At the request of parents, school-age children (4-10 years old) can be looked after outside of school hours, in the morning, at midday and/or at the end of the afternoon, in structures situated within or in the vicinity of the school. Designated « Unités d’accueil pour écoliers (UAPE) » or « Accueils pour enfants en milieu scolaire (APEMS) », these structures are incorporated into various care networks.
If you need care for your child outside school hours, you can either use a childminder (who can also be found via the childcare networks), or employ a carer in your home (such as an au pair).
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