Garderie le Nid de Namur
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About Us
At Garderie Le Nid de Namur, we are a private subsidized daycare dedicated to nurturing each child’s curiosity, creativity, and love of learning. Since 2010, we have offered a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment where children can explore, grow, and thrive.
Our Classrooms
Our daycare is divided into thoughtfully designed classrooms that meet the developmental needs of each age group. Each classroom offers age-appropriate activities, a structured routine, and a warm, engaging environment that encourages curiosity, independence, and social development.
Baby Beluga
(6 - 18 months)
Explorers
( 18 months - 2 years)
Busy Bees
(2 - 3 years)
Discoverers
( 3 - 4 years)
Jungle Room
(4 - 5 years)
Why Choose Us?
Qualified and caring educators
Safe and stimulating learning environments
Inclusive and child-centered approach
Daily structured routines balanced with free play
Focus on emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development
Nutritious meals and snacks
Open communication with families
Meet the Team
Franca Dinolfo — Co-Owner, Founder & Director
Franca Dinolfo has been the co-owner, founder, and director of Garderie Le Nid de Namur since 2010, dedicating the last 20 years to early childhood education. She holds a Master of Education from Concordia University and brings strong expertise in inclusion, curriculum design, and program quality.
Franca is passionate about the field and cares deeply about families, community partnerships, and creating high-quality learning environments. She has also been a college instructor at Vanier College for over 20 years, helping to shape the next generation of educators in the Early Childhood Education DEC program.
Committed to lifelong learning, regularly pursues professional development, and has attended multiple international conferences on autism, pedagogy, and play. She supports her team through mentorship, workshops, and ongoing professional growth.
Dora Stea — Co-Owner, Founder & Administrative assistant Director
Dora Stea is our Administrative assistant director . Dora holds a College Diploma (DEC) in Accounting and Business Management.
She works directly under the authority of the Director and is actively involved in general coordination, administration, and the management of financial, material, and human resources.
With 25 years of experience, she is capable of overseeing all financial and administrative aspects of the daycare.
