Champagne FM: Inclusive Micro-Crèche – Jardin de Tal Launch

In Reims, a new micro-nursery like no other opened its doors at the beginning of September:the Garden of Tal.

Founded by Hasna Guehrarit is a structure inclusivewhich welcomes children in disability situation and children called “neurotypiques ».

This project was born from an intimate story. Hasna Guehrar has herself gone through the obstacle course linked to disability: loneliness, hospital wandering and the anxiety of unsuitable care arrangements.

The idea is to provide real support to parents, to create a place for children to flourish, despite their disabilities, a place where “living together” is at the heart of the project.

Tal’s garden was therefore able to see the light of day after four years of administrative and financial struggles. An opening that Hasna Guehrar is delighted with, not without emotion.«I see children thriving, happy to come to the micro-crèche and eager to start their activities. We offer them sensory awareness, motor skills or painting workshops, with one objective… To help them progress together. The idea is to teach them that, despite our differences, we can share the same moments. It is a beneficial experience for everyone, whether they have a disability or not. Even with non-verbal children, we develop other forms of communication by constantly adapting to each person’s needs. »

Tal’s garden accompanies children, but parents are also at the heart of the project.

At first, the separation from the child when he is dropped off at daycare can be difficult for the parents.. “I have the example of a mother who has had a very difficult time being separated from her baby since birth. We have set up specific monitoring with the University Hospital to support it.» Other actions are being implemented with partner structures to raise awareness among the micro-crèche teams about parenting.

« Children are the future. We must support parents, help them so that they can educate their children in good conditions. If we want to build the society of tomorrow, we must truly invest in people. »concludes Hasna Guehrar.