Five spaces, one philosophy

Each zone serves a specific developmental purpose, connected by a philosophy of gentle exploration.

Zone 01

🏠 Core Daycare Spaces

Ages 6 months – 5 years

Warm, structured daily routines with age-appropriate activities, nutritious meals, and nurturing care from trained educators. Our trilingual environment (French, English, Amharic) ensures every child feels at home while naturally absorbing languages.

  • Structured daily rhythm
  • Nutritious French-inspired meals
  • Age-grouped activities
  • Trilingual immersion
  • Nap rooms with individual cots
  • Indoor/outdoor flow
Français
English
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Home away from home
Zone 02

🔬 Yitem Labs Discovery Corner

Ages 2 – 5 years

A hands-on science and curiosity lab where children conduct mini experiments, explore cause and effect, and build early STEM foundations through play. Named “Yitem” — Amharic for “research” — this space turns everyday questions into discovery.

  • Water tables and measurement
  • Simple chemistry experiments
  • Nature observation station
  • Magnifying glasses and microscopes
  • Building and engineering challenges
  • Weather and seasons tracking
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Yitem — ይትም
Zone 03

🧩 Mini Exploration Zone

Ages 6 months – 3 years

Textured surfaces, water play, sand stations, and movement apparatus. A tactile world designed for fine and gross motor development through free exploration. Every surface invites touch, every corner rewards curiosity.

  • Textured sensory walls
  • Water and sand play
  • Climbing structures
  • Balance beams and tunnels
  • Soft play areas
  • Mirror and light exploration
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Zone 04

🎨 Creative Room

Ages 18 months – 5 years

Open-ended art materials, music corner, dramatic play, and storytelling spaces. Where children express, imagine, and find their voice through creation. No coloring inside lines — just pure, joyful expression.

  • Easels and natural pigments
  • Musical instruments
  • Dress-up and dramatic play
  • Storytelling circle
  • Clay and sculpture
  • Large-format collaborative art
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Zone 05

💜 Sensory & Support Suite

All ages

A clinical-grade sensory room with controlled lighting, sound, and textures. On-site speech therapy sessions and autism-friendly activities led by specialists. This is where La Maison des Curieux truly sets itself apart — inclusion isn’t an add-on, it’s built in.

  • Adjustable LED mood lighting
  • Weighted blankets and compression tools
  • Sound-dampened calm space
  • On-site speech therapy room
  • Visual schedule boards
  • Individual sensory diet plans
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Inclusion built in

Structured rhythm, gentle flow

Every day follows a purposeful rhythm that balances stimulation with calm, group learning with individual exploration.

7:30
Welcome & Free Play
Warm greetings, settling in, self-directed exploration
9:00
Circle Time (trilingual)
Songs, stories, and morning rituals in French, English, and Amharic
9:30
Zone Rotation
Guided activities across the five purposeful spaces
11:00
Outdoor Time
Fresh air, gross motor play, nature observation
12:00
French-Inspired Lunch
Nutritious, freshly prepared meals with seasonal ingredients
12:45
Rest & Calm Time
Individual cots, soft music, sensory wind-down
14:30
Afternoon Activities
Specialist-led sessions, small group work, skill building
16:00
Creative Play
Open-ended art, music, dramatic play, and free exploration
17:00
Parent Pick-up
Daily report, educator check-in, transition home

Want to see our spaces in person?

We would love to welcome you for a tour. Walk through the five zones, meet our educators, and feel what makes La Maison des Curieux different.