BABYTREES® DAYCARE CENTRE IN LA REUNION
Saint-Denis - Lancastel
Our new BabyTrees daycare centre in Saint-Denis-Lancastel has been welcoming your children since January 2023.
It lies at the heart of Saint-Denis, nearby boulevard Lancastel.
It is open to children aged 2 months to 3 years, and delivers Montessori activities in an original bilingual French and English environment.
The daycare centre is open Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.30pm.
Manager:
Kalimah UMMER
11, boulevard Jawaharlal Nerhu
97400 Saint-Denis
Our La Reunion Saint-Denis - Lancastel daycare centre can accommodate up to 12 children.
It offers individualised care for your child, in a more homely setting than traditional centres.
The days are followed by a flexible but consistent routine. Moments of individual play, choosing time, group activities and adult initiated activities. Our educators work close with families to understand and maintain routines followed from home. These routines develop and adapt into new routines that work best for the individual child as they grow and move from stage to stage of their learning journey.
Bilingual French and English communication
Your child is exposed to English and French in their early years.
Through our inclusive and interactive communication and language activities, children feel at ease and gather a certain knowledge and understanding in a comfortable, non-invasive technique.
Examples of use and manipulation of the Montessori material used in our La Réunion Saint-Denis - Lancastel daycare centre
MONTESSORI ACTIVITIES
Montessori activities encourage individual exploration, independence, and curiosity from the very earliest years, using all five senses. The end result is children grow up into secure and responsible adults!
GEOMETRIC SHAPES
They use the suggested shapes to try and colour in or draw its outline. This is the first stage of learning to write, working on coordination and fine motor skills in the fingers.
BROWN STAIRS
This material trains eye and hand co-ordination and teaches comparison and difference between wide and narrow sizes.
PUZZLES
The Montessori puzzles have real images of nature and animals and in more complex models add explanations and ‘underneath’ pictures of the object being explored.
CYLINDER BLOCKS
The size and height of each cylinder block remain the same while it is only the thickness that change.
DRESSING FRAMES
Frames are chosen and displayed depending on the developmental stage of the child. The older and developed the child the complexity of the dressing frame.
KNOBBED CYLINDERS
A useful material to use for manipulation and serve as an introduction into mathematic activities like comparison, grading, seriation. The cylinders provide a control of error and can be used and manoeuvred from a young age.
Terms and Conditions for enrolment at our La Réunion Saint-Denis - Lancastel daycare centre
Enrolment is open throughout the year: please complete the pre-enrolment form below.
Our Daycare centre in Saint-Denis – Lancastel is eligible for childcare funding. This means that if you are eligible, you can receive funding for the child.
Nurturing, learning environment at the La Réunion Saint-Denis - Lancastel daycare centre
WELCOME AREA
ACTIVITY AREA
Learn, discover and manipulate the self-service and early-learning games as well as book and reading corner.
Also on hand are the sensory material such as a ball pit, tunnels and foam climbing blocks help children develop their gross motor skills.
SENSORY ROOM
Basic life skills and risk-taking such as walking, running, climbing, jumping and a sense of balance can be explored in a safe way. These types of activities help to boost a sense of belonging and well-being in the group.
READING AREA
OUTDOOR COURTYARD
The resources and skills expose the child to social situations, learning self-help and awareness from stage to stage of their learning journey.
BABIES SLEEP AREA
Beds are also suitable for each child. These rest moments are essential throughout the day, as they enable youngers to have a real nap.
TODDLER SLEEP AREA
CHANGING AREA
It is a place where children feel reassured and confident. There is an individual storage space for each child, containing their own nappies and cleansing products.
TOILETS
In this room, children get early hygiene and cleanliness habits. Visual handwashing instructions are displayed above the sink suited for the little ones and brushing teeth.
KITCHEN
The emphasis is on fresh fruits and vegetables, to provide a balance and proper eating approach for the children to enjoy healthy living habits from young.