WHAT WE DO
The Maya Childcare Trust in the UK and Maya Childcare Inc. in the USA together fund and support the Acorn Childcare Center in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. The Center provides a safe and caring educational environment for Guatemalan children living in poverty, at risk of suffering from neglect.
It ensures that children’s basic needs are met and encourages active learning during the formative preschool years, ages 2-6. This is a crucial stage of development and the support they receive at the Center has a positive impact throughout their lives.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
Giving children a better start in life
WHAT’S NEW AT MAYA CHILDCARE
Transforming the lives of families facing extreme poverty.
Meet 5 year old José who enrolled at the Acorn Child Center in January. He lives with his mother, Patricia, and his newborn sister, Jade.
Joi: A story of a healthy start
Meet 4 year old Joi, one of our new students this year.
Celebrating Semana Santa Together
Semana Santa, or Holy Week, in Guatemala is arguably the most important holiday of the year. Our staff felt it was important to give our families a bit of joy and hope during this difficult time.
New Year. New Goals. New Faces.
We have started the new school year with great joy and enthusiasm! Our teachers have planned many fun and creative activities for at-home-learning.
HELP A CHILD TODAY
The Acorn Childcare Center (Centro Infantil Bellota in Spanish) helps give children a better start in life. It provides essential care and education for 2–6 year olds.