Board members, management, staff, teachers, parents and friends of Centro Mater gathered to celebrate the opening and inauguration of the 5th Child care center dedicated to caring for children and helping their families in Miami Dade.
Located in the heart of Little Havana, CentroMater Pepe and Lucila Ortega Center will educate, protect and nourish 80 low-income children ages 3 - 5 years old, with a staff of 8 teachers and two case managers. This new Child Care facility will provide parents the opportunity to work, knowing their children are being cared for and educated in a safe, loving and nurturing environment.
The center has been named in honor of Pepe and Lucila Ortega, two pillars on which Centro Maters progress has been built. Their love and commitment exemplifies the true meaning of altruism. For more than four decades Pepe and Lucila Ortega have fueled Centro Maters growth, without any desire for public recognition. This honor is well deserved and long overdue. Pepe and Lucila Ortega truly are a source of motivation and Inspiration for CentroMater.
Although Pepe Ortega, founder of Sazon Goya Food Company, a well known businessman, community leader and philanthropist, recently passed away, his lovely wife Lucila was there to cut the ribbon and celebrate this much anticipated moment. Pepe will be remembered fondly as a philanthropist thanks to his generous donations to the League against Cancer, Jose Marti scholarships, Centro Mater Foundation, and Mercy Hospital.
Among those with something special to share about the history, the mission and the special gifts of Centro Mater were Ana Ortega, president and Isabel de Quesada, vice president of the Centro Mater Foundation.This experience gives us a unique inside vision to get pre-school children ready for school. The centers create a safe, nurturing environment that allows children to be problem-solvers, independent explorers and creative thinkers.
Who is Eligible?
Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.
How to Apply?
Contact Catholic Health Services at 1-877-CHS-4ME2 for more information about early education programs for children and child care. Or visit catholichealthservices.org
Center Locations:
Centro Mater East HS / EHS
418 SW 4th Ave, Miami FL
(305) 545-7720
Centro Mater East II
421 SW 4th St, Miami FL
(305) 887-1140
Centro Mater Walker Park
800 W 29th St, Hialeah FL
(305) 887-1140
Located in the heart of Little Havana, CentroMater Pepe and Lucila Ortega Center will educate, protect and nourish 80 low-income children ages 3 - 5 years old, with a staff of 8 teachers and two case managers. This new Child Care facility will provide parents the opportunity to work, knowing their children are being cared for and educated in a safe, loving and nurturing environment.
The center has been named in honor of Pepe and Lucila Ortega, two pillars on which Centro Maters progress has been built. Their love and commitment exemplifies the true meaning of altruism. For more than four decades Pepe and Lucila Ortega have fueled Centro Maters growth, without any desire for public recognition. This honor is well deserved and long overdue. Pepe and Lucila Ortega truly are a source of motivation and Inspiration for CentroMater.
Although Pepe Ortega, founder of Sazon Goya Food Company, a well known businessman, community leader and philanthropist, recently passed away, his lovely wife Lucila was there to cut the ribbon and celebrate this much anticipated moment. Pepe will be remembered fondly as a philanthropist thanks to his generous donations to the League against Cancer, Jose Marti scholarships, Centro Mater Foundation, and Mercy Hospital.
Among those with something special to share about the history, the mission and the special gifts of Centro Mater were Ana Ortega, president and Isabel de Quesada, vice president of the Centro Mater Foundation.This experience gives us a unique inside vision to get pre-school children ready for school. The centers create a safe, nurturing environment that allows children to be problem-solvers, independent explorers and creative thinkers.
Who is Eligible?
Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.
How to Apply?
Contact Catholic Health Services at 1-877-CHS-4ME2 for more information about early education programs for children and child care. Or visit catholichealthservices.org
Center Locations:
Centro Mater East HS / EHS
418 SW 4th Ave, Miami FL
(305) 545-7720
Centro Mater East II
421 SW 4th St, Miami FL
(305) 887-1140
Centro Mater Walker Park
800 W 29th St, Hialeah FL
(305) 887-1140
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