Heidi

CEI Heidi is a private Early Childhood Education center located in Jaén, catering to the first cycle, from 0 to 3 years old. It has over 40 years of experience under the same management, having been founded in 1978 under the name Guardería Heidi. It is situated in the city center, in a well-connected area, just a few meters from the bus station. Its facilities, renovated in 2024, are spacious and modern, with each space adapted to the corresponding age group.

The educational offer is organized into classrooms by age: one classroom for children under 1 year with 8 places, two classrooms for children aged 1 to 2 years with 26 places, and two classrooms for the age group of 2 to 3 years with 36 places. The places for 2 to 3 years are free, while the remaining ones are subsidized based on income, up to 100%. The center is part of the Family Assistance Program of the Junta de Andalucía and offers support for managing the application for this aid. Its services include a library, dining room, school transport, and extracurricular activities. Regarding languages, Spanish is used, and English is introduced in a playful and natural way in the daily routine.

The educational project is adapted to the stage of 0 to 3 years, with specific objectives for each age group, respecting the developmental maturity and individuality of each child. Its pedagogical lines include psychomotor development, emotional and social development, introduction to the English language, first contact with literacy, acquisition of healthy habits, active participation of families, personalized tutoring and daily agenda, workshops and experiential activities, and outings and excursions. Play is used as a fundamental axis for psychomotor and emotional social development, and socialization, self-esteem, and diversity are encouraged.