To request a copy of this leaflet use this e-mail link

mfpa@intnet.mu

• La Tour Koenig

• Riviere du Rempart

• Surinam

The family pattern in Mauritius increasingly changing to the nuclear type and the number of women on the labour market is increasing daily. There is a need of Day Care services to help mothers effectively manage their different roles at home, at work and in the community.

The MFPA has offered Day Care services at La Tour Koenig, Surinam and Riviere du Rempart since 1988, 1989 and 1991 respectively.

OBJECTIVES

• Put babycare services at the disposal of general public and specially working parents
• Provide quality services in a healthy and favourable environment for the development of children
• Provide counselling services, medical sessions and activities related to reproductive and family health
• Help women participate fully in the economic development of the country through having access to such facilities.

Each Daycare Centre has a Parent/Staff Committee which is renewed at the beginning of every year. The Committee advises on the smooth running of the Daycare Centre, discusses problems and tries to find appropriate solutions. Meetings are held regularly and the interaction between parents and staff helps to create a friendly and healthy atmosphere at the centre.

• Babycare services (infants aged 3 months to 3 years)
• Educational sessions for parents (health, child development, communication, etc)
• Counselling pertaining to family problems, individual welfare, sexual and reproductive health
• Babysitting facilities (3 years +)
• Medical services
• Reproductive health services (contraception, pregnancy test, test for diabetes, papsmear test, weight and blood pressure check ups, etc.)
• On-going training of staff
• Educational outings
• Recreational activities for infants and parents
• Creativity programmes for infants
• Regular visits of personalities from international organisations
• Collaboration with other social organisations of the locality

NETWORKING

Activities are also organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Women, Family Welfare & Child Development, Ministry of Health & Quality of Life, Ministry of Education and Scientific Research, Non Governmental Organisations and the private sector.

FACILITIES

• Playroom
• Educational toys
• Reading corner and books for children
• Outdoor games
• Television
• Radio/Cassette player
• Sleeping area
• Garden
• Creativity activities (collage, painting, etc)

RECRUITMENT

Infants aged 3 months to 3 years are normally recruited. Babysitting services are also available for infants aged 3 years and above in the morning, afternoon, on Saturdays and during school holidays.

PERSONNEL

A trained supervisor is responsible for the smooth running of the Daycare Centre. Babycare staff receive on-going training to look after babies and infants

We are happy to welcome your child. Our vision is to make each Daycare Centre become a second home for the child and that parents participate fully in the effective management of the Daycare Centre for the welfare of their child.

Opening Times

Monday to Friday 07.00 - 18.30(Summer) 07.00 - 18.00 (Winter) Saturday 07.00 - 14.00

Monthly Fees Contact the respective Supervisor at each centre