France has a universal childcare system that provides care options from infancy through preschool. Children can attend communal nurseries called Creches starting at age 2.5, or be cared for by an Assistante Maternelle (nanny) in their home. Preschool education has existed in France since the 18th century and enrollment became nearly universal for ages 3-6 by the 1990s. All preschool programs follow a national curriculum focused on developing language, physical expression, social skills, learning about the world, and creativity. Early childhood educators are required to have a high school diploma plus a 27-month training program in child development and care.
1 of 20
Download to read offline
More Related Content
Global childcare in france (1)
1. By: Maria Cedeno Rene Chen Jordan Deangkinay April-Gayle de Guzman
2.
3. France, officially named the French Republic is located in Western Europe. Since the breaking of the Soviet Union, France is currently the second largest country in Europe. Overview of France
4. The capital of France is Paris, which the famous Eiffel Tower is located.
5. Blue Blue represent the country’s truth and loyalty. Red represents bravery and strength. Red White White represent the honesty and peace of the country. France’s Flag
6. Paris has played an important role as the centre of high culture and fashion. France is also a great country to do business with and a lovely travel destination.
7. France’s childcare system is close to universal. From the age of two and a half to three, a child can be place in either a Crèche (Communal Nursery) or a home of an Assistante Maternelle (Nanny). Type of Childcare System
8. Depending on the ages of the children, an Assistante Maternelle can have from one to five children.
9. Closed for one month over the summer period and public holidays. Most Crèches are open 11 hours a day. Quality childcare costs about 300 to 400 dollars a month.
10. Neither Crèche or Assstante Maternelle are compulsory as schooling. In France, it is not obligatory until a child reaches the age of 5-6 years old.
11. Preschool education has a long tradition in France. As early as 1771, “knitting schools” (écoles à tricoter) existed in parts of France for four to seven year olds. In the 1830s, an official program and regulations were established for free (8hr-19hr) services for children two to six years old. History of Childcare
12. During the 20 th century, more advantaged families began to enroll their young children in jardin d’enfants and classes in lycées bourgeois. Enrolment rapidly increased in the 1960s and 1970s and because a close to universal for the three to six year olds by the beginning of the 1990s.
13. All preschools in France follow the same national curriculum, it structures children’s learning around five domains of activities. Underlying Philosophy
14. Developing Oral Language and in Introduction to Writing. Acting and expressing emotions and thoughts with one’s body.
15. Learning how to work together. Discovering the world. Imagining, feeling and creating.
16. Parents can send their children to nurseries as soon as the baby is 3 months old. All centres meet strict learning policies. Availability & Accessibility
17. Staff members must have a diploma. Enrolling your child into a nursery or preschool in France is quite a challenging part. When having a child, they should enroll them to ensure a couple knows they will be a spot in the nursery or preschool.
18. French nurseries accept children from two to six years of age. These nurseries do not charge anything, they are free. These are run similar to a school system.
19. Training of the Childcare Workers Early childhood Education was created in 1973 Early Childhood Educators must have completed a High school Education and a 27 month course of both theory and practical field experience An ECE in France is only qualified to work with children from birth till age seven Although if you would like to work directly to with the Preschool age group you would have to complete and 3 year degree program in University and then write a exam in order to become licensed .