BABYTREES® DAYCARE CENTRE IN LA REUNION
Saint-Denis - Nehru
Our new BabyTrees daycare centre in Saint-Denis - Nehru 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 Saint-Denis - Nehru 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 Montessori activities in our La Reunion Saint-Denis - Nehru daycare centre
MONTESSORI ACTIVITIES
The guiding principle of the Montessori method of education is to discover, rather than to learn.
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!
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
Children aged 2+ get their own individual mark making workbook.
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.
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
Used to develop the child’s understanding of size and difference. All ten blocks are the same size but vary in height and depth.
This material trains eye and hand co-ordination and teaches comparison and difference between wide and narrow sizes.
This material trains eye and hand co-ordination and teaches comparison and difference between wide and narrow sizes.
PUZZLES
Promote cognitive and fine motor development. It supports concentration, coordination and a sense of order and satisfaction at the end result.
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.
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
Allows the child to visually discriminate the cylinders straight away the diameter of the cylinders.
The size and height of each cylinder block remain the same while it is only the thickness that change.
The size and height of each cylinder block remain the same while it is only the thickness that change.
DRESSING FRAMES
Main purpose is to educate and teach the children how to dress themselves.
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.
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
Promotes visual acuteness of size and dimension.
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.
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 Saint-Denis - Nehru daycare centre
Enrolment is open throughout the year: please complete the pre-enrolment form below.
Our Daycare centre in Saint-Denis – Nehru is eligible for childcare funding. This means that if you are eligible, you can receive funding for the child.
Nurturing, learning environment at the Saint-Denis - Nehru daycare centre
WELCOME AREA
The reception area serves as a smooth home-nursery transition.
A reassuring “ritual” is made where children have their own storage for their shoes and outdoor clothes.
A reassuring “ritual” is made where children have their own storage for their shoes and outdoor clothes.
ACTIVITY AREA
The main area of the setting where the activities take place. Here is where children can access the Montessori materials.
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.
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
The sensory room includes large play blocks, a ball pond and tunnels. The children can express themselves and develop large motor skills.
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.
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.
BABIES SLEEP AREA
The micro-nursery provides two different bedrooms for younger and older children. These rooms are set up considering their specific needs and pace. 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
Beds for older children are built to give them more independence.
The rest time is fundamental for them throughout the day, whether it is a nap like the youngers have, or merely a moment of calm and imagination with their cuddly toy.
The rest time is fundamental for them throughout the day, whether it is a nap like the youngers have, or merely a moment of calm and imagination with their cuddly toy.
READING AREA
Corner in the activity room which is dedicated to communication and language. The group enjoy Circle Time – singing and stories, in English and French, multiple times in the day as a group. Children build a sense of belonging and value, giving them confidence and self-worth. During this intimate time, children take turns to listen and interact with each other and staff.
MONTESSORI AREA
The micro-crèche uses activities inspired by the Montessori method.
The children have free access to some of these activities, to give free rein to their desires and autonomy.
The children have free access to some of these activities, to give free rein to their desires and autonomy.
OUTDOOR COURTYARD
The daycare has a secure and enclosed outdoor play area.
This is an area where children can play and experiment in their learning journey in an outdoor space.
The resources and skills expose the child to social situations, learning self-help and awareness from stage to stage of their learning journey.
The resources and skills expose the child to social situations, learning self-help and awareness from stage to stage of their learning journey.
CHANGING AREA
A room for hygiene and learning, the changing room is also a privileged moment between the nursery nurse and the little ones.
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.
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
The daycare provides toilets, next to the changing room, are suitable for children to toilet train or already trained.
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.
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 daycare’s kitchen is fully equipped for cooking.
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.
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.
Live monitoring of your children's activity
