Minister Diana Ramírez inspects child development center in Ambato

Diana Ramírez, the Minister of Labor and Human Development, visited the Blanca Martínez Mera Child Development Center (CDI) in Ambato, Tungurahua province. The facility provides care and services to 90 children between the ages of 1 and 3.

The center operates with an annual government investment of USD 188,000. It is staffed by 10 child development educators and one coordinator. Services include eight hours of daily care, four nutritious meals, and periodic weight and height monitoring to help prevent chronic childhood malnutrition.

Minister Ramírez stated that the visit aimed to ensure services are provided with quality and commitment, following directives from President Daniel Noboa to maintain a presence in the territory and address family needs. The program prioritizes children from families living in poverty or extreme poverty.