Colégio Avião de Papel Cascais

Child care agency Cascais families can consider for early childhood education in Carcavelos is Colégio Avião de Papel. Located on Rua Rio Liz in Arneiro, the college welcomes families with an in-person meeting and a visit to its educational facilities before the next stages focus on the child.

Its educational offer includes a nursery, a “First Steps” nursery group and a mixed-age nursery room. The school’s approach is based on active pedagogies, with children’s interactions with materials and the world around them supporting development.

It identifies with the Movimento da Escola Moderna pedagogical model and follows the Curriculum Guidelines for Early Childhood Education. The programme includes sensory proposals, stories, play, outdoor exploration and contact with nature, including a pedagogical garden and park visits.

Families can also find artistic activities, emotional development, and ongoing close communication with the school. Complementary activities include drama, gymnastics and motor skills, reading mediation, English, music and yoga.

Nutrition is supported by a children’s nutritionist, while the school highlights balanced food, regular physical activity and relaxation moments.