BABYTREES® DAYCARE CENTRE IN LA REUNION
La Possession - Balthazar
Our La Possession daycare centre lies at the heart of Moulin Joli, two minutes from the centre of La Possession.
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:
Patrice FEN CHONG
20, rue de Hanoï
97419 La Possession
Our La Possession - Balthazar 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 Possession - Balthazar 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 La Possession - Balthazar daycare centre
Enrolment is open throughout the year: please complete the pre-enrolment form below.
Our Daycare centre in La Possession-Balthazar is eligible for childcare funding. This means that if you are eligible, you can receive funding for the child.
Nurturing, learning environment at th La Possession - Balthazar daycare centre
WELCOME AREA
This is an area to assist in a smooth transition between family and nursery. Children have their own individual storage for their belongings and shoes.
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.
SLEEP AREAS
The bilingual daycare has two rooms dedicated to nap time.
One is specifically for our babies who are not walking and the other room is our toddler sleep space for those who are walking. Our professional and experience staff nurture and sometimes assist children to relax and unwind and rest during the day if they need it.
One is specifically for our babies who are not walking and the other room is our toddler sleep space for those who are walking. Our professional and experience staff nurture and sometimes assist children to relax and unwind and rest during the day if they need it.
CHANGING AREA
Toilets are especially designed for children’s height. Children are also taught the hygiene and cleanliness fundamentals. Some amusing illustrated instructions above the sink teach them how to wash their hands.
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.
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
