Grãos de Gente - Creche

Grãos de Gente - Creche

Location:
Quinta do Marquês, Av. da República 2784-505, Oeiras, Portugal

Contact Information:

• Daycare Phone: 914 438 764
• Kindergarten Phone: 914 443 567
• Email:
  • direccao@graosdegente.pt
  • secretariado@graosdegente.pt

Overview

Grãos de Gente is a welcoming preschool and daycare that focuses on the development of children. The facility is designed to provide a nurturing environment where children can learn and grow.

Facilities

• Creche (Daycare):

  • Total area: 255 m²
  • Includes:
    • Berçário (Sala Amarela) for 8 infants
    • Three activity rooms for children aged 12 to 36 months (Salas Azul, Laranja, Verde) for a total of 43 children
    • Bathrooms for children and staff
    • Refectory and milk kitchen
    • Kitchen for meal support (meals provided by an external supplier)
    • Technical staff office

• Jardim de Infância (Kindergarten):

  • Total area: 333 m²
  • Includes:
    • Three activity rooms (Sala Rosa for 23 children, Sala Arco-Íris for 46 children total)
    • Bathrooms for children and staff
    • Refectory and pantry
    • Kitchen for meal support (meals provided by an external supplier)
    • Administrative office and technical staff office
    • Meeting room and support room for educational materials

• Outdoor Space:

  • Over 500 m² with wooden structures (house and train), sandbox, and slides
  • Covered area for play on rainy days

Food Policy

Grãos de Gente offers a vegetarian food option as part of its commitment to healthy eating.

Activities

The preschool emphasizes the importance of nature and animal interactions. Weekly nature outings allow children to engage with the environment, which is seen as essential for their development.

Emotional Support for Parents

Grãos de Gente provides guidance for parents on managing the emotional aspects of saying goodbye at school. Recommendations include:

• Preparing for longer goodbyes (more than 15 minutes)
• Maintaining a calm and positive attitude
• Allowing children to bring a comfort item
• Creating a special goodbye routine
• Avoiding apologies for leaving

Management

The management of Grãos de Gente is handled by a group of parents and associates elected at the General Assembly.

Accessibility

The facility is conveniently located near Oeiras train station and has a bus stop at the entrance of Quinta.

Grãos de Gente is dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for children, focusing on their emotional and developmental needs.