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EDI in Taquara celebrates its 10th anniversary and gains a playroom for 320 children.
Published on 01/10/2026 - 18:08 | Updated
The first unit to receive Brincaê, a project by RIOinclui, will have a playful and inclusive environment. Photo: João Ventura The Felipe de Souza Gomes Paralympic Medalist Early Childhood Development Center (EDI), in Taquara, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The celebration was attended by the city's first lady, Victoria Henriques, and brought together children, families, professionals, and guests to celebrate the unit's history and honor current and former students who are part of it.
As a birthday gift, EDI will be the first space in the network to host Brincaê, a RIOinclui project focused on early childhood. The new environment was designed for the 320 students to play, explore, and experiment with different possibilities in a welcoming, playful, and inclusive space.
"The idea is for each child to feel welcome and realize that this space belongs to them. A place where playing is learning, where curiosity is valued, and where every discovery can be an opportunity for development. It will be the first of a series in our municipal network. And I am sure that with your help, everything will be alright," explained Victoria Henriques, the municipality's first lady.
Created by the RIOinclui team, Brincaê brings together sensory stimuli and activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and autonomy. The idea is to offer children opportunities to discover the world through play, interaction, and experimentation, respecting different paces and ways of learning.
– This sensory playroom is a gift that comes with a proposal for inclusion, a proposal that will benefit all students. Because, after all, what is good for the included student is good for everyone. A sensitive school is good for everyone. That's why we had no doubt in embracing this project. The child of the poor, the child of the worker, has the right to a quality school, a good school. And a good school, a good education, is one in which the child learns. Everything here is thought out with great care and a lot of technique for our students – stated the municipal Secretary of Education, Hugo Nepomuceno.
In early childhood, these experiences play an important role in cognitive, motor, emotional, and social development. Therefore, the environment is also considered part of the learning process: a safe and inviting place where children can play freely, make discoveries, and develop different skills from an early age.
RIOIncludes
RIOinclui, the Social Work of the City of Rio de Janeiro, is a philanthropic, non-profit civil association dedicated to promoting the dignity, autonomy, and inclusion of people with disabilities and their families.
The organization develops programs focused on improving quality of life, accessibility, and income generation. Through the Housing and Access program, it carries out renovations and adaptations in homes to ensure greater accessibility, safety, and autonomy for people with disabilities in vulnerable situations. With the YOUR ACTION program, it offers courses and initiatives aimed at inclusion in the job market and the development of autonomy.
Furthermore, through its Donation Center, it receives and distributes food donations to institutions and families in vulnerable situations, in addition to promoting awareness campaigns. Through partnerships with companies and institutions, it also provides its beneficiaries and their families with access to cultural, sporting, and leisure experiences, based on invitations and inclusion opportunities offered by partners through the Convida Família (Invite Family) and Convida Rio (Invite Rio) programs.
