About Us — Tournesol Nursery

Our Mission

Child Well-Being at the Heart of Learning

At Maternelle Tournesol, we are mothers first. Each child's emotional well-being guides every decision we make — because happy, confident children learn best.

We offer a warm, safe, and family-oriented environment where children feel loved and valued, while building genuine partnerships with parents based on trust and collaboration.

« Mothers First »

A philosophy that guides every action we take, every day.

« Nothing but That Smile »

Our commitment to placing each child's happiness and personal growth at the heart of everything we do.

What Makes Us Unique

What Sets Us Apart

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Child-Centered Approach

A child-centered approach focused on each child's well-being.

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Passionate Team

A passionate team that supports every child with care, kindness, and dedication.

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Joyful Learning

An environment where learning is joyful and engaging.

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Respect & Empathy

A strong culture of respect, empathy, and independence.

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Family Trust

A lasting relationship of trust with our families.

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French Curriculum

Programs built around the five learning areas of the French curriculum, respecting each child's pace and personality.

Our Program

Age Groups & Learning Stages

At every stage, our programs respect each child's developmental pace, emotional needs, and unique personality.

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Grands Bébés — 4 months to walking

A gentle first separation experience in a safe and nurturing environment, where children develop their first routines, motor skills, emerging language, and trust in their caregivers.

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TTPS — Walking to 23 months

At this age of great discoveries, children develop their independence, expand their vocabulary, refine their motor skills, and gradually learn to interact and thrive within a group setting.

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TPS — 2 to 3 years

Children explore, experiment, and learn through play. We support the development of language, motor skills, socialization, and the foundational abilities that will support future learning.

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PS (Preschool) — 3 to 4 years

Children develop their curiosity, imagination, and independence. Through the five learning areas of the French curriculum, they gradually build the foundations of language, thinking, and community life.

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MS (Pre-K) — 4 to 5 years

Children consolidate their learning, build self-confidence, and acquire the skills needed to approach future school experiences with confidence, while maintaining a love of learning and discovery.

Our Educational Approach

How We Teach & Nurture

✓Learning through play, the natural driver of child development.
✓The development of language and communication skills.
✓Encouraging autonomy and initiative.
✓Fostering creativity, imagination, and curiosity.
✓Exploring nature, animals, and the living world.
✓Developing social, emotional, and interpersonal skills.
✓A strong focus on each child's emotional well-being, which forms the foundation of all learning.
✓Meaningful, hands-on learning through exploration, experimentation, manipulation, play, and discovery.
✓Particular attention to fine and gross motor skills — essential building blocks for future learning.
✓A balance between the French curriculum and respect for each child's pace, needs, and well-being.

About Maternelle Tournesol 🌻