What is Hipocampus – Learning Centers?
Hipocampus – Learning Centers is a certified B company dedicated to providing quality care and education for early childhood. Focused on children aged 1 to 8 years, this initiative aims to unlock the incredible potential of early childhood as a foundation for building more prosperous and sustainable communities. It’s not just about daycare; it’s about creating environments where childhood is truly respected and nurtured. Hipocampus goes beyond traditional childcare by blending education with care, making sure children, parents, and communities are all at the heart of its mission.
Main Benefits and Key Figures
Hipocampus delivers tangible value across multiple fronts. Here are some key figures that highlight its impact:
- 12 Learning and Care Centers actively serving communities
- 3,950 children benefiting from quality early education and care
- 4,330 caregivers supported through accessible learning communities
- 115 educators trained to uphold high standards in childcare
These numbers reflect a strong commitment to improving early childhood experiences, supporting working parents, and fostering inclusive environments.
Understanding the Certified B Company Status
Being a certified B company means Hipocampus is part of a global movement using business as a force for good. This certification, verified by B Lab, confirms that Hipocampus meets rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. The B Corporation Movement is all about shifting the economic system—from benefiting only a few to benefiting everyone, from concentrating wealth to ensuring equity, and from extraction to regeneration. Hipocampus embraces this ethos, making sure its work in early childhood care contributes to a fairer, more interconnected world.
Innovative Approach to Early Childhood Care
The approach at Hipocampus is all about building a culture where quality childcare is not just valued but accessible and essential. Solutions are designed to fit the realities of how people live, learn, and work today. This means putting children, mothers, fathers, and communities right at the center of every decision. It’s a dynamic, adaptable model that recognizes the diverse needs of families and caregivers, ensuring that early childhood education is flexible, inclusive, and empowering.
Unique Solutions Offered by Hipocampus
Hipocampus operates Learning Centers that go way beyond traditional daycare services. These centers are complemented by digital learning communities for caregivers, which use accessible technology and engaging content to support caregiving practices. This dual approach ensures that both children and their caregivers receive the attention and resources they need to thrive. Plus, the centers often partner with companies, providing corporate daycare solutions that help working parents balance their professional and family lives.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – promoting healthy development in early childhood
- SDG 4: Quality Education – ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education for young children
- SDG 5: Gender Equality – supporting working parents and promoting gender inclusion
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – enhancing productivity and reducing absenteeism through quality childcare
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – making childcare accessible and affordable for diverse communities
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – building stronger, more resilient communities through early education
Locations and Community Integration
Hipocampus Learning Centers are strategically located across Mexico, including Mexico City, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Veracruz, Estado de México, and Durango. Each center is designed to serve specific communities, often partnering with local companies like Grupo Altex, Grupo Bimbo, and Grupo MyR. Some centers are open to the broader community, while others focus exclusively on employees of partner companies. This localized approach ensures that the centers meet the unique needs of their communities, offering extended hours, affordable costs, and a nurturing environment that respects each child’s individual pace.
