Fundación Integra

What Fundación Integra does

Fundación Integra is a Chilean private non-profit foundation founded in 1991 that operates free public early childhood education services (salas cuna and jardines infantiles) under the Chilean government's educational framework. It is one of two principal private providers authorized by the Ministerio de Educación to deliver publicly funded early childhood care and education in Chile. Through its network of 1,245 establecimientos, supported by 16 regional offices, the foundation serves more than 80,000 children and operates in 92.2% of Chilean communes, making it the geographically most extensive private provider of free early childhood education in the country.

The foundation's core "product" is early childhood education delivered to children typically aged 0-5, anchored by its Referente Curricular 2025 pedagogical framework. Operationally, it is supported by digital platforms including the ASI internal management system and a public geolocator of establishments that helps families locate services. Quality assurance is structured around ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001 certifications, and the foundation participates in international and national policy ecosystems through partnerships with UNICEF, UNESCO and the Chile Crece Contigo program. Educator capability is being elevated through Programa Crecer+, a continuous professional development offering.

Fundación Integra's business model is non-commercial: it does not generate traditional revenue or profit but is funded through government subsidies (subvenciones) and public procurement contracts, supplemented by corporate donations and partner-sponsored programs. Families access services free of charge, and the foundation's family satisfaction rating stood at 6.6 out of 7. The company recently implemented Ley Karin (Law 21.643) compliance protocols and is currently led by Executive Director María Paz Oyarzún Montalva, appointed in April 2026, alongside Directora Nacional de Educación María José Pérez.

Name

Fundación Integra

Legal name

Fundación Integra

Website

https://integra.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fundación Integra is a Chilean non-profit founded in 1991 that delivers free public early childhood education to more than 80,000 children through 1,245 establishments in 92.2% of the country's communes, funded primarily by Chilean government subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Early Childhood Development (ECD) & Pre-Primary Education (BPADAKAB)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Preschool services
• Childcare services
• Nonprofit education
• Educational programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a private non-profit institution, Fundación Integra operates primarily through government funding and subsidies to provide free public early childhood education services. The institution receives public funding to operate its network of salas cuna, jardines infantiles, and non-conventional modalities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fundación Integra delivers free public early childhood education to over 80,000 children aged 3 months to 5 years through a national network of salas cuna (infant care centers) and jardines infantiles (preschools), supplemented by non-conventional educational modalities for rural, indigenous, and geographically isolated communities. Services are fully subsidized by the Chilean government and include family engagement, nutritional support, professional educator training, and specialized programs such as the Oveja Nanai emotional education model and the Albalti Alabalti Kunza language cultural project.

Product overview

Fundación Integra operates a comprehensive early childhood education ecosystem consisting of salas cuna (infant care from 3 months) and jardines infantiles (preschools up to 5 years), complemented by non-conventional modalities for underserved territories. The organization supports its educational mission with cultural programs like the Albalti Alabalti Kunza language project, the Mi Memoria collection of books/songs/animations, and the Oveja Nanai emotional education model. Additional services include the FonoInfancia helpline, CEDOC documentation center, home-based educational activities, and the Crecer+ professional development program for educators. The institution serves over 80,000 children across 1,245 establishments in 92.2% of Chilean municipalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Salas Cuna y Jardines Infantiles Public, free early childhood education centers (salas cuna for infants from 3 months and jardines infantiles for children up to 5 years) with official government recognition (Reconocimiento Oficial), serving families across Chile.
• Modalidades no Convencionales Non-conventional education modalities serving rural, indigenous, and geographically isolated communities, including the Veranadas Pehuenche program serving Pehuenche communities in the Andes mountain range and other flexible approaches for diverse territorial contexts.
• FonoInfancia Helpline Telephone helpline service providing guidance and support for families on early childhood education and care topics, reachable at 800 540 011.
• Centro de Documentación (CEDOC) Information management service providing access to educational resources and institutional documentation for staff and the academic community interested in early childhood education.
• Programa Crecer+ Technical professional formation program for educational agents in kindergartens and non-conventional modalities, providing certification pathways for assistants and technicians working in early childhood education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Family satisfaction rating of 6.6 out of 7 at national level
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ministerio de Educación de ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a publicly-funded educational institution, Fundación Integra operates under the oversight and partnership of Chile's Ministry of Education, receiving government subsidies to provide free early childhood education services.
• Subsecretaría de Educación ParvulariacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with the Undersecretariat of Early Childhood Education on pedagogical standards, curriculum development, and national education policies.
• Chile Crece ContigomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegration with Chile Crece Contigo program, the national child development support system, for comprehensive early childhood care and education services.
• UNICEF ChilemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UNICEF for international standards in early childhood education, child rights frameworks, and educational quality initiatives.
• UNESCOmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with UNESCO for international educational standards, sustainable development goals alignment, and global best practices in early childhood education.
• Elige EducarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Elige Educar initiative focused on elevating the teaching profession and educational quality in Chile.
• Armada de ChileminorOthersCollaboration with the Chilean Navy for educational visits and learning experiences about maritime history and environmental conservation.
• Universidad Católica Silva HenríquezminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the university for events, educational research, and practical training opportunities for early childhood education students.
• Chile AtiendeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntegration with government service portal Chile Atiende for information distribution and citizen service access.
• Seremi de Salud de Arica y ParinacotaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health ministry partnership for health education initiatives including the cuaderno viajero program promoting oral health.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Large global operator of employer-sponsored child care and early education centers. Comparable center-based ECE delivery and pedagogical content capabilities, but operates a for-profit, employer-funded model rather than public subsidy.
• World Vision International: International NGO delivering education, child protection, and development programs globally, including significant early childhood education components. Comparable non-profit delivery model and partnerships with UNICEF/UNESCO, though operating across many countries.
• KinderCare Learning Companies: One of the largest private ECE providers in the United States, operating thousands of centers nationwide. Comparable scale and standardized curriculum approach; differs by being tuition-driven rather than publicly funded.

Regional players

• Buen Comienzo: Medellín municipality's flagship public ECE program offering free child care and early education across hundreds of centers. Comparable free-to-family, publicly funded model targeting low-income families in a major Latin American city.
• Cuna Más: Peruvian national ECE program delivering public child care and early education through home visits and center-based services to children under 3 in vulnerable areas. Highly comparable mission, public funding model, and non-conventional modalities serving indigenous/rural communities.
• Estancias Infantiles para Apoyar a Madres Trabajadoras: Mexican federal program subsidizing child care for working mothers through a network of affiliated estancias infantiles. Similar subsidy-driven, free-to-family child care delivery model targeting working parents across Mexico.

Direct peers

• Junta Nacional de Jardines Infantiles (JUNJI): Chile's national public ECE agency operating salas cuna and jardines infantiles free of charge. JUNJI is Integra's most direct domestic counterpart, serving a comparable 0–5 age population through government-funded establishments and competing for the same families and policy mandate.

Emerging players

• Aldeas Infantiles SOS: International non-profit supporting children and families including early childhood care and education services in Latin America. Comparable non-profit, rights-based orientation and presence across multiple Latin American countries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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