Testimonio nursery could reopen early 2027 after repairs
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Monaco's mayor hopes the municipal crèche at Testimonio, closed since September 2026 due to water infiltration, will reopen in early 2027 once renovation works begin.
The municipal nursery at Testimonio has been closed since September 2026 after water infiltration was discovered in the building, affecting families in the district who rely on the facility for childcare. Mayor of Monaco has said he hopes the crèche can resume operations in early 2027, with repair works expected to start shortly.
The closure has left parents in the Testimonio area needing alternative arrangements for several months, highlighting the pressure on municipal childcare capacity even in a commune with relatively generous provision. No details have yet been given on the scale of the infiltration damage or the exact cost of the works required.
For residents of the Testimonio quarter, the timeline matters: a reopening in early 2027 would mean roughly six months without local nursery places, a significant stretch for working parents. The town hall has not specified whether temporary childcare solutions are being offered in the interim, nor confirmed a precise reopening date beyond the general early-2027 target.