We have an absolutely amazing assistante maternelle (nou nou) in Peymeinade. As our daughter will be starting school in the fall, I thought I would let people know that she will have 1 place available starting in the fall. Normally, the nou nou (Maria) works 4 days a week (M/T/TH/Fri) from about 9am to 6pm. She is looking for someone full time and would prefer the four days mentioned above, as her children are at home on Wednesdays. However, for the right person, she would consider 5 days.
Each day is structured with different activities. She does art, outdoor activities, educational activities, activities based on the season (for example, leaf art in the fall), gardening, and music. She has a grand piano in her living room (both she and her daughter play) and, as each family member is a musician, a whole music room with everything from drums to violins. She cooks lunch for the kids each day (if they are not still on milk/formula) and often does baking activities with the kids. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is gentle, patient, active, loving and creative. My daughter has absolutely blossomed under her care. She has been going for over 1 year (since she was 18 months old).
Maria is licensed to take care of 3 children. The other two girls will still be there in the fall (one is 1 year old (will be about 18 months in the fall) and the other is about 1 1/2 years old (will be about 2 in the fall). Maria doesn't speak English, however, she and members of her family are learning some English (and her husband speaks English).
If you would like any further information, please contact me. She is a real treasure!
