This May, Monaco’s Early Childhood and Families Service is launching a brand-new event dedicated to early childhood, the Journée de la Petite Enfance. With the support of Princess Charlene, the open event will connect families with local professionals in a bid to offer greater support and advice to parents and guardians living in the Principality.
On Saturday 17th May, the Parc Princesse Antoinette in the Jardin Exotique neighbourhood will play host to the Journée de la Petite Enfance. Running from 10.30am to 3.30pm, the day will feature a wide range of free activities designed for all ages, from babies and toddlers to older children and their wider families.
There will be workshops focused on motor skills, creativity, language and sensory play for little ones, while bigger kids will be treated to a treasure hunt and ping-pong tournament organised by the Larvotto Mini-Club. For parents, themed conferences will offer insight into various aspects of parenting.
The event also serves to introduce families to the educational services available across Monaco’s crèches and the Mini-Club, while shining a light on the vital work of the people who keep them running. From nursery staff and admin teams to kitchen and maintenance workers, more than 80 professionals will be present to answer questions and share their experience.
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Monaco’s Mayor Georges Marsan has described the initiative as a key campaign promise brought to life.
“This day marks the realisation of one of our campaign promises. It was especially close to the hearts of the Early Childhood & Families Service and the Communal Council,” he said.
Meanwhile, Deputy Mayor Chloé Boscagli, who oversees the Petite Enfance department, has praised the enthusiasm of the teams involved.
“They’ve worked with passion to offer this opportunity to discover the world of early childhood and to connect with the professionals who devote themselves to it daily,” she said. “It will be a fun, informative and welcoming day for all.”
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