OMEP España

Early childhood education and care

OMEP España is the Spanish national committee of the World Organization for Early Childhood Education (OMEP), an international nonprofit nongovernmental organization focused on early childhood education and care. The Spanish committee was founded in 1967 by educator Aurora Medina de la Fuente.

International background

OMEP was founded in 1948 by Alva Myrdal of Sweden and Lady Allen of Hurtwood of the United Kingdom. It has representatives in more than 70 countries and holds consultative status with UNESCO, UNICEF, the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), and the Council of Europe.

Areas of work

The organization focuses on children from birth to age eight, with particular attention to their right to quality education and care. Its work includes:

• Promoting research and study on early childhood
• Sharing information on the needs of children ages zero to eight
• Training education and health professionals
• Family education
• Organizing international and regional conferences and symposia
• Collaborating with organizations that share similar goals

Programs and publications

The Spanish committee publishes research, knowledge-sharing, and public education articles. It also organizes professional training, webinars, workshops, and conferences, and maintains an online learning program and an informational newsletter.

Membership and contact

OMEP España welcomes teachers, students, health professionals, psychologists, scientists, parents, educational associations, and schools. It includes affiliated schools and educational members. Email: info@omep-spain.org.