They are much stronger and responsible, and therefore responsive. They develop their self-esteem, their identity and their sensitivity. Once they graduate, they are ready to teach in the formal learning sector. We would like to change this. These early-learning centers can be organized in a church, club or private house.
Someone usually lends a club or some other place in the community.
Arriola s group does not own any of the houses. Even though parents do not pay a fee, they may contribute with voluntary donations or with their work. When Mita-Rogas serve as care centers, the parents hire one or two mothers to look after the children and prepare meals. We may get coupons for milk from local authorities, but we cannot ask for the milk in advance. We have to wait until it's all consumed before making a new order.