Diseño de un centro de desarrollo infantil para niños entre los 0 y 5 años en la comuna 6 de Barrancabermeja, Santander

Abstract

In this work, in order to mitigate the lack of well-being facilities, decrease the school dropout rate, and support the implementation of early childhood education, the design of an Early Childhood Development Center (CDI) for children aged 0 to 5 in district 6 of the municipality of Barrancabermeja is proposed, applying Vygotsky's sociocultural theory. This theory posits the child's environment as the main point of their learning, emphasizing that it should not be ignored in the classroom. To achieve this, the context was analyzed, clarifying important aspects of its identity through its location, morphology, typologies, as well as climatic, environmental, and social determinants; which defined the ideal location. Additionally, demographic figures were used to determine the type of users, their significant activities, and the number of people who will directly and indirectly benefit from the CDI. The study of typologies of Early Childhood Development Centers and Kindergartens helped define the ideal project that responded urbanistically, functionally, and technically to the need for early education. Finally, design solutions were provided to address key determinants such as solar exposure and high temperatures, emphasizing in the project the main activities distributed around central courtyards, spaces to encourage exploration, and ergonomically correct furniture to promote autonomy. The results were spaces that provide formal and functional conditions facilitating the pedagogical development of children.