The Relais Petite Enfance (RPE), formerly known by its acronym “Ram” (Relais Assistants Maternels), has become the essential address for parents in the Albères – Côte Vermille – Illibéris area who are looking for childcare for their child.
In addition, the childcare assistants find there a privileged place of information, listening and orientation.
In line with the expansion of its missions, decided by the law on the acceleration and simplification of public action (known as the Asap law) of December 2020, the childcare centers will become reference points and sources of information for parents and professionals on all types of childcare, including home childcare.
The change of name therefore comes to materialize the uniqueness of the different modes of reception.
Located at 3 allée Ferdinand Buisson in Argelès-sur-Mer, the one-stop shop for information on childcare facilities for 0-3 year olds has been given a slight makeover with a new graphic charter to go with its new name.
A place of information for all
As a prospective parent, it is not always easy to find the right care solution for your child.
The early childhood relay informs parents about the different types of childcare, whether individual or collective, that exist in the territory.
In addition to providing general information, the childcare center also centralizes requests for specific types of care (atypical hours, care for a child with a disability). The relay’s animators direct families towards the type of care that best suits their needs.
The RPE has a complete list of licensed childcare providers in the area for parents who wish to use this type of care.
The facilitators help them with the administrative procedures (work contract; salary slip; etc.) to employ their future childcare provider and inform them about the assistance they can claim.
His role of animation with families and childcare assistants
Throughout the year, the Relais petite enfance offers early-learning workshops from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (motor and sensory activities, musical awakening, etc.) in several communes in the territory. These meetings represent precious times of exchange between these professionals who are too often isolated.
Children’s / Maternal Assistants’ Awakening Workshops – 9:30 am 11:30 am
- Argelès-sur-Mer Relais Petite Enfance, allée Ferdinand Buisson : Monday – Wednesday
- Elne – École Néo, avenue des Albères : Tuesday – Friday
- Port-Vendres – Cultural Center, Place de la Castellane: Thursday
- Saint-André – Accueil de loisirs, rue du Canigou : Tuesday – Friday
- Saint-Genis-des-Fontaines – Accueil de loisirs, allée des Moines : Thursday
- Sorède – Accueil de loisirs, rue des Fabriques : Monday
From October 12, the animators invite parents accompanied by their children, for the workshops “Come and play” in Argelès-sur-Mer, Elne and Port-Vendres. These moments are an opportunity for families to meet and exchange; everyone can share their daily life, their experience, their questions.
Workshops of physical, sensory and musical awakening, toys and motor skills courses enhance these times of exchange between children.
Parent / Child Workshops
Argelès-sur-Mer – Relais Petite Enfance, allée Ferdinand Buisson : Tuesday from 3:30 to 5:30 pm
From October 12, new Parents / Children workshops are organized on two other communes of the territory.
- Elne – Médiathèque d’Elne, 2 rue du Dr Bolte : Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 am
- Port-Vendres – Cultural Center, Place de la Castellane: Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 pm
All services are free. Registration is required, contact the 06 30 21 80 80.
To learn more about the Relais Petite Enfance of the Community of Communes Albères – Côte Vermeille – Illibéris
