A program focused on the child’s overall development
Our Educational Commitment
At Garderie Angelus, we follow the educational program « Welcoming Early Childhood » from the Ministry of Families, enhanced by the « Gazelle and Potiron » reference framework.
Essential Values at the Heart of Learning
The Foundations of Our Educational Approach
At the Angelus Daycare, our educational program, Welcoming Early Childhood, is based on the guidelines of the Ministry of Family and places essential values at the heart of learning: respect, autonomy, self-esteem, and creativity. Through educational play, role-playing games, and daily routines, children develop their various developmental areas harmoniously, while gently preparing for the start of school.
We also integrate the reference framework Gazelle and Potiron, which encourages the adoption of healthy lifestyle habits from a young age. Through varied activities, we promote a balanced diet, active play, and motor development, while also raising awareness among our staff about the importance of these practices for the overall well-being of the children.
We also integrate the reference framework Gazelle and Potiron, which encourages the adoption of healthy lifestyle habits from a young age. Through varied activities, we promote a balanced diet, active play, and motor development, while also raising awareness among our staff about the importance of these practices for the overall well-being of the children.
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Democratic Approach
Educational Program
At the daycare, our educational program is inspired by the democratic approach, where each child is recognized as a full-fledged citizen with rights, a voice, and responsibilities, and where education is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and active listening.
Fundamental Principles
Concrete Examples
Fundamental Principles
- Respect for the child: Each child is welcomed in their entirety, with their strengths, interests, pace, and uniqueness.
- Active participation: The child is invited to participate in decisions that concern them, in an age-appropriate framework, by encouraging them to express ideas, make choices, and resolve conflicts with adult support.
- Autonomy and responsibility: Children develop autonomy through taking initiative and learning responsibility in a secure environment.
- Dialogue and cooperation: We value respectful interactions between children and adults, focusing on dialogue, mediation, empathetic listening, and peaceful conflict resolution.
- Co-construction of knowledge: Educators do not merely transmit knowledge but support children in their discoveries by actively involving them in the learning process.
Concrete Examples
- Group meetings (talking circles) where children discuss together the rules of life or choose shared projects.
- Daily choices offered: materials, games, outdoor activities, snacks, etc.
- Peer mediation: support in conflict resolution using age-appropriate tools.
- Participatory educational projects based on the children’s ideas and interests.
Respect, autonomy, self-esteem, and creativity
At the heart of our pedagogical approach
At Garderie Angelus, our values guide every action taken by the educational team. They form the foundation for harmonious development. Through attentive presence, our educators support children in discovering themselves and the world around them. Every interaction becomes an opportunity to learn, assert themselves, and grow in confidence, in an environment where each child is valued, listened to, and free to express their personality.
Respect
Respect is at the core of our approach. We teach children to respect others, their environment, and themselves. This learning begins with small daily actions and grows through caring interactions.
Autonomy
We place great importance on autonomy. By offering age-appropriate choices and encouraging children to act independently, we help them build confidence and a sense of responsibility.
Self-esteem
Self-esteem is nurtured through positive and personalized support. Each child is welcomed with care, their efforts are recognized, and their successes celebrated, helping to build a strong and balanced self-image.
Creativity
Creativity is stimulated daily through varied and playful activities. Drawing, music, symbolic play, sensory experiments: everything is designed to allow children to express themselves freely.
Focus on the development of each child
Our educational objectives
At Garderie Angelus, our educational program is designed to meet the needs of young children across all dimensions of their development. Our objectives aim to create a stimulating, safe, and inclusive environment where each child can grow at their own pace while being supported by caring professionals. Here are the key principles that guide our daily actions:
Meet the needs of children
Ensure their well-being, health, and safety
Promote equal opportunities
Contribute to their socialization
Support parents in their role
Facilitate the transition to school
Understand to better support
An approach based on observation
At Garderie Angelus, observation is an integral part of our educational approach. Every day, our team pays close attention to the children’s play, interactions, and discoveries to better understand what drives them, motivates them, and helps them grow.
These valuable observations guide us in creating meaningful, tailored activities and in adjusting our interventions to each child’s pace. Being attentive — to both words and reactions — allows us to provide support filled with respect, gentleness, and intention.
These valuable observations guide us in creating meaningful, tailored activities and in adjusting our interventions to each child’s pace. Being attentive — to both words and reactions — allows us to provide support filled with respect, gentleness, and intention.
Support, mutual aid, and team spirit
Collaboration in the service of the child’s well-being
At Garderie Angelus, we believe that every child grows more serenely when the adults around them work hand in hand.
Our team builds a relationship of trust, openness, and respect with each family whenever possible. Our communication tools (reports, photos, messages), as well as daily exchanges and individual meetings, help maintain a constant link between home and daycare.
Daily discussions and the sharing of ideas help us better understand each child’s reality and needs. Parents hold an important place in our environment. Together, we form a close-knit team committed to the well-being of the little ones.
Our team builds a relationship of trust, openness, and respect with each family whenever possible. Our communication tools (reports, photos, messages), as well as daily exchanges and individual meetings, help maintain a constant link between home and daycare.
Daily discussions and the sharing of ideas help us better understand each child’s reality and needs. Parents hold an important place in our environment. Together, we form a close-knit team committed to the well-being of the little ones.
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