Institut Petite Enfance - Boris Cyrulnik

What Institut Petite Enfance - Boris Cyrulnik does

Institut Petite Enfance – Boris Cyrulnik (IPE) is a French nonprofit association (loi 1901) founded in 2011 and headquartered at 40 Avenue Saint-Jacques, Savigny-sur-Orge, in Île-de-France. The organization delivers professional training programs for early childhood professionals working in Etablissements d'Accueil du Jeune Enfant (EAJE), covering attachment theory, child development, sleep, nutrition, professional responsibilities, and pedagogical practice analysis. Its work is anchored in the "Libre Exploration Educative" (Free Educational Exploration) philosophy co-developed by neuropsychiatrist Boris Cyrulnik (President) and psychologist Philippe Duval (Director), which seeks to translate contemporary research on attachment and cognition into experimental practice within nursery settings. The institute publishes its own catalog of books through Editions Philippe Duval, and maintains a digital presence via its website, Facebook, YouTube, and email newsletter. Training delivery is in-person, primarily at the Savigny-sur-Orge headquarters and, more recently, a Paris training site for a multi-session program running through 2027. Operations are lean (approximately 5 employees), the organization is Qualiopi-certified (renewed 2024) for French professional training quality, and revenue is generated through participant registration fees for individual training sessions and donations solicited via the website.

Name

Institut Petite Enfance - Boris Cyrulnik

Legal name

Association Boris CYRULNIK pour la petite enfance

Website

https://boris-cyrulnik-ipe.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Institut Petite Enfance – Boris Cyrulnik is a French nonprofit association that delivers in-person professional training in attachment theory, child development, and pedagogical practice to early childhood professionals, anchored in its Libre Exploration Educative philosophy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Professional Training

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

In-Service Professional Development (Workshops/Institutes/Short Courses) (EDACAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coaching, Mentoring & Instructional Support (On-site/Virtual) (EDACAIAC), Health Education & Parent Coaching (Sleep, Safety, Illness Management) (EDACAMAN)

Keywords

• Early childhood training
• Professional development programs
• Attachment theory workshops
• Childcare educator courses
• Continuing education seminars

Headquarters

HQ city

Savigny-sur-Orge

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: IPE offers professional training programs for early childhood professionals including single-day workshops, multi-session courses, and semester-long programs. Training covers topics such as Libre Exploration Educative, professional practice analysis, child development, and pedagogical approaches. Revenue is generated through participant registration fees for these educational programs.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Institut Petite Enfance Boris Cyrulnik is a nonprofit association that delivers professional training programs for early childhood professionals (daycare workers, nursery assistants, educators, and childcare directors) on topics including attachment theory, the "Libre Exploration Educative" approach, child development, sleep in childcare, pediatric nutrition, adaptation and familiarization, meal times, and professional responsibilities. Training is offered as single-day workshops, multi-session courses, and semester-long programs (such as the Paris-based professional practice analysis training). The institute also publishes related books through Editions Philippe Duval.

Product overview

The Institut Petite Enfance - Boris Cyrulnik is a non-profit association (loi 1901) offering professional training and educational resources for early childhood professionals. The organization operates as a unified platform centered around its core Libre Exploration Educative philosophy, supplemented by specialized training modules covering topics such as attachment theory, child development, sleep management, nutrition, professional responsibilities, and pedagogical practices. Additionally, the institute publishes books and educational materials authored by its members. The training programs are delivered both in-person and through downloadable resources, with satisfaction surveys tracking program effectiveness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Training Programs (Formations) Professional development and continuing education programs for early childhood professionals covering topics such as attachment theory, child development, educational practices, sleep management in childcare settings, nutrition, professional responsibilities, and pedagogical analysis of practices. Delivered as single-day workshops, multi-session courses, and semester-long programs.
• Libre Exploration Educative (Free Educational Exploration) An educational philosophy and movement promoting child-centered learning approaches, encouraging free exploration, and transforming how professionals interact with young children through values of freedom, trust, attachment, exploration, learning, and pleasure.
• Publications and Books (via Editions Philippe Duval) Books and publications authored or co-authored by institute members on early childhood topics including child development, attachment theory, play space design, educational exploration, child emotions, sleep, and professional practices in childcare settings.
• Nutrition Pédiatrique Training Professional training on infant nutrition from birth to 3 years, covering breastfeeding, formula feeding comparison, food diversification, allergies, and dietary errors in early childhood settings.
• Sleep in Childcare Training Professional training on understanding infant sleep as a complex transition involving emotional security, autonomy, and quality of professional support in early childhood settings.
• Nouvelles connaissances, Nouvelles pratiques Training Training exploring neuroscientific discoveries about early childhood competencies, helping professionals connect new knowledge with pedagogical experiments to evolve practices.
• Responsabilités en crèche Training Comprehensive training on civil, criminal, and disciplinary responsibilities of early childhood professionals, addressing child safety and information confidentiality.
• Analyse de pratiques professionnelles Training Semester-long training program equipping early childhood professionals to design, lead, and evaluate professional practice analysis (APP) sessions within an ethical, reflective, and structured approach. Held in Paris across 8 dates.
• Revisiter les idées sur le jeune enfant Training Training examining common assumptions about raising young children, exploring child brain development in early years to understand and address behavioral resistance.
• Repas en crèche Training Training on mealtime practices in childcare settings, addressing how to create an appropriate environment and organization that supports children's eating competencies and pleasure.
• Libre Exploration Educative Workshop Comprehensive workshop covering child reception and family welcome, free circulation and exploration, and meal times within the Libre Exploration Educative philosophy.
• Parentalité et participation parentale Training Training on parental participation in childcare settings and parent support, exploring the triangulation between parents, professionals, and children. Led by Catherine Sellenet.
• Eduquer l'enfant du futur Training Training helping parentality professionals navigate rapid changes including family mutations, new educational benchmarks, neuroscience advances, and digital challenges.
• Adaptation and Familiarization Training Training examining traditional adaptation protocols in early childhood facilities, questioning their foundations based on current scientific research on child development and needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• High satisfaction rates reported through regular satisfaction surveys across multiple training sessions from 2021-2027

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IPTminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIPT handles website development and technical realization for the Institut Petite Enfance Boris Cyrulnik. Located at 5 rue de l'ermitage, 64200 Biarritz, they are responsible for the technical infrastructure supporting the institute's online presence and digital operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Croix-Rouge Compétence: Training arm of the French Red Cross providing continuing education including early childhood programs. Larger, more diversified incumbent with overlapping audience but broader portfolio.
• GRETA (Réseau national de la formation continue): Public network of adult continuing education including early childhood modules. Provides subsidized training to the same professional audience and is a frequent Qualiopi-certified competitor.
• IRTS (Institut Régional du Travail Social): Regional social work institutes that include early childhood training in their catalog. Established public-interest training providers serving the same childcare professional segment.
• CNFPT (Centre National de la Fonction Publique Territoriale): Public-sector training institution serving territorial agents including those working in municipal early childhood structures. Competes for the same professional training mandate in France.
• Babilou Family (training division): One of France's largest childcare operators running extensive internal training programs for EAJE staff. Represents the in-house alternative to external specialized training providers like IPE.

Direct peers

• ACEPP (Association des Collectifs Enfants Parents Professionnels): Federation of parent-run early childhood collectives providing training and resources to ECE professionals. Comparable nonprofit structure delivering training to the same segment with a distinct pedagogical philosophy.
• EME (École des Métiers de la Petite Enfance): Specialized school offering professional training and certifications for early childhood professionals in France. Comparable offering profile targeting the same daycare worker and educator segment.
• ENPEF (École Nationale de la Petite Enfance et de la Famille): National school dedicated to training early childhood professionals in France. Directly comparable as a competing specialized training provider serving the same EAJE workforce with continuing education programs.

Others

• Éditions Érès: French publisher specializing in social work, education, and early childhood literature. Adjacent peer through shared publishing activity in the same professional content space.
• Fondation de France (early childhood programs): Major French philanthropic foundation funding early childhood initiatives including training. Adjacent ecosystem actor that could be a partner or competitor in grant-funded professional development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/institutpetiteenfance.boriscyrulnik
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ipe-les-anciens

Compliance1 record

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Profiles2 records

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