Our Company
About Fundaciones
Fundaciones is Spanish for ‘foundations’ and describes perfectly what students learn at our centres. With a trained team, that encourages critical thinking and learning in non-traditional ways our locations become your child’s home away from home. The supportive family atmosphere encourages students to develop the skills needed in today’s ever changing global village.
Who we are – More about our team!
Our Vision
To provide children living in the Caribbean, safe & supportive environments that inspire and motivate, encourage critical thinking and promote a love for and excellence in learning.
Our Mission
Our team of dynamic, passionate, up-to-date, fun and results-oriented educational practitioners work with all stakeholders to ensure that children up to 18 years develop the skills necessary to become independent learners who will contribute responsibly in the global community.
Methods & Philosophy
Our methodology sets us apart. We teach the fundamentals using music, movement, rhymes, chants, art and craft. The result? Almost always absolutely crazy but fun! We also sensitize children to the differences that exist in today’s global village by encouraging them to be more socially receptive and tolerant citizens. This is especially fun when kids are exposed to a second language. My wish is that all children at our centres learn how to reason and think through situations, and of course learn a second language.”
– Rachael McDonald (Founder & Director)
The Road so Far
Fundaciones began in 2008 when our director, Rachael McDonald formally committed to starting a business that was centered around her love for children and Spanish. In just under a year, Fundaciones opened it’s headquarters on Hillcrest Avenue, Kingston 6, referred to as El Centro.
El Centro was conceptualized as an after school centre for kids up to 18 years old. A pioneer in the children and educational industry through offering the gamut of things for kids to do, the programme line up grew along with the student numbers. Language sessions, GSAT help, Art & Craft clubs, College Prep programmes and even Jamaica’s first hands-on Science session were synonymous with the organization.
The positive reception by the Kingston community and responses to parental wishes prompted the launch of the bilingual early childhood programme in September 2010.
This success with young children translated to the launch of Fundaciones’ second location in western Jamaica. By the start of 2016-2017 academic year, Fundaciones moved spaces in Montego Bay for one that was triple the size and would accommodate the increase in student interest and numbers.
With a genuine desire to revolutionize education in the island, Fundaciones began offering programmes in Portmore, Jamaica and also introduced teacher support and trainings.
