New service for children opens in 2026

The Maison des enfants, a public service for children aged 6-11 and their families, will open on November 2, 2026, at 6 rue Suzanne-Képès on the island of Nantes. The facility will be part of the Gina building, which is within the future health district, and will bring together health professionals and those in the medical and social sector.

Service addresses specific child difficulties

Parents can request the Maison des enfants when a child is experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, sleep disturbances, eating problems, isolation, school tensions, or difficult emotions to manage. The service can also be contacted after an orientation by a teacher, a health professional, or a social worker, and no prior orientation is required.

Scope of the service is clearly defined

The Maison des enfants will not handle medical emergencies, chronic diseases, or specialized assessments. Families will be directed to the appropriate structures when longer-term follow-up is needed. For children under 6, maternal and child protection services remain the contact point, and for adolescents, families can turn to the Maison des adolescents.

Hours and access to the service

The Maison des enfants will welcome the public at 6 rue Suzanne-Képès, 44200 Nantes, with specific hours on weekdays and Saturdays. It will be closed on Sundays. Families can contact the service by phone or email, and travel options include public transport. The service is free and does not require an appointment.

Team and facility details

The Maison des enfants will have 380 square meters and a multidisciplinary team of 14 professionals, including doctors, nurses, mental health professionals, and social workers. Their mission is to address the various difficulties a child may face, whether physical, psychological, family, or school-related.

Service based on local needs

The public partners designed this facility after research focusing on the needs of children aged 6-11. In Loire-Atlantique, 1,600 children in this age range were treated for a psychiatric condition in 2021, a 25% increase compared to 2015. These data reflect the care provided during that period, not the current number of children expected to visit the new establishment.

Entry point for child support

The Maison des enfants must begin receiving families on November 2. It will complement existing resources for early childhood and adolescence, providing an identifiable entry point for advice and referrals for Nantes children aged 6-11.