Training that helps people grow
In a sector facing staff shortages, attracting a new generation of early years professionals has become a strategic priority. Grandir invests heavily to make its roles visible, accessible and attractive.
Each brand has its own careers site, designed for smooth navigation and full transparency on every stage of the recruitment process. Application response times have been shortened and candidates are better supported.
France — new in 2025Since 2025, every candidate for a nursery director role has undergone a comprehensive assessment of their management skills and professional approach. A tool to identify leaders who can grow their teams with commitment, accountability and a collaborative spirit.
'The Chaperons' Early Childhood Careers Event': online recruitment events where candidates can discover our roles and teams remotely.
Specialist job fairs — major events in the early years sector.
Careers fairs and speed-recruiting events — raising awareness of our roles and meeting candidates face to face.
Open days — a chance to discover their future workplace.
Admissions panels — playing an active part in selecting future professionals.
Educational conferences — in person or online, to share our expertise.
At Grandir, we know that every employee has unique needs. Finding the right work-life balance is essential for their wellbeing and for the quality of care they give children.
France4 working patterns between 32.5 and 40 hours a week. Schedules can be adjusted to fit personal commitments.
United KingdomA flexible working programme that adapts hours to individual availability. Complemented by 24/7 access to online GP consultations.
GermanyWorking hours adapted to individual needs. Additional days of leave that increase with length of service. Annual Health Day: medical check-ups and on-site massages.
For employees' children, with discounted fees in Germany, the UK, Canada and the USA.
FranceDuring maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Plus a 6th week of paid holiday after two years' service.
Confidential social support: housing, budgeting, paperwork, parenting and disability.
FranceOnline fitness classes for all employees.
Access to housing via Action Logement, France's employer housing scheme. GrandCentral Tips in the UK: health and wellbeing resources.
Placement in the nursery closest to home, reducing commuting time and absenteeism. Annual engagement survey in every country — record participation in 2025.
United KingdomTwo 6-month management programmes. 180+ apprentices from Level 2 to Level 5. The 5% Club: 5% of the workforce trained through apprenticeships.
Canada & USAA centralised learning platform (onboarding, compliance, development). 2-week immersive mentoring for new centre directors.
GermanyA 6-module programme. Konzeptionstage: 2 training days a year, when nurseries close so teams can train together. 3-day Welcome Days.
France — 2024 & 2025
Recognising the quality of our HR practices, ongoing training and team wellbeing. Awarded in 2024 and 2025.
France (LPCR), United Kingdom (3rd consecutive year), Canada (Kids & Company), Germany (Elly & Stoffl). France and Canada: Best Workplaces 2026.
FT / Statista ranking. Les Petits Chaperons Rouges recognised among Europe's best employers.
At Grandir, we believe that diversity is a strength and that an inclusive environment helps everyone flourish and succeed together. That is why we have built a structured inclusion and workplace equality policy across all our countries, with concrete actions adapted to local realities.
FranceLes Petits Chaperons Rouges in France, on the official French gender pay index. Narrower pay gaps, equal access to promotion and non-discriminatory recruitment.
CanadaKids & Company has set up a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee that drives concrete initiatives: training, themed days and internal campaigns.
Disability coordinators, reasonable adjustments, team awareness and anti-discrimination modules. A dedicated IFAP class for disabled learners is planned.
Our results, our commitments and our trajectory, consolidated at group level. A transparent account of Grandir's impact, country by country.
