Pré- Escolar, Casa Vera Cruz

Pré-Escolar, Casa Vera Cruz

Location: Rua Prior Manuel António Fernandes, nº21, Sá-Barrocas, 3800-129 Aveiro, Portugal
Contact Information:

• Phone (Landline): 234 380 420
• Phone (Mobile): 934 000 170
• Email: casaveracruz@casaveracruz.pt
• Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Services Offered

• Creche (Daycare)
• Pré-Escolar (Preschool)
• CATL (Centro de Atividades de Tempos Livres)
• CAFAP (Centro de Apoio Familiar e Aconselhamento Parental)
• CLAIM Aveiro
• Casa Abrigo VeraVida (Shelter for victims of domestic violence)
• Puro Linho (Cleaning and laundry services)
• VeraEventos (Event organization)
• Formação e Consultoria (Training and Consulting)

Mission

To combat various forms of poverty and social exclusion, promoting the quality of life in the community through innovative responses.

Vision

To be recognized as a reference IPSS (Private Institution of Social Solidarity), pioneering in the implementation of quality educational and social practices.

Values

• Common Good
• Respect and Openness to Others
• Justice and Equity
• Teamwork and Mutual Help
• Professionalism and Rigor

Capacity and Facilities

• Total capacity for 158 children across two buildings: Creche do Edifício Padre Fernandes and Creche da Vera e do Cruz.
• Facilities include 12 activity rooms, 5 dining rooms, 1 multipurpose room, 1 playroom, and 2 outdoor playgrounds.

Staff

• Educational Services Manager: Ana Paula Hipólito
• Technical Director: Maria Ilídia Távora
• Early Childhood Educators: 10
• Educational Support Assistants: 22

Enrollment Information

• Applications for children (already born and with NISS) are accepted year-round via an electronic form on the enrollment page.
• Parents must update the initial application data if there are significant changes relevant to the child's admission.

Projects and Initiatives

• Papa Léguas: Focuses on intercultural education and integration of children from third countries and their families.
• FO.CO 2030: A training plan in education and training, focusing on support services for children and youth.
• Food Distribution: Ongoing projects to support food security in the community.

Social Media

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• Instagram
• YouTube

Additional Information

• The institution is committed to continuous improvement in service quality and focuses on community development initiatives.
• Donations are welcome and are tax-deductible under the Estatuto dos Benefícios Fiscais.