We work hand-in-hand with parents, businesses and public authorities to help make the world a better place
Founded in France in 2003 by entrepreneurial brothers Rodolphe and Edouard Carle to bridge the gap in childcare solutions, Babilou has gradually grown to become a leading light in early years education and a major operator across the globe. We set out to support the well-being of children and the work-life balance of families at a time of rising birthrates and women in the workforce. Today, in our rapidly-changing, fragilized world, our role in society is all the more relevant: bring quality education to the next generation.
We began with one nursery and 24 cots. Five years later, we became the leading private childcare network in France. Today, we are a family of passionate educational entrepreneurs present in 12 countries with around 1100 establishments, 12,000 employees and more than 50,000 children in our care – and we are all growing in the same spirit, together.
Together, We Grow - more than a business project, a culture.
We are driven by the conviction that together, we can have a strong impact on tomorrow’s world through early years education. By partnering with educational entrepreneurs who share our vision, by building close partnerships with public authorities and private enterprises, by sharing best practices and constantly innovating to provide parents with top-quality childcare solutions, we are making a difference.
The signature of our innovative approach is Together, We Grow. It's a way of thinking and doing that englobes our quality management philosophy, our unique savoir-faire in the domain of early childhood and our commitment to families, clients, employees, partners and society as a whole. It reinforces the values and ambitions we share internally and strive to bring to life with children and families daily. It’s a blueprint for the sustainable growth and the continuous improvement of all our centers all over the world.
Our values
Team Spirit
We believe in the talent of everyone, in their individual intelligence and sense of collective responsibility. We are united, we grow together.
Kindness
We take care of each other. We respect each other. We are kind and considerate whether it's towards children, parents, employees or our partners.
Commitment
We are dedicated. We share a positive, can-do attitude and act in full knowledge of our responsibilities towards children, their families, our employees and partners to help build a better world.
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