Education

Bragança to have a new social daycare with extended hours

The Associação de Socorros Mútuos dos Artistas de Bragança (ASMAB) is opening a new social daycare center in early 2027 with capacity for 42 children (ages 0 to 3). The center will operate from 8:00 to 19:00, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of Saturday care, and monthly fees will be based on family income and IRS tax brackets.

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If you live in Bragança and work non-standard hours, this new service may provide an affordable childcare option once it opens early next year.

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