).
Goals
- Support for children and youth
- Support for families
- Support for social and community integration
- Support and protection for citizens in old age and disability
Services Offered
- Creche (Daycare): Currently has a capacity of 33 children, with plans to expand to 78.
- Pre-school Education: Established a Kindergarten in 1982, now serving 95 children aged 2-6 in four classrooms.
- C.A.T.L. (Centro de Atividades de Tempos Livres): Created in 1986 for children aged 6-12, currently serving around 80 children.
- Home Support Service: For 40 users, focusing on the elderly and people with reduced mobility.
Educational Activities
- Free music classes for preschool children and two-year-olds in the nursery.
- Extracurricular activities such as swimming lessons and English classes.
Cultural Activities
- Folkloric Group: Founded in 2007, with about 80 members, performing traditional dances and music from the region.
- Participation in local initiatives and projects to promote cultural heritage.
Community Involvement
- Member of the Inter-Freguesias Social Commission of the Southern Area of Vila Verde.
- Co-opted member of the General Council of the Prado School Group.
Historical Context
- Originally served as a cooperative for rural workers and landowners, focusing on social cooperation, health assistance, and education.
- Became a legal entity of public utility in 1982 and recognized as an IPSS in 1998.
Property and Facilities
- Acquired the headquarters building in 1969, renovated in 2003.
- Acquired Casa das Escadinhas in 2007 for nursery services.
- New building under construction to increase creche capacity.
Future Plans
- Studying projects for the old medical post building and improving energy efficiency in existing buildings.
Contact Information
Casa do Povo De Vila de Prado is dedicated to providing quality preschool and daycare services while actively engaging with the community and supporting families.
