Every child deserves to be understood

At La Maison des Curieux, we believe that inclusion is not a programme you add on. It is the foundation you build on. Every space, every routine, every interaction is shaped by one question: does this work for all children?

Born from a gap that shouldn't exist

In Addis Ababa, parents of neurodiverse children face an impossible choice. Autism centers offer therapy sessions, but not daily care. Traditional daycares offer daily care, but have no training, no tools, and no willingness to include children who learn differently. Families are forced to choose between support and belonging. No child should have to.

La Maison des Curieux was founded to close that gap. Not as an autism center, and not as a conventional daycare, but as something entirely new: a premium early learning environment where inclusion is the architecture, not the afterthought. Where speech therapists work alongside educators. Where sensory rooms sit next to art studios. Where every child, regardless of how they learn, finds a place that was built for them.

The name means "The House of the Curious." Because curiosity does not discriminate. It does not require a diagnosis. It only asks for the right conditions to flourish.

What makes us different

Three principles that shape every decision we make, from how we design our rooms to how we train our team.

Inclusion by Design

Not an afterthought. Not a separate programme. Every space, activity, and routine at La Maison des Curieux is designed from the ground up for all children, including neurodiverse learners. Sensory-friendly lighting, visual schedules, quiet retreat spaces, and flexible group sizes are not accommodations we add. They are how we build.

Built into the architecture
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French-Inspired Warmth

Drawing from the French crèche tradition: unhurried rhythms, natural materials, beauty in everyday moments. Children eat real meals at a shared table. Routines are gentle, not rigid. The environment itself teaches, through textures, colours, light, and carefully chosen objects that invite exploration.

Beauty in the everyday
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Expert-Led Care

On-site speech therapists, trained early childhood educators, and specialists in neurodiversity. Not volunteers, not interns, professionals. Our team is the reason our environment works. Every educator is trained in inclusive pedagogy, sensory integration, and positive behaviour support.

Professionals, not volunteers

A gap no child should fall through

Ethiopia has a growing community of families raising neurodiverse children. But the infrastructure to support them barely exists. La Maison des Curieux is built to change that, starting in Addis Ababa.

~600K
Children with autism in Ethiopia
2
Child psychiatrists nationwide
0
Inclusive daycares in Addis Ababa
1st
La Maison des Curieux
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Autism Centers

Provide valuable therapy sessions and specialist interventions. But they operate by appointment, not as daily care. Parents still need somewhere safe and nurturing for their child to spend the day.

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Traditional Daycares

Provide daily care, meals, and social interaction. But most lack training in neurodiversity, have no sensory accommodations, and are not equipped to include children who learn differently.

La Maison des Curieux

Bridges both worlds. Full-day premium care with on-site therapy, sensory rooms, trained staff, and an inclusive environment where every child belongs, learns, and thrives together.

What we believe

Six commitments that guide everything we do, from how we hire to how we play.

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Curiosity First

Every child is born curious. Our job is not to teach curiosity but to protect it. We follow the child's lead, honour their questions, and create environments that reward exploration.

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Gentle Rhythms

No rushing, no rigid schedules. Our days flow with unhurried transitions, long stretches of uninterrupted play, and routines that give children the predictability they need to feel safe.

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Every Child Belongs

Inclusion is not a checkbox. It is our foundation. We do not separate children by ability. We create conditions where all children learn from and with each other, as they naturally would.

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Parent Partnership

Parents are not clients. They are partners. We share observations, celebrate milestones together, and provide workshops so that the care philosophy extends beyond our walls and into the home.

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Trilingual Immersion

French, English, and Amharic woven naturally into daily life. Children absorb language through songs, stories, meals, and conversation, not drills. Three languages, one seamless experience.

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Evidence-Based Practice

Every approach we use is grounded in research. From sensory integration techniques to early intervention strategies, our methods are informed by developmental science, not trends.

Ready to learn more?

We would love to tell you about our spaces, our team, and how La Maison des Curieux could be the right fit for your family. Join the waitlist or reach out with any questions.