Discover the role
of a childminder

I'm always surprised when I hear that this job is just about looking after children. Not at all! It’s so much more! Caring for a child requires patience, creativity, and real skills. You have to communicate effectively with both the parents and the children, adapt to their needs, anticipate, and prevent risks. I firmly believe that everything happens before the age of 6. These years are critical for a child’s development, language skills, and curiosity. They should be as enriching and joyful as possible. During this crucial period, would you trust just anyone with your child?

I have been a childminder for 25 years and I love my job. When I was living in the Ivory Coast, I was a primary school teacher, and I was teaching 72 kids aged from 6 to 12. When I moved to France, I wanted to continue working with children. I enrolled in a training program, even though I was nervous about taking an exam in front of a jury. Today, I’m still committed to improving my skills. I even advocate for training among colleagues I meet at the park, and I’ve helped some navigate their RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process. I always tell them: “Love this job, fully commit to it, and you’ll see how beautiful it is!” It’s more than a job; it’s my passion.