What Are The Different Types Of Nurseries? – Being Parents

There are several things you should know before looking for a place in a nursery. First of all, you need to learn about each type of nursery. On the other hand, you should have all the required documents and know what you will need to consider before choosing either option. Want to know more about it?

Nurseries and kindergartens welcome children of all ages to provide them with attention and care when their parents cannot be present. There are regular, occasional or multiple reception centers, which offer different types of services depending on the needs of parents. Read on!

Types of nurseries and their characteristics

To make life easier for parents who have to work or take care of important personal matters, several types of nurseries have been created. Each has its own peculiarities, depending on the type of attention children need. What are their differences ? Here is the list:

• Collective crèche : it represents the majority of reception structures in France. They generally welcome children under 6 years old. Although they accommodate 20 to 60 young children, there is a professional for 5 children who are not yet walking and another for 8 children who are walking. In terms of costs, they are generally cheaper.
• Family crèche : they are also known under the name of family placement, this service is generally specialized in the care of children under 4 years old. In this case, the caregivers welcome them into their homes and take them to the nursery from time to time.

• Micro-crèche : this is a type of collective crèche, but which only accepts a maximum of 10 children. Attention is more personalized, but it tends to be more expensive.
• Parental nursery : in this case, the parents take turns looking after the children. They organize themselves into associations and carry out their own educational project. However, they are helped by early childhood professionals.
• Multi-reception crèche : these are centers that offer different types of childcare services. They range from occasional and one-off care to regular and emergency care.
• Municipal crèche : in this case, the childcare services are managed by the municipality. In general, they can accommodate a maximum of 40 children, aged 10 days to 3 years.
• Company crèche : these crèches are managed by private companies and generally have the same prices as municipal crèches. This is an option that many employers offer for employees with young children.

What does it take to get a place in a nursery?

Nowadays there are many possibilities to get a place in a nursery. Indeed, it is possible to pre-register from the 6th month of pregnancy. To do this, it is enough to choose the type of nursery and prepare the necessary documents. These are generally the following:

• The baby’s pregnancy or birth certificate.
• Photocopies of the child’s medical and vaccination records.
• Family record book.
• Proof of parents’ income.
• Proof of domicile of the parents.

In addition, other types of documents may be required, depending on the chosen nursery. However, it is not a complex procedure at the moment, because you can manage it in advance by specialized platforms.