Across Kingston Jamaica’s Corporate Area, two small early childhood institutions serving children with disabilities and developmental differences are facing overlapping crises of growing demand and storm-related damage, pushing their leaders to issue a public plea for urgent financial and material assistance. Both Marie Atkins Early Childhood School and Maranatha Early Childhood Basic School have seen a steady rise in parental requests to enroll special needs students, but lack the dedicated space and upgraded infrastructure to create the inclusive, supportive learning environments these children require.
