The different types of nurseries and how they work

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Luxembourg offers a variety of childcare solutions for toddlers, each with its own specificities. Parental assistants, daycares or nurserys, each type of childcare has its advantages and disadvantages. However, nurserys - which welcome children from the age of 2 months to the age of 4 years - remain the childcare solutions most requested by parents. In this article, we'll explore the most popular types of nurseries and how they work.

The municipal nursery

Municipal daycare centers are managed by local municipalities. They are usually partly funded by local authorities to ensure affordable access to childcare for all. Municipal nurserys welcome children aged 3 months to 4 years from various families in the municipality.

The advantages of the municipal nursery are as follows:

  • Financial accessibility: thanks to financial support from the city, prices in municipal daycare centers are generally affordable. In addition, the cost of a place in a daycare center varies depending on the family situation and the financial situation of the household.
  • Diversity and sociability: municipal nurserys welcome children from families from all walks of life, which promotes cultural and social diversity within the structure.

However, this type of nursery has some disadvantages:

  • A lack of cradles: due to their financial attractiveness, municipal nurserys generally have few places available.
  • Less flexibility: the reception hours, childcare methods and services offered in public daycare centers are generally less flexible and customizable than what private daycare centers offer.

The micro-nursery

Micro-nurserys are small-scale childcare facilities designed to accommodate a limited number of children, usually up to ten children maximum. They are managed privately or by local associations. Micro-nurserys offer a warm and family environment, promoting personalized attention for each child.

Some parents choose micro-nursery for several reasons:

  • A family atmosphere: children benefit from a more intimate atmosphere and strong links with the staff given their small number.
  • Geographical proximity: often located near the parents' home and in residential areas, micro-nurserys make family life easier.

The micro-nursery has some disadvantages:

  • Limited capacity: due to their small size, micro-nurserys often have very long waiting lists.
  • Higher prices: childcare costs can be higher in micro-nurserys.

The private nursery

Private daycare centers are childcare establishments run by private companies or organizations. These nurseries are renowned for offering a high level of professionalism and quality of service. They are supervised by qualified staff and are well equipped to meet the needs of children, collectively and individually.

The private nursery has many advantages:

  • Quality and professionalism: Private nurseries offer high standards of care and childcare.
  • Modern facilities and a quality educational project: private nurseries are equipped with modern premises, cutting-edge educational equipment and secure play areas where children can flourish and develop at their own pace.
  • Flexibility of hours and services: private daycare centers offer flexible hours and customizable childcare options to adapt to the needs and schedules of employee-parents.
  • Ideal geographical proximity: they are generally located near workplaces, which makes life easier for parents who can thus more easily reconcile their professional and family lives.

Due to their great popularity, it can be difficult to obtain a place in a private daycare. This is why it is essential to do so in advance if you wish to place your child in this type of nursery.

Did you know? Company nurserys and inter-company nurserys are private nurserys. The difference between the two is that a company nursery is reserved by a single company while the inter-company nursery is dedicated to several companies.

Contrary to what many may think, a place in a company nursery is not more expensive than a place in a public nursery. Indeed, in a municipal nursery, the municipality pays part of the costs, thus reducing the cost of care for parents. In the same way, within company nurserys, it is the employer who finances part of the nursery place for its employees.

The choice between a private nursery, a municipal nursery or a micro-nursery will depend on your personal needs and those of your child. Each type of nursery has its advantages and disadvantages. It is therefore essential to take into account your family and professional situation in order to make an informed choice and find the best nursery for your child.

If your choice is a private nursery, KidsCare offer quality childcare services in caring structures suitable for children aged 2 months to 4 years, at the same price as a public nursery. Find now a nursery in Luxembourg or a day home at KidsCare !

If you wish, you should also know that we organize open days for some of our nurseries.

 

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