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Growing as a team: recruiting, training and retaining 14,500 professionals

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Attract, train, retain: 14,500 professionals bring our nurseries and schools to life every day. Their wellbeing is our priority — and our responsibility.

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Training that helps people grow.

Attracting and recruiting talent — Inspiring careers, modernising recruitment

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.

Assessment Centre for nursery directors — France, new in 2025

Since 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.

Two online events a year — all countries

'The Chaperons' Early Childhood Careers Event': online recruitment events where candidates can discover our roles and teams remotely.

A presence on the ground

Workplace wellbeing — Working conditions that fit every life

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.

France — Flexible permanent contract, a choice of 4 working patterns

4 working patterns between 32.5 and 40 hours a week. Schedules can be adjusted to fit personal commitments.

United Kingdom — Grandflex

A flexible working programme that adapts hours to individual availability. Complemented by 24/7 access to online GP consultations.

Germany — Flexible contracts

Working 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.

At every stage of life

Family — Priority access to our nurseries

For employees' children, with discounted fees in Germany, the UK, Canada and the USA.

France — Full pay maintained

During maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Plus a 6th week of paid holiday after two years' service.

All countries — SocialDirect

Confidential social support: housing, budgeting, paperwork, parenting and disability.

Health & mobility

France — NewFit

Online fitness classes for all employees.

France & UK — Housing & wellbeing

Access to housing via Action Logement, France's employer housing scheme. GrandCentral Tips in the UK: health and wellbeing resources.

All countries — 1 km on foot

Placement in the nursery closest to home, reducing commuting time and absenteeism. Annual engagement survey in every country — record participation in 2025.

Training & development — The Grandir Academy: train, develop, grow

Training that helps people grow.

Development programmes by country

United Kingdom — IGNITE & LEAP

Two 6-month management programmes. 180+ apprentices from Level 2 to Level 5. The 5% Club: 5% of the workforce trained through apprenticeships.

Canada & USA — DISCO & Mentoring

A centralised learning platform (onboarding, compliance, development). 2-week immersive mentoring for new centre directors.

Germany — Leadership Mosaic

A 6-module programme. Konzeptionstage: 2 training days a year, when nurseries close so teams can train together. 3-day Welcome Days.

Awards & certifications

Top Employer France — 2024 & 2025

Recognising the quality of our HR practices, ongoing training and team wellbeing. Awarded in 2024 and 2025.

Great Place to Work — 4 countries, 2025

France (LPCR), United Kingdom (3rd consecutive year), Canada (Kids & Company), Germany (Elly & Stoffl). France and Canada: Best Workplaces 2026.

Europe's Best Employers — 2025

FT / Statista ranking. Les Petits Chaperons Rouges recognised among Europe's best employers.

Inclusion & diversity — A commitment at the heart of our culture

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.

France — Gender Equality Index: 94/100

Les Petits Chaperons Rouges in France, on the official French gender pay index. Narrower pay gaps, equal access to promotion and non-discriminatory recruitment.

Canada — DEI Committee

Kids & Company has set up a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee that drives concrete initiatives: training, themed days and internal campaigns.

All countries — Careers open to everyone

Disability coordinators, reasonable adjustments, team awareness and anti-discrimination modules. A dedicated IFAP class for disabled learners is planned.

2025/26 Impact Report

Our results, our commitments and our trajectory, consolidated at group level. A transparent account of Grandir's impact, country by country. 130 pages · 5 countries · 2025/26 edition.

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