A space that welcomes, calms, and supports growth. In our nursery, we believe that children’s wellbeing also emerges from gentle, slow sensory experiences designed to nurture emotions, curiosity, and self-regulation.
For this reason, we have chosen to integrate the Snoezelen approach – a way of designing environments that combines light, sound, touch, and movement in a calm and enveloping atmosphere.
Within our team, we have educators trained in this field, who help us maintain coherence, quality, and careful attention in the care of these special spaces.
Snoezelen benefits children in different ways depending on their age, accompanying their developmental needs.
0–12 months: safety and first sensations. A cosy environment with soft lights and soothing sounds helps the youngest children relax, regulate their rhythm, and begin their first discoveries through touch and light.
12–24 months: curiosity and emotional stability. At this stage, the multisensory environment allows children to choose what to observe or touch, encouraging autonomy and calm. It offers stability during moments of agitation and invites exploration without overstimulation.
24–36 months: concentration and expression. Older toddlers experience Snoezelen as a small laboratory of light, shapes, and textures: a space that supports concentration, narration (“I see… I touch…”), coordination, and emotional awareness.
Snoezelen spaces in our nursery. Each group has a dedicated corner for multisensory experiences. It is not a “fixed room” but an environment that changes according to the children’s growth, the seasons, ongoing projects, or simply what fascinates them at a particular moment. The main elements are few and carefully chosen:
- soft lighting and gentle light-based play,
- tactile materials that are warm and comforting,
- gentle or natural sounds,
- small scenarios that invite discovery.
The goal is always the same: to create a place where each child can feel welcomed, calm, and free to explore at their own pace.
Snoezelen is, above all, relationship. Beyond sensory stimuli, what makes this approach truly special is the adult’s attitude: observing, accompanying, welcoming.
The space becomes a shared moment of calm, gentleness, and attentive presence, where every child can find their own way of discovering and feeling well.
