Grandir Group Earns Great Place to Work® Certification Across Four Countries

A certification driven by employee voices

Great Place to Work® Certification is rooted entirely in the lived experiences of our employees. Through comprehensive surveys, they evaluate the trust they have in management, the quality of team relationships, their sense of fairness, and their pride in being part of the organization. Across the group, more than 9,000 early childhood professionals participated in the survey, with an overall response rate of 73% and a Trust Index of 73%. These scores reflect a shared culture built on listening, respect, care, and a deep sense of contribut- ing to meaningful work.

What makes the difference, according to our teams

Great place to Work France 2025 - Grandir

In the United Kingdom, Grandir UK has earned certification for the third consecutive year and has also been ranked 44th on the UK's Best Workplaces for Women™ list. This dual recognition celebrates a workplace culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to grow. 82% of employees said they felt welcomed when they joined the company, and 93% believe they are treated fairly regardless of gender.

In France, Les Petits Chaperons Rouges has become the first and only company in the sector to earn Great Place to Work Certification—a particularly proud achievement given that only 19% of applicants earned this recognition in 2024. With an exceptional participation rate of 87%, employees expressed strong commitment to the company: 62% say it's a great place to work, 85% are proud of what the company achieves, and 86% describe management as approachable and open to dialogue. This certification complements the Top Employer label earned in January 2025, demonstrating excel- lence in both HR practices and day-to-day employee experience.

In Canada, Kids & Company says "our employees truly are the heart of our company." The organization's culture is powered by The KIDCO Way, a set of shared values that inspire kindness, innovation, and optimism in every interaction. The company contin- uously evolves its workplace practices based on team feedback, having strengthened mentorship programs, leadership training, and internal communication networks this year. "We're incredibly grateful to our team for bringing our values to life every day," says Jaclyn Sopik, Chief People & Legal Officer.

In Germany, Elly & Stoffl emphasizes ongoing professional development and champi- ons a bilingual approach that enriches daily teaching practices. Teams particularly ap- preciate the multicultural environment and the career development opportunities of- fered through the ELLY & STOFFL ACADEMY.

When our teams thrive, children benefit

This recognition reinforces a belief that guides everything we do: when our employees feel supported, valued, and heard, it directly impacts the quality of care and education children receive. That's why we invest in professional development, well-being initia- tives, and career advancement opportunities.

Grandir's international reach means we continuously share best practices across countries. These four certifications reflect a group-wide commitment: creating work environments where professionals, children, and families can learn, grow, and thrive together. It embodies our ambition to be a benchmark employer in early childhood ed- ucation, attracting and retaining talented professionals passionate about this essential educational mission.

We're hiring!

Want to grow your career at a company that puts its people first? Explore opportuni- ties with us:

France: Les Petits Chaperons Rouges - www.lpcr.fr/on-recrute/
UK: Grandir UK - www.grandiruk.com/careers/join-our-team/
Canada: Kids & Company - kidsandcompany.com/about-us/careers/
Germany: Elly & Stoffl - karriere.ellyundstoffl.de | Infanterix - www.infanterix.de/fr/category/stellenangebot/
USA: Inspire Early Education - inspireschools.com/careers/