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
- 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.
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.
- 72% — of employees trained in 2025
- 63,000 h — of training delivered across the group
- 4,000 h — of management training delivered
- 44 — IFAP apprentices, first cohort 2024
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.
