ABSTRACT
In April 1960, the new capital of Brazil was inaugurated, which was followed by subsequent constructions, although it already had established its identity as a symbol of architectural modernity in the country. Several Brazilians, accompanied or not by their families, headed for the Federal District, whether for private or public services. In this sense, new family relationships and bonds were formed and, with them, the birth of children, apart from those who came with their parents. This paper investigates, from the perspective of the journalist Yvonne Jean, the organization of kindergartens, places where little ones, between four and six years old, received institutionalized education. The time frame comprises the year of the inauguration of the first kindergartens (1960), the arrival of Yvonne Jean in Brasília, with the publication of her newspaper column, with news about education (1962) and, at the end, the year in that the journalist is arrested, accused of colluding with communist ideals (1964).
Keywords:
Kindergarten; Federal District; Yvonne Jean