Every day at Les Marronniers has the same gentle rhythm, and that’s exactly the point. Toddlers thrive on routine. They feel safe when they know what’s coming next, and that security is what frees them up to explore, take risks and grow. From the moment the doors open at 07:30, our bilingual educators guide each child through a balance of play, movement, rest and discovery, always in English and French side by side.
A day here moves between structure and freedom. There are workshops built around movement, creativity and calm reflection, forest walks and playground time, quiet moments and shared meals. Nothing is rushed. Children learn to dress themselves, care for their belongings and look out for their friends, small steps that build real independence and confidence long before primary school begins.
This is what bilingual, child-led learning looks like in practice, not a set of milestones ticked off on a chart, but a day paced to how young children actually grow.
The educators take time to ask parents about their child’s sleep, health and daily needs.
They then greet the children and gently encourage them to express themselves by talking about the start of their day.
The children take part in age-appropriate workshops designed to develop their motor skills, coordination, imagination, calm reflection, creativity and more.
Lunch is a freshly prepared, healthy and tasty meal delivered by Haut-Lac International Bilingual School every day.
Our educators use this moment to encourage the children to try everything on their plate, develop independent eating skills, and adopt healthy teeth-brushing habits.
Under the educators’ watchful eye, the children rest and/or fall sleep to gentle music and wake up in their own time.
Children at Les Marronniers go outside at least once a day to release energy and strengthen their motor and social skills.
They play in their own playground, go on forest walks to observe the seasons, ride the Haut-Lac school buses to visit magical castles, or simply head down to Lake Geneva for a different kind of snack time.
Parents may pick up their child between 16:30 and 18:30. If they wish to do so earlier, we ask them to let us know in advance (in case we are on an outing).
When they arrive, the educators take the time to tell them how their child got on during the day.
