Our Family

A center built around childhood

We support the early years with respect, educational purpose and a close relationship with every family.

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Our story

What was once a dream now has open doors

We are Metropolitano Hacia una Infancia Feliz: an educational project of Fundación Metropolitana del Ecuador in La Mariscal, Quito.

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Discover the story behind our commitment to transforming lives and the purpose that inspires us to nurture a happy childhood.

Philosophy

Mission and vision

Mission

To provide excellent holistic care and education, where play and active exploration drive learning. We foster cognitive, emotional and physical development in a safe and caring environment, integrating modern skills and working in close partnership with families.

Vision

To become a leading early education institution through our innovative, eclectic approach. We nurture happy, independent children who are prepared for the future, building life skills and using our physical spaces as a “third teacher” that inspires continuous discovery.

Institutional values

Principles that guide how we educate and live together.

Respect

Foster respect for individuality and diversity.

Empathy

Promote empathy in interpersonal relationships.

Responsibility

Develop responsibility in everyday actions.

Inclusion

Ensure inclusion as a fundamental principle of education.

Solidarity

Encourage solidarity as the foundation of community life.

Honesty

Strengthen honesty in actions and decisions.

Creativity

Stimulate creativity as a means of expression and learning.

Independence

Foster children’s progressive independence.

Value proposition

Why choose us?

Select a commitment and discover how we live it every day alongside children and families.

Our team

Professionals with the experience and expertise you need

María José Espinoza Soria

María José Espinoza Soria

  • Early Education Center Administrative Director
  • Doctoral student in Education
  • Master’s degree in Educational Management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Elementary Education concentration
Ihsiz Puente Salgado

Ihsiz Puente Salgado

  • Early Education Center Academic Coordinator
  • Master’s degree in Inclusive Education and Diversity
  • Specialist in early stimulation and child development
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood concentration

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