Uma revisão integrativa da literatura sobre o Instituto da Primeira Infância - IPREDE

Abstract

Early childhood is a decisive stage for human development, with lasting impacts on physical, cognitive, socio-emotional, and economic dimensions. In contexts marked by deep inequalities and social vulnerability, the formulation of integrated care models becomes strategic for breaking intergenerational cycles of poverty. This dissertation aims to analyze the scientific production on the Institute of Early Childhood (IPREDE) published between 1998 and 2025. To this end, an integrative literature review was conducted, methodologically associated with Thematic Analysis. The corpus consisted of 64 academic productions, including dissertations, theses, and scientific articles, examined regarding temporal evolution, documentary typology, areas of knowledge, and interpretive axes. The results reveal a progressive growth in scientific production, with a strong predominance of studies linked to stricto sensu graduate programs. The thematic analysis identified four central axes: (i) health, nutrition, and biological aspects; (ii) psychological dynamics and family bonds; (iii) social vulnerability and intervention; and (iv) institutional management, third sector, and public policies.A paradigmatic shift is observed from a biomedical focus, centered on addressing malnutrition, to an interdisciplinary approach that integrates multiple dimensions of child development. The analyzed literature highlights the consolidation of IPREDE as a model of integral care and as a space for social innovation.It is concluded that the institutional practices examined go beyond immediate assistance, contributing to human capital formation and the expansion of family capabilities. Furthermore, the systematization of this scientific production makes it possible to identify relevant gaps and to guide future research in the field of early childhood in contexts of vulnerability.