The 6 pillars

SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION

A bridge between research and practice

Neuroscience shows that children’s cognitive and socio-emotional development from ages 0 to 6 is crucial, as 85% of brain connections form during this period. The growth of executive functions strongly depends on early secure attachment and the development of self-confidence.


To address these challenges, Babilou Family has created a shared educational framework across its ten countries. Its Sustainable Education® approach is based on recent scientific insights and structured around six key pillars.
 

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6 PILLARS

Globally, the six pillars serve as universal standards that meet the needs of young children in group settings. Sustainable Education® applies to everyone, combining educational action for children and support for parents. Locally, each country and each center adapts the six pillars through diverse practices that align with regulations, cultures, and the specific needs of families.

Sustainable Education is not uniformization, but a global framework to provide the best for each child.  

Laurie Catteeuw, PhD, Education Director, Babilou Family Group

Physical and emotional safety

We build self-confience through emotional and physical safety

Natural curiosity

We support the freedom of movement

Nature

We ensure daily exposure to nature

Individual child's rhythms

We protect sleep to support brain construction and healthy development

Inclusion and multiculturalism

We welcome all languages and diverse learning needs to foster inclusion

Families

We involve families in our daily life

Discover our 3 books

Each book dives deep into the science and practice behind our educational commitments — available for educators and families alike.