Your child in caring hands in the heart of Châtel-St-Denis.
At pop e poppa châtel-st-denis, we provide a warm, structured environment where every child feels safe, valued, and free to discover the world at their own pace.
eco friendly
We learn from nature and preserve it
Outdoor adventures
Together, we’re exploring the world
Healthy eating
Balanced meals for growing minds
Lovin' pop e poppa
Motor skills, Music, Manipulation, Quiet moments... healthy in mind and healthy in sneakers
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eco friendly
We learn from nature and preserve it
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Outdoor adventures
Together, we’re exploring the world
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Healthy eating
Balanced meals for growing minds
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Lovin' pop e poppa
Motor skills, Music, Manipulation, Quiet moments... healthy in mind and healthy in sneakers
Practical details
Ages welcome
3 months – kindergarten entry
Opening hours
Open year-round, with a short break over Christmas and New Year.
- Monday - Friday
- Monday - Friday 07:00 – 18:30
Contact
pop e poppa châtel-st-denis
Chemin de Montmoirin 1
1618 Châtel-St-Denis
Tel: 021 552 54 30
E-mail: chatel@popepoppa.ch
Meet our Management
Active in early childhood for several years, I began as a socio-educational assistant, then as an educator, before directing the Montmoirin daycare center. I have developed my skills in communication and leadership throughout my career. Since 2026, I have been jointly managing the Montmoirin and Gottau daycare centers, supporting the development and organization of both daycare centers.
Children need freedom to appreciate the infinite resources of their hands, eyes, and ears—the resources of shapes, materials, sounds, and colors.
Meet our Management
Active in early childhood for several years, I began as a socio-educational assistant, then as an educator, before directing the Montmoirin daycare center. I have developed my skills in communication and leadership throughout my career. Since 2026, I have been jointly managing the Montmoirin and Gottau daycare centers, supporting the development and organization of both daycare centers.
Children need freedom to appreciate the infinite resources of their hands, eyes, and ears—the resources of shapes, materials, sounds, and colors.
Our programme
Our approach
Children are supported according to their needs and individual developmental path, and are encouraged in their curiosity, independence, and social development.
An appreciative environment gives them security, trust, and space to grow every day, enabling them to develop their personality fully.
A Typical Day
- Drop-off time, free play, breakfast
- Morning circle, morning snack
- Free play, activities
- Midday circle
- Lunch, tooth brushing
- Rest time
- Free play, activities
- Afternoon snack
- Free play, pick-up time
For our parents
We take care of everything (nappies, milk, baby food).
We offer a secure app that lets you share in your child’s daily adventures.
We monitor and support your child’s development using scientifically proven methods.
An environment
where every child
thrives
The daycare center in Châtel-St-Denis cares for young children in modern safe and exploration focused spaces. Easily accessible it is located in a quiet nature oriented neighborhood. A private garden and numerous excursion opportunities provide ideal conditions for discovery and development.
In our daycare center, each child is considered an active participant in their own development, in connection with their environment and the surrounding nature. Our educational approach is based on values that are especially important to us: freedom of expression, the joy of discovery, respect and consideration for every child, safety, sharing, and openness to the world.
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Subsidized places
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Garden
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Modern day care centre
The joy of growing
together
Our daycare center is a place to feel comfortable, play, and learn. In bright, inviting rooms filled with natural light, children can explore their surroundings, develop their creativity, and experience a sense of community in a loving and safe atmosphere.
What
parents say
about pop e poppa
At pop e poppa, we believe that strong relationships with parents are the foundation of a child's wellbeing.
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place enquiry
Would you like to find out more about our daycare centre or make a non-binding place enquiry? We look forward to getting to know you!