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You’re pregnant and already, with your partner, you’re looking for the best crèche in Arras for your soon-to-be-born child. You already know how difficult it is to find a crèche, and for the love of your life, you want the best. The Ilotloulou micro crèche in Arras welcomes your baby into a cocoon. It’s easy to enroll ! Your child will be safe and secure, and you’ll be delighted.

Choosing a nursery in Arras

When you’re awaiting the arrival of your toddler, you’ve got a thousand things to do. We prepare the bedroom by imagining it as a cocoon. You want your baby to be in the softness he was in during the months of pregnancy.
You buy clothes or have them bought for you. We also think about the next childcare arrangement. Yes, it happens one day ! The choice is a real headache.

Are we going to choose a “nanny”, a crèche or a micro-crèche ? It may depend on where you live, or where your grandparents live, or where you work. However, the most important thing to consider is which structure you consider to be the most sociable for your child.

The advantages of a micro-crèche

There are many advantages to choosing a micro-crèche. Here are just a few.

Few children at the same time

In a micro-crèche like Ilotloulou in Arras, your child is in an environment where his or her well-being is one of our top priorities. If your child feels well, then his or her development will be optimal. This is possible because the micro-crèche welcomes a maximum of 10 children at a time. Your toddler will be with children of the same age or very close to it.

Early childhood professional staff

A micro-crèche ‘s supervisory team is made up of qualified childcare professionals with the skills required to care for young children.

Adapting to parents’ schedules

Another advantage is availability, which contributes to a certain practicality. You can drop off your child only for half a day, or even just for an hour, while you run a few errands ! The Arras micro-crèche adapts to your schedule. children's activities in day-care centres

Educational projects

The professionals at the micro-crèche work as a team to put the child at the heart of our concerns, with all the attention he or she needs. They create routines so that the child has his or her bearings, and implement play activities in line with the child’s development. They create stimulation, sharing it with peers. The rooms are laid out in such a way that your toddler can circulate safely and in a friendly manner with the other children.
Children quickly become socialized.

Where is Ilotloulou in Arras?

Ilotloulou is located at 8 rue Roger Salengro, near the Minelle garden, in downtown Arras. The micro-crèche welcomes children from birth to age 4. You can park right in front, just long enough to drop off your child.
Don’t forget, you get one hour free !

stretch of water jardin minelle

Jardin Minelle’s soothing water feature

Directions to 8 rue Roger Salengro :

What are the opening hours for Ilotloulou daycare center in Arras?

Fairly flexible, the nursery’s opening hours are as follows:

  • 7:30 a.m.: Opening of the micro-crèche and welcoming of the children ;
  • 9:30 a.m.: Nursery rhymes and songs, all together ;
  • 10am: Age-appropriate activities and games such as drawing, stickers, music… ;
  • 11:15 a.m.: Little songs before eating to make it more fun and educational
  • 12pm: Free time for children to play ;
  • 12:30 p.m.: Short nap adapted to the child’s age ;
  • 2 p.m.: Waking up children who are still asleep and free play ;
  • 3:30 pm: Snack ;
  • 4:30 p.m.: Free time for the children to enjoy any activity they wish (drawing, music, stickers, etc.) ;
  • 7pm: Closing of the micro-crèche.

How much does it cost if our child is in a micro-crèche?

Rates vary according to the type of childcare: daily, half-day or hourly. To find out more, it’s important to make an appointment with the crèche directly so that the staff can explain the terms and conditions to you. Please note that you may be eligible forassistance from the Caisse d’Allocation Familiale if you have your child looked after for at least 16 hours a month. You can claim the PAJE benefit (basic allowance of the Prestation d’Accueil du Jeune Enfant). Depending on the number of children in your care, your annual income and the age of your child, the monthly rate will vary. For example, if you have one child under the age of 3 and an annual income of less than €20,281, you may qualify for €827.87. If you have 3 dependent children, an annual income of over €60,074, and your child is aged between 3 and 6, you will receive an allowance of €299.75. You can also claim a 50% tax reduction if you choose to work in a micro-crèche like Ilotloulou.

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