**During a press conference at the Castel des Deux Rois park, Éric Ciotti introduced his new running mate, Céline Alunni, as the deputy for early childhood. He also detailed a series of measures to make Nice “a city designed for its children.”**
Éric Ciotti opened the conference by announcing the arrival of Céline Alunni on his *municipal list.* *”I wanted to announce to you that Céline Alunni will become the deputy for early childhood if the people of Nice place their trust in us.”*
President of the *Dames de Lenval Committee,* she has been committed for several years to *hospitalized children.* The candidate emphasized her *associative and professional background,* as well as her *commitment to the Lenval Hospital,* which he wishes to preserve. *”With us, we will not touch Lenval Hospital; it will remain Lenval.”*
## **A personal commitment to serving children**
Taking the floor, *Céline Alunni* expressed her *emotion at this appointment.* *”Children, for me, are the beginning.”* She recalled her *experience in the automobile sector* while highlighting her *long-standing commitment to sick children.*
President of the *Dames de Lenval Committee* for a year, she has been working within this organization for *eight years.* *”This motivation I have for children certainly comes from my siblings,”* she explained, also mentioning some *significant personal experiences.*
She acknowledged the *trust placed in her by Éric Ciotti* and affirmed her desire to *fully assume this responsibility.* *”It is an honor and a responsibility that I embrace fully.”*
## **Creation of daycare spots and support for families**
*Éric Ciotti* then detailed the *first measures of his program in favor of early childhood.* He announced the *creation of an additional 1,000 daycare spots* during the term.
Three models would be developed: *municipal daycares, micro-daycares, and associative or private structures.* The goal is to *adapt the offerings to the needs of neighborhoods.*
The candidate also announced the *enhancement of financial aid for families without childcare solutions.* *”We will raise this allowance to *300 euros*.”* According to him, *access to childcare is a major issue for professional equality and the autonomy of parents.*
## **Suitable equipment and a healthy living environment**
The project aims to *transform public spaces for children.* Éric Ciotti stated: *”We want to transform the Phoenix Park into a Niçoise acclimatization garden.”* Meanwhile, the *Castel des Deux Rois park* would be *renovated and equipped with wooden games* integrated into an *environmental approach,* creating a *space suitable for the development of the youngest.*
The *air conditioning and heating of schools and daycares* are also among the priorities. *”I find it abnormal that no classroom is air-conditioned,”* stated the president of the Union of the Right for the Republic. The project plans to *use renewable energies,* notably *geothermal and thalassotherapy.*
The program also includes an *increase in organic food*, aiming for the *generalization of organic menus* in *schools.*
## **A city designed for the development and protection of children**
The candidate for mayor of Nice wishes to develop *entertainment and leisure places accessible to families,* especially on weekends. A *children’s museum* would be installed in the Phoenix Park, inspired by European models. *”A children’s museum with a playful and educational purpose,”* specified the deputy of Alpes-Maritimes.
The policy also plans to *enhance support for children with disabilities*, with increased *support for specialized structures and family assistants.*
The candidate also announced the *creation of a dedicated brigade for park security*, as well as the *opening of ten new day centers* during the term, to meet the *growing demand from families.*
Finally, the *free access to day centers for children in foster care* was mentioned. *”We want these children not to face a double burden,”* concluded *Éric Ciotti.*
