3. The History of the
Childcare System
Childcare is caring for and supervision of a child
or children. Peru is still one of the countries in
Latin America with the highest level of income
inequality.
Nearly one out of two Peruvians lives in poverty-
three out of five in the case of children.
4. In 1902, the first kindergarten for children 2 to 8 year
old.
In 1985, Childcare started breakfast program in the
slums of Peru feeding around 500 children.
In 1993:Ministry of education and UNICEF
developed the national house daycare
certifies.
Constitution makes compulsion for children
aged 5 to 6 year old to have one year early
education primary school.
5. The Underlying
Philosophy
Great difference due to household income and
demographic.
- More focus is placed on children over 3 years old.
Government believes it’s important for younger children
to have early education to promote good nutrition,
health and immunization.
Regarding art, independence and creativity, Peru
believe these are important educational points.
6. Childcare Availability
2 main types of childcare include government funded
(formal) and community based centers (informal)
Formal centers are found mostly in the city
focus is placed on education and integration into primary
school
Community centers are located in rural neighborhoods
focus is placed on health and nutrition
Private centers are available but limited
7. ECCE vs. ECE
Formal training: Professionals require 3 or 5 year degree
support staff including nutritionist and
social workers available
(Primary and Secondary school)
Informal training: Depends on age group for child care
community agents/professionals usually
provide some materials and training for
educators
(Community based day care)
