El Principito Child Center Renovation Starts in Puerto Morelos

Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo — Renovation work has commenced at the Centro Asistencial para el Desarrollo Infantil (CADI) "El Principito," a prominent early childhood education facility in Puerto Morelos. The project, supported by the Fundación The Fives, aims to modernize the center’s infrastructure to provide a safer, more functional, and dignified environment for the children it serves.

A Commitment to Early Childhood Development

Puerto Morelos Mayor Blanca Merari Tziu Muñoz officially launched the renovation with a ceremonial groundbreaking. "We are working to give a new face to one of our most emblematic institutions, CADI 'El Principito,' thanks to the collaboration of allies like the Fundación The Fives," she stated.

The mayor emphasized that the improvements align with the municipal government’s commitment to enhancing early childhood and preschool education. "The first years of life are fundamental for the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of the children who attend this center," she added.

Tziu Muñoz also acknowledged the efforts of the educators, parents, and staff at CADI, praising their dedication to creating a nurturing environment for the children.

Scope of the Renovation

Allen Genaro Alor, Director of Human Resources for Grupo The Fives, outlined the planned upgrades, which include:

• Renovation and leveling of the central courtyard.
• Waterproofing and leveling of rooftops.
• Inspection and repairs of electrical, gas, plumbing, and sanitary systems.
• Construction of a rear wall to improve privacy.
• Installation of a roof structure in the back area.
• Full repainting of the facility, including metalwork.
• Landscaping improvements.
• Installation of an absorption well.

The project is expected to be completed within six weeks.

Community Gratitude and Participation

Diana Hau Azcorra, Director of Social Work and head of CADI "El Principito," along with the Puerto Morelos DIF (Sistema para el Desarrollo Integral de la Familia) representative, expressed gratitude to the municipal authorities and the Fundación The Fives for their support. The renovations, they noted, will ensure a more pleasant, engaging, and secure space for the children.

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by key figures, including:

• Juanita Chacón Canché, Honorary President of DIF Puerto Morelos.
• Gretel Miranda Álvarez, Architect from Grupo The Fives.
• Ana Cristina Castillo Francisco, Representative of the CADI Parents’ Committee.
• Councilmembers Antonio Chuc Pech and Gonzalo Calderón Poot.
• Additional government officials and members of the public.

The event marked a significant step in upgrading one of Puerto Morelos’ most vital educational institutions.