Early childhood

The "Arc en ciel" day-care center is run by the "Maison de la petite enfance" association, which was founded in 1983. It can accommodate 44 children aged from 10 weeks to 6 years. Priority is given to families living in Saint-Avold, to children of parents working in Saint-Avold and, subject to availability, to children from outside the town. The Maison de la Petite Enfance is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of 16 people.

The multi-accueil is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.00pm
Annual closure of 4 weeks between July and August.
For further information:
Maison de la Petite Enfance - Multi-Accueil " l'Arc en Ciel "
Rue Joffre - 57500 SAINT-AVOLD
Tel. 03 87 91 12 20 - Fax. 03 87 26 08 43
Email : petite.enfance.st-avold@cegetel.net

The Relais Petite Enfance is a place where parents, future parents, childminders and others wishing to work in this profession can find information. It is open to MAM (Maison d'Assistants Maternels) and future MAM projects, as well as GAD (Garde d'Enfants à domicile)
. The service is free and open to all.

For parents

The Relais Assistants Maternels can help you:

  • find a childcare solution that suits your needs (based on your work schedule and family life),
  • in your search for an available childminder,
  • in your administrative procedures as the employer of an approved childminder,
  • inform you about your rights and obligations, the assistance you can claim and current legislation,
  • exchanging ideas with other parents at evening debates on a variety of educational topics.

For you, nursery assistants

The relais parents assistants maternels can provide you with :

  • a place to listen and talk about your profession, your relationships with parents, your educational concerns, etc.
  • a link with parents looking for approved childminders (to make your availability known),
  • support with administrative formalities: employment contracts, national collective bargaining agreements, new legislation, etc.
  • information on the profession, educational themes, training, etc. through meetings.

For further information:
Relais Petite Enfance
Pôle de Cohésion Sociale, Solidarité et Vie Quotidienne
Maison de l'Enfance et de la Parentalité
Rue du Maréchal Joffre
57500 SAINT-AVOLD
Tel: 06.30.68.88.59/ 03.87.82.59.67
Email: relais.saintavold@gmail.com

Address: 5 Rue de la Piscine, 57500 SAINT-AVOLD
Telephone: 03 55 15 00 69
E-mail: contact@alys.fr

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm
Capacity: 10 children
Regular or occasional care, for children aged 10 weeks to 4 years