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Why choose Les Garderies des Petits Cœurs?

Les Garderies des Petits Cœurs offer a warm, safe and caring environment where each child is supported in their overall development. Our educational approach promotes autonomy, self-confidence, curiosity, positive interactions and learning through play to allow each child to flourish fully.

What sets Les Garderies des Petits Cœurs apart?

Our approach is based on a simple vision: each child is unique. We respect their developmental pace while offering them a stimulating environment that promotes learning, social development, creativity and progressive preparation for school.

What children do you welcome?

We welcome young children, from babies to school preparation. Groups are organized by age and developmental needs to provide support adapted to each stage.

From what age do you welcome children?

Our facilities welcome children from the baby group (0 to 18 months) through to children aged 4 to 5 who are progressively preparing for school entry.

Does your daycare have an educational program?

Yes. Our educational program is designed to support the child's overall development in a safe, stimulating and caring environment. It promotes autonomy, language, motor skills, creativity, social development and preparation for school.

How do you prepare children for kindergarten?

We progressively develop the skills necessary for school entry, namely concentration, listening, pre-reading, pre-writing, introduction to mathematics, following instructions and autonomy, always in a playful context adapted to each child's pace.

What is the mission of Les Garderies des Petits Cœurs?

Our mission is to provide a warm, safe and caring environment where each child can grow, learn, explore and fully develop their potential while being supported with gentleness, presence and respect.

When was Les Garderies des Petits Cœurs established?

Our story began in 2008 with the opening of Royaume des Petits Cœurs. In 2016, Univers des Petits Cœurs enriched our network, and then in 2026, Planète des Petits Cœurs completed this evolution to welcome more families while maintaining the same quality of care.

What is your educational philosophy?

Our approach is inspired by the "Welcome to early childhood" program. We believe that each child learns at their own pace through play, positive interactions, discovery and a safe environment that promotes their overall development.

Why do you prioritize learning through play?

Play is the main driver of child learning. It naturally stimulates curiosity, creativity, problem-solving ability and autonomy while allowing them to develop new skills in an enjoyable way.

How do you support each child's development?

We offer activities adapted to each child's age, interests and abilities to support their emotional, social, cognitive, language and motor development in a caring environment.

What age groups do you have in your daycare?

Our groups include babies (0 to 18 months), mini-toddlers (18 months to 2 years), toddlers (2 to 3 years), preschool (3 to 4 years) and school preparation program (4 to 5 years).

What do you offer to babies?

The baby group evolves in a calm and reassuring environment that promotes emotional, sensory and motor development. Activities include sensory games, free movement, soft music, nursery rhymes, reading and discovery games.

How do you support children aged 18 months to 2 years?

At this stage, children rapidly develop their language, motor skills, autonomy and curiosity. Our program promotes discoveries, concrete experiences and positive interactions through educational games, sensory activities and motor games.

What is the objective of the toddler group?

Children develop their communication, socialization, autonomy and self-confidence through collaborative games, creative workshops, motor activities, interactive reading and role-playing games.

How do you prepare children aged 4 to 5 years?

The program progressively consolidates learning by developing concentration, communication, problem-solving, basic mathematics, pre-reading, pre-writing and routines that promote a smooth transition to school.

What are the main focuses of your educational program?

Our program promotes language development, motor skills, creativity, social development, discovery of the world, learning through play and progressive preparation for school.

How do you promote language development?

Children participate in interactive readings, stories, tales, educational songs, vocabulary games, role-playing and group discussions to develop their communication and confidence in expressing themselves.

Why are physical activities important?

Movement contributes to the child's overall development. Our activities develop coordination, motor skills, balance and promote healthy lifestyle habits.

How do you develop creativity?

Children explore different forms of artistic expression through drawing, painting, music, theater, crafts, imaginative play and sensory activities.

How do children learn to live together?

We offer group games, collaborative activities, discussion circles and emotional management activities to promote respect, cooperation, empathy and self-confidence.

How do you develop children's curiosity?

Children discover their environment through seasonal exploration, gardening, discovering animals, cultural activities, themed days and environmental awareness.

What does your school preparation consist of?

Our school preparation progressively develops concentration, listening, following instructions, autonomy and the first notions of reading, writing and mathematics to facilitate kindergarten entry.

Why choose Royaume des Petits Cœurs?

Royaume des Petits Cœurs is the first facility of Les Garderies des Petits Cœurs. Opened in 2008, it is at the origin of a story built around kindness, respect and the overall development of children. Since its beginnings, it has welcomed families in a warm environment where each child evolves at their own pace.

Since when has Royaume des Petits Cœurs welcomed children?

Royaume des Petits Cœurs opened its doors in 2008. This first facility marked the beginning of an educational project founded on creating a real living environment where play, safety and gentleness hold a central place.

What is the educational philosophy of Royaume des Petits Cœurs?

Our educational approach is inspired by the "Welcome to early childhood" program and promotes learning through play, respect for each child's pace, development of autonomy and positive interactions.

What educational programs are offered at Royaume des Petits Cœurs?

Children participate in activities that promote language development, motor skills, creativity, social development, discovery of the world and progressive preparation for school.

How do you support children's development?

Each child is supported according to their age, interests and development. Our activities are designed to stimulate curiosity, build self-confidence and promote overall development in a safe and caring environment.

What age groups does Royaume des Petits Cœurs welcome?

Our facility welcomes children in groups adapted to their development, from babies to children in school preparation.

Why is learning through play at the heart of your approach?

Play allows children to learn naturally, explore their environment, develop their creativity, autonomy and social skills while enjoying discovery.

How do you prepare children for school entry?

Activities progressively develop concentration, listening, pre-reading, pre-writing, autonomy and the first mathematical concepts to promote a smooth transition to kindergarten.

Why choose Univers des Petits Cœurs?

Univers des Petits Cœurs represents the second stage of development of Les Garderies des Petits Cœurs. Opened in 2016, this facility continues the same mission by offering a warm, safe and caring educational environment where each child can learn, grow and flourish.

Since when has Univers des Petits Cœurs welcomed children?

Univers des Petits Cœurs has welcomed families since 2016. Its opening made it possible to offer the same level of educational quality to more families while maintaining the values that characterize the network.

What distinguishes Univers des Petits Cœurs?

Univers des Petits Cœurs emphasizes the overall development of the child in a stimulating environment where respect, kindness, positive interactions and learning through play hold an essential place.

What learning is offered to children?

Children participate in activities promoting language development, motor skills, creativity, social skills, discovery of the world and progressive preparation for school.

How do you respect each child's pace?

Each child evolves according to their abilities, interests and development. Activities are adapted to promote confidence, autonomy and pleasure in learning.

What age groups are welcomed?

Groups are organized according to the different stages of the child's development, from babies to the school preparation program.

How do you promote social development?

Children participate in group games, collaborative activities, discussion circles and activities that encourage cooperation, respect and empathy.

How do you prepare children for kindergarten?

Our program progressively develops the skills necessary for school entry through adapted activities that promote autonomy, concentration, communication and the first academic concepts.

Why choose Planète des Petits Cœurs?

Planète des Petits Cœurs is the most recent facility of Les Garderies des Petits Cœurs. Opened in 2026, it continues the network's mission by offering a modern, safe environment adapted to the current needs of children and families.

Since when has Planète des Petits Cœurs welcomed children?

Planète des Petits Cœurs opened its doors in 2026 to complete the network's development and continue its commitment to educational quality, child well-being and development.

What characterizes Planète des Petits Cœurs?

This facility continues the values of Les Garderies des Petits Cœurs by offering a warm environment where children can learn, explore, develop their autonomy and flourish in a caring environment.

What educational programs are offered?

Children participate in activities promoting language development, motor skills, creativity, social skills, discovery of the world and progressive preparation for school entry.

How do you support each child's development?

Our approach respects each child's pace, interests and abilities. Activities are designed to support emotional, social, cognitive, language and motor development.

What age groups does Planète des Petits Cœurs welcome?

Groups are organized according to the different stages of the child's development, from the baby group through to school preparation.

Why do you prioritize learning through play?

Play is the main learning tool. It allows children to explore, solve problems, develop their imagination and gradually acquire new skills.

How do you prepare children for school entry?

Activities progressively develop concentration, pre-reading, pre-writing, the first mathematical concepts, following instructions and autonomy to promote a smooth transition to kindergarten.