Being a parent
in the Ancenis region

Family life in the Pays d’Ancenis. Here, family life simply finds its balance.

With its natural surroundings, local amenities and everyday services, the Pays d’Ancenis offers the ideal setting to settle down, watch your children grow up… and breathe easy. Find the right balance between work and personal life… here, everything is designed to make everyday life easier for families.

Childcare, schools, activities, support: here you’ll find all the essential information and the right contacts, right on your doorstep

Finding childcare for your child

When you become a parent, this is often the first big question you face.
The good news is that there are plenty of accessible options available.

Nurseries, childminders, home childcare, child health… there’s a solution to suit everyone. To give you some practical help:

Need a bit of help? The early years support centres (RPE) offer free advice to help you with the process

Enrolling your child at school: procedures and schools

From nursery school to secondary school, schools are spread throughout the region to ensure they are close to families.

Here, everything is designed to make day-to-day life easier:

  • View the map of schools in the Pays d’Ancenis
  • Contact your local town hall for information on the enrolment process and extracurricular services (school canteen, before- and after-school care)

Activities, leisure and family outings

After school, on Wednesdays or during the holidays… it’s time to explore. 

Sport, music, nature, culture… there’s something for everyone.
And often, just a stone’s throw from home. Sporting and cultural activities, leisure centres and courses, family outings and events… there’s something for all ages.

To get plenty of ideas and make sure you don’t miss out on any news or activities in the Pays d’Ancenis:

Support for parents

Because sometimes you might need to have a chat, ask questions or simply meet other parents. In the Pays d’Ancenis, there are simple, welcoming places where you can take a break and have a chat. Two Parent-Child Drop-in Centres (LAEP) welcome families with young children:

  • La Bulle de Loire in Ancenis-Saint-Géréon (Mondays from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm during term time)
  • La Bulle d’Erdre in Riaillé (Thursdays from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm during term time)

Open to children under the age of 4 accompanied by a parent or a designated adult, these friendly spaces offer a chance to play, meet other families and chat with early years professionals. In practical terms, they are free to use and require no registration. A real helping hand in everyday life… and often a chance to make some lovely new friends.

Tip: Join a Facebook support group for parents in Loire-Atlantique

I’m looking for a place to get information and support

Useful resources for parents

To support you in your day-to-day life: