Recreational, artistic and social action activities marked the commemoration of the 17 years.

Costumes, music and colors were the protagonists in the celebration of the seventeenth anniversary of the Kindergarten and Nursery "Los Papayitos", which works at the service of the students of the University of La Serena.

The kindergarten currently has an enrollment of 43 boys and girls, who are sons and daughters of students in this house of study. There are 11 employees working there, including nursery school educators, nursery educator assistants, and service assistants.

Ana María Correa, director of the garden, indicated that “we carry out the anniversary and Children's Day activities. We manage and develop all these activities together with the Parent Center, who are students of the University”.

The entire educational community participated in these activities, contemplating sports activities at the Cendyr Sports Complex, where boys and girls shared with their parents, guardians and garden officials. There was also a parade that toured the city to promote good treatment of children and interact with the community that surrounds them, and in which they also accompanied the Circo Minero, which brightened up the activity with its artists. The activities culminated in the celebration of Children's Day, with a colorful party that everyone shared with joy.

The president of the Parent Center, Abraham Díaz, a Kinesiology student, referred to his experience as a parent in the "Los Papayitos" Garden: "it has been a complicated process, especially if we are parents and at the same time we are studying because the time is a relevant factor. In my case, I am hospitalized, which means that I have a restricted time, but my teachers and our career are in contact with the kindergarten and they have always made it easier for me to come to meetings and be able to be present when necessary. The experience that I have had in this time has been excellent, the garden has exceeded my expectations that I had at the beginning. I hope that my son can continue the years that his mother is in his career, we also hope that the students learn about the garden so that they can bring their children so that our community continues to grow ”.

Source: DGAE Diffusion