Back to School

After a well deserved summer break, the preschool at Futuro Lleno de Esperanza is back in full swing. This year we have 63 students enrolled in our morning preschool program, and 32 others of those students benefit from our full day care program.


Childcare is expensive. Quality childcare, in our community, is hard to find. Because of the scarcity of this service, many mothers are unable to enter the workforce to help provide for their families and, unfortunately, wages in the Dominican Republic for under-educated and under-skilled laborers are not enough to sustain a family. Since the beginning, Futuro has had a full day after care program for a fraction of the cost of what local care centers charge. The students in this program receive a nutritious breakfast and lunch which not only helps to alleviate food costs for their families, but also works towards prevention of illnesses that are more prevalent in under-nourished children like respiratory illness, anemia, stomach issues, and more.

Our students are being prepared to love learning. Their classrooms are full of learning opportunities - each center set up for exploration. The beginning of the school year is often hectic and messy as the kids get used to our routines, but in a few weeks everything will calm down and peeking into classrooms will offer a glimpse into how much the kids grow. Watching them engaged in meaningful play, discovering new ideas, and observing their progress is amazing!

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We are currently looking for meal sponsors for this school year. For $11 dollars a month, you can help offset our costs for breakfast for all of our students for 1 day. For $24 dollars a month,you can help offset our costs for breakfast and lunch for all of our students for 1 day. For more information, check the donate link here on our blog!