Galipette
French Immersion
Home Daycare
In McLean, VA
Licensed by the State of Virginia for children From 16 months to 4 years old
ABOUT US
My name is Maria.
Seven years ago, my family and I relocated from France to McLean, Virginia.
As a former Nurse, I’ve always had a special passion for neuroscience and education. When my children were very young , I pursued training in Child Communication and Education, in order to parent them consciously.
Though not always easy, when we truly listen to them, children teach us a lot in the process.
When each child feels seen and understood as a unique individual, they bloom with confidence and kindness, becoming fulfilled persons.
Today I open my home to share my experience by providing a bright and charming space, where children can play, learn and thrive in a nourishing, safe and loving environment.
Let’s begin this trip together, discovering new words and building beautiful memories!
OUR PROGRAM
Galipette Daycare is committed to providing quality child care and early introduction to French culture.
We have imagined a flexible program to focus on the needs of the individual child by providing a stimulating atmosphere for learning along with a secure and loving environment.
We have an holistic approach, taking care of children’s physical, social and emotional wellbeing, as well as cognitive aspects of learning.
Galipette program will be using a combination of Montessori activities and Reggio Emilia inspired practices.
Children will spend their days in a sensory-rich environment where they are encouraged to explore, get their hands dirty, move their bodies in space, learn French and connect to the world and the people around them.
BILINGUAL? TRILINGUAL? WHY?
The brain of children between the ages 0-3, is in the most flexible stage, they can learn a second language as easy as they learned to walk and learn their primary language.
They absorb sounds, structures, intonation patterns and the rules of a second language very easily.
Kids that attend bilingual preschools have an increase of self- regulation skills, better ability to monitor their immediate environment, and a stronger ability to switch between tasks.
According to scientific studies, bilingual children are better able to focus, plan, prioritize and make decisions. As children get older they tend to score higher on cognitive tests and possess more effective communication skills.
My own children are trilingual, they are French and were born in Spain. They were already fluent in French and Spanish when we moved to the United States. It only took them a few months to learn English from scratch.
Their trilingual upbringing has been a lifelong gift empowering them to thrive in life.
DAILY SCHEDULE
8:30 am: Arrival/ Play
8:45 am: Hand-washing / Breakfast/ Snack
9:15 am: Bathroom / Diapers
9:30 am: Morning Circle / Work Period
11:00 am: Set up for lunch
11:10 am: Outdoor play Time
12:00 pm: Hand-washing /lunch
1:00 pm: Diapers / Bathroom / Nap
2:30 pm: Wake up
2:45 pm: Activities / Work
3:30 pm: Diapers / Bathroom
3:40 pm: Hand- washing / Snack
3:55 pm: Outdoor play Time
4:30 pm: Dismissal
HOLIDAYS
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Martin Luther King Day
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President's Day
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Spring Break March 25-29
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Memorial Day
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Juneteenth National Independence Day
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Independence Day
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Labor Day
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Columbus Day
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving (Th-F)
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Winter Break Hollidays Dec 25- Jan 1
LUNCH ETIQUETTE
Children bring their own meals, we provide snacks and milk.
NAPS
Children bring a blanket and their pillow.
Privacy Policy
At Galipette Home Daycare, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, maintain, and disclose information collected from users of our website Galipettedaycare.com. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
Personal Identification Information
We may collect personal identification information from you when you register for daycare services online, fill out forms, or otherwise provide information to us. This information may include, but is not limited to: name, address, phone number, email address, child names, and ages between 16 months to 4 years old, and any other relevant information necessary to provide daycare services.
How We Use Collected Information
We may use the personal information you provide:
- To provide our daycare services
- To communicate with you about your child's care
- To process payments for services
- To send periodic emails regarding daycare updates, news, or promotional offers. You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time by following the instructions provided in the email.
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal identification information to external parties.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Children's Privacy
We only collect personal information for the purpose of providing daycare services to children between the ages of 16 months to 4 years old. We do not intentionally collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can promptly remove the information.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, or if you would like to request access to, correct, or delete any personal information we have about you, please contact us at maria@galipettedaycare.com