Join Our Rainforest Journey
We aim to create a secure environment where every child feels safe and supported.
Rainforest Kids Child Development Center was built by the General Services Administration (GSA) in 2002, mainly to serve the needs of federal families, now we also welcome community families. We are located in Hato Rey, within the Federal Office Building premises. More than just a child development center, our program is a valuable experience that increases connections in our community ensuring optimal development and learning for all, to create a School Family.
Our Values
Our Philosophy
We affirm that the child, in its essence, is a unique being. Our responsive and caring teachers will provide meaningful learning opportunities based on the interests of the children, through play and kinesthetic experiences to develop their maximum potential holistically. We believe that language blends the lines of diversity. Through a bilingualism immersion experience we will open a new perspective of the world to our children. With our community we build a founded connection based on respect, compassion, empathy, and open communication to create our Rainforest Kids Community
Enrollment Fees
2nd Child Registration 20% off
Once a Year $975.00 (Non Refundable)
Infants & Transition
Monthly Tuition Federal Families
$734
Monthly Tuition Community Families
$893
Young Toddlers, Toddlers & Old Toddlers
Monthly Tuition Federal Families
$700
Monthly Tuition Community Families
$800
Young Preschool, Preschool & Pre-K
Monthly Tuition Federal Families
$705
Monthly Tuition Community Families
$834
Our Mission
“Sowing the seeds of curiosity, to cultivate the learning that will be the success of tomorrow.”
Nurture and encourage every child to reach confidence on their abilities valuing their individuality. Children will be able to accomplish self-regulation, problem-solving skills, and full acquisition of independence, to address the challenges of the learning experiences.
MEET OUR TEAM
Qualified Teachers
We strive to work together to build and maintain trusting and respectful relationships with both children and families.
Lynell
Educational Director
Blanca
Teacher
Mi compromiso es fomentar el buen comportamiento, el aprendizaje, la diversión y el cariño entre los niños. Estoy dedicada a crear un entorno enriquecedor y afectuoso para cada uno de ellos. Por tal motivo, al estar en rotación de salones, puedo trabajar con cada uno de los niños y brindarle la asistencia que necesitan.
Marybel
Teacher
Idalia
Administrative Director
Rosemary
Teacher
Soy responsable, comprometida y servicial. Tengo amplia experiencia trabajando con niños de todas las edades, siempre ha sido mi pasión y entrega. Lo que me apasiona de la Educación Temprana es que todos se lleven un recuerdo de mi, por mis cuidados, por llenarlos de mucho amor y por apoyarlos a desarrollar sus conocimientos, habilidades y destrezas llevándome la satisfacción que juntos lograremos aportar a un mejor futuro.
Stephanie
Teacher
Maritza
Teacher
Me considero una persona alegre, dinámica, extrovertida, simpática y creativa. Me gusta conversar con todos. Siempre estoy dispuesta a ayudar y a envolverme en todo lo que me sea posible. Como maestra, considero que tengo las ganas de crecer, aprender, confiar en el proceso para ver los frutos a largo plazo. Disfruto la educación temprana, su creatividad, su espontaneidad. Me gusta mi profesión.
Eyla
Teacher
Amysabel
Teacher
OUR GOALS
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Provide children a predictable and flexible environment where they feel safe and secure to participate actively. Having experiences based on their interests that engage their curiosity by exploring, investigating, and manipulating, using their spontaneous imagination.
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Provide opportunities to our team members to be at the forefront of education to support children with the more innovative educational systems and methods.
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Fostering our families by bringing unique support and high-quality service. Establish an effective, respectful, and open communication with families to work as a team to enrich the child’s development.
WhatWe Have to offer
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A spacious 15,000 square foot facility
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Highly Qualified Teachers with Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or its equivalent and CPR & First Aid Certification
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A High Adult-Child Ratio (According to NAEYC’s Standards)
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English and Spanish written and spoken languages
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Comprehensive Developmental Curriculum that includes:
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Creative Curriculum and Gold Strategies
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Conscious Discipline
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Comprehensive assessment procedures to identify each child’s level of development with ASQ & ASQSE
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Drop In Service (For Federal Families Only)
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Inner playground with specialized equipment & activities
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Air Conditioner in the classrooms
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Piccolo Musik 4 Kids, Chiqui Ballet, Chiqui Gym, Chiqui Hip Hop & Taekwondo (Optional)
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Physical Education Class
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Safe & Nurturing Environment
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Drop In Service (For Federal Families Only)
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24 Hour Security, Restricted access, Guard on Site & Security Cameras (Inside and Outside perimeter)
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Healthy Nutrition: Three Nutritional Meals a day developed by a certified licensed Nutritionist
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Parent’s Workshops
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Parent’s Library
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Convenient Service Hours and Location
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Open all year round (except Federal Holidays, Teachers’ Day and two weeks per year for maintenance – a week in December and a week in July)
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Open door policy were parents and family members are welcomed
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Flexi-time, parents may bring the children at the time they need, no specific time to drop off or pick up.
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Specialists Consultant Services (Optional : special education, occupational therapy, speech & language pathologist, etc.)
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State & Federal Licenses and Certifications
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Summer Program (3-8 years old)
Next Event
Fun Forest Summer Club (3-8 Years old)June 02 2025
What Makes Us Unique
Eco-Healthy Child Care®, EHCC
Is a national program that supports child care providers in creating child care settings that are as happy, healthy, safe and green as possible. The program allows parents to choose child care facilities that are committed to creating a healthier environment for children to learn and grow.
Nemours Children’s Health, Healthy Kids, Healthy Future
is a national effort to promote healthy eating and physical activity in child care. We partner with national and state organizations to embed best practices in early care and education (ECE) settings and systems. Nemours develops, implements, and shares resources for ECE professionals to create healthier environments for young children. Healthy Kids, Healthy Future continues the momentum started by Let’s Move! Child Care launched in 2011 as part of Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative to prevent childhood obesity.
Teaching Strategies
is research-based and supports the development of the whole child. High-quality, comprehensive resources empower educators to intentionally teach and care for our youngest learners during the most critical and formative years of development.
Conscious Discipline
is our social emotional approach that is based on mindfulness and brain research. This approach increases connections between adults and children by creating a positive culture and transforming every situation into a teachable moment that supports development of self-regulation and communication skills. The mission of Loving Guidance is to provide every adult with the inspiration, knowledge and skills to implement Conscious Discipline, improving children’s lives for generations.
Leader in Me
Leader in Me is based on a theory of change known as the See-Do-Get Cycle. When you change the way you See things, it influences what you Do and the results you Get”. We use this program to empower children by establishing an innovative way of decision making, teamwork and autonomy that create leaders. This method positively impacts our program, and in the future, it’s going to impact our society. The Creative
General Service Administration, GSA
For more than 25 years GSA has helped federal workers gain access to workplace child care facilities. Today, more than 100 independently operated child care centers are located in GSA-managed spaces across the country. These centers offer safe and high quality care to federal workers and citizens.
National Association for the Education of the Young Children, NAEYC
You want to make sure you choose the right program for your child. For more than 20 years, families have relied on NAEYC Accreditation to ensure the quality of education and care provided in programs for young children. Accredited programs have met NAEYC’s 10 standards for high-quality early childhood education. NAEYC Accreditation ensures that programs are safe, well prepared, and intentional about ensuring children’s success.