Founded in 2001, the Arte Tio
Joăo creche was first formed with the intention of
meeting the everyday care needs of children in Rocinha favela
from the ages of 4 months to 6 years.
It aims to fill a
community absence of care for very young infants, and the
creche's mission is to provide ‘playful education', focusing on
health, love, trust, sharing, joy, and happiness.