Association CERPE

What Association CERPE does

Association CERPE is a French non-profit vocational training organisation (Association loi 1901) founded in 1978 and headquartered in Le Blanc-Mesnil, Seine-Saint-Denis, in the Île-de-France region. It delivers accredited vocational qualifications and continuing-education programmes for early-childhood and social-work professionals, serving school-leavers, career-changers, and in-service practitioners seeking the Auxiliaire de Puériculture and Éducateur de Jeunes Enfants credentials required to work in French nurseries and childcare structures.

Its core products are two state-recognised diplomas — the DEAP (Diplôme d'État d'Auxiliaire de Puériculture, Level 4) and the DEEJE (Diplôme d'État d'Éducateur de Jeunes Enfants, Level II) — supplemented by a continuing-education catalogue (Formation Continue) and apprenticeship pathways operated through the CFA ADAFORSS network. The DEEJE programme is co-delivered with Université Paris 8 (partnership dating to 2018), enabling candidates to earn a paired university degree alongside the state diploma; CERPE reports a 100% pass rate on administered diplomas. Delivery is instructor-led and on-site; no proprietary digital learning platform or technology stack is described.

Revenue is generated through a mixed public-and-private funding model: commissioning by Région Île-de-France and OPCOs (operators of skills funding under France's apprenticeship and professional-development system), Pro-A financing for Auxiliaire de Puériculture participants (listed at €9,000 per candidate), employer fees, and individual participant fees for short-cycle modules (conferences €15–€35; stages €175–€525). The organisation holds Qualiopi certification obtained in 2024, the mandatory French quality accreditation required for access to public vocational training funds. The workforce comprises 19 employees and recorded 1,247 continuing-education participants in 2024. No revenue or financial statements are publicly disclosed.

Name

Association CERPE

Legal name

C.E.R.P.E. (Centre d'Études et de Recherches pour la Petite Enfance)

Website

https://cerpe.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Association CERPE is a French non-profit (loi 1901) founded in 1978 that delivers state-recognised early-childhood vocational diplomas (DEAP, DEEJE) and continuing education in the Île-de-France region, funded primarily by Région Île-de-France, OPCOs, and Pro-A employer sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training & Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD) (EDAAALAE)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Vocational training programs
• Social work training
• Continuing professional development
• State diploma preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Aubervilliers

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Public funding and institutional financing: CERPE's primary revenue derives from public and institutional financing. Training for unemployed individuals and youth under 26 is financed by the Région Île-de-France and OPCOs (skills operators). Employer-sponsored trainees are financed by the employer and/or their OPCO. Apprentices are financed through the apprenticeship system via the CFA ADAFORSS.
2. Employer and individual fee-for-service: Continuing professional development (formation continue) programs are offered to employers and individual professionals in the social, medico-social, and early childhood sectors. Training is delivered in inter-establishment (intra) and intra-establishment formats, billed to employers or collected from individuals.
3. Conference and seminar fees: CERPE charges fees for conferences open to students and professionals: 35 euros per employer (with invoice and attendance certificate) and 15 euros for individuals. Fees are collected by cheque prior to the event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Core offering

Association CERPE is a non-profit vocational training institute that prepares individuals for the French State Diplomas of Auxiliaire de Puériculture (DEAP, Level 4) and Éducateur de Jeunes Enfants (DEEJE, Level II), delivered through voie directe, alternance, and maintien dans l'emploi modalities. It also delivers continuing professional development (thematic stages, conferences, supervision and practice analysis) for working professionals in the early childhood, social, and medico-social sectors across France.

Product overview

Association CERPE (Centre d'Études et de Recherches pour la Petite Enfance) is a vocational training organization founded in 1978, operating under the 1901 French association law. The organization offers a portfolio of professional training programs for the early childhood and social work sectors, centered on two core diplomas: the Diplôme d'État d'Auxiliaire de Puériculture (DEAP, Level 4) and the Diplôme d'État d'Éducateur de Jeunes Enfants (DEEJE, Level II). These programs are delivered through multiple pathways including direct enrollment, apprenticeship (via CFA ADAFORSS partnership), and work-study arrangements. CERPE additionally provides continuing education services encompassing thematic workshops, expert conferences, and supervision/analysis of practice sessions for sector professionals. The organization also operates a childcare facility ('D'ici et de Là') in Clichy-sous-Bois serving as a pedagogical application site.

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Brands

• Multi-accueil "D'ici et de là": A childcare facility and parent-child reception space managed by CERPE in Clichy-sous-Bois, serving as a pedagogical application site with capacity for 20 temporary and 10 permanent children placements.

Products and services

• Formation Auxiliaire de Puériculture (DEAP) Vocational training programme preparing students for the Diplôme d'État d'Auxiliaire de Puériculture (DEAP), a Level 4 certification equivalent to the baccalauréat. Delivered over 11 months in voie directe or 18 months in alternance, the programme includes 770 hours of practical training across three five-week placements (one seven-week placement). Accessible without diploma prerequisites; open to job seekers, career changers, and individuals without prior qualifications. Selection via dossier review and oral interview under ARS criteria; two cohorts of 30 students per year.
• Formation Éducateur de Jeunes Enfants (DEEJE) Vocational training programme leading to the Diplôme d'État d'Éducateur de Jeunes Enfants (DEEJE), a Level II certification equivalent to licence/baccalauréat+3 (180 ECTS, RNCP34827). Delivered over three years in multiple modalities — voie directe, alternance (apprentissage or contrat de professionnalisation), and maintien dans l'emploi — combining 1,500 hours of theoretical training (in association with Université Paris 8's Licence Sciences de l'éducation) with 2,100 hours of practical on-the-ground placements. Open to baccalauréat holders or holders of a DEAP, CAP AEPE, DE AES/AMP/AVF with three years' experience.
• Formation Continue / Formation Permanente (Continuing Professional Development) Continuing professional development programme offering short thematic stages (1–3 day workshops), expert conferences, and supervision/practice analysis services for professionals in the social, medico-social, and early childhood sectors. Delivered in inter (Paris-based group sessions at Lycée Technique Diderot) and intra (on-site at client organisations anywhere in France) formats. Topics cover child development, pedagogy, family relations, team communication, and psycho-affective foundations, drawing on anthropology, pedagogy, psychoanalysis, psychology, psychosociology, psychomotricité, santé, and sociologie. Billed to employers or paid by individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% pass rate at DEAP (Diplôme d'État d'Auxiliaire de Puériculture) examination — Promotion 2025, across all training modalities
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CFA ADAFORSS (Association pour le Développement de l'Apprentissage dans les Professions Sanitaires et Sociales)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorADAFORSS serves as the CFA (Centre de Formation des Apprentis) partner for CERPE's apprenticeship-based training programmes in Auxiliaire de Puériculture and Éducateur de Jeunes Enfants. All apprenticeship candidates admitted to CERPE must register with ADAFORSS to formalise their apprenticeship contract. ADAFORSS coordinates contract signing and employer liaison for apprentices. Address: 104 Rue Rivay, 92300 Levallois-Perret.
• Région Île-de-FrancecoreOthersPrincipal public funder of CERPE's initial training for Auxiliaires de Puériculture (voie directe) and other programmes. Finances places for job seekers and youth under 26. Receives trainee data as necessary for financing studies.
• Université Paris 8 (Université Paris VIII Vincennes-Saint-Denis)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2018, CERPE has partnered with Université Paris 8 to deliver DEEJE training in association with the Licence Sciences de l'Éducation. Students at CERPE share selected sessions with university students in Sciences de l'Éducation. RNCP reference: RNCP34827. Certifier Siret: 11004401300040.
• Ville de Clichy-sous-BoiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Clichy-sous-Bois has partnered with CERPE since 1997 to operate the 'D'ici et de là' multi-accueil (20 temporary + 10 permanent child places). A reinforced convention was signed in 2004 when the structure transitioned to multi-accueil. The municipality provides ongoing support for premises and operations.
• CAF Seine-Saint-Denis (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales)coreOthersCAF Seine-Saint-Denis is a key institutional partner referenced on the CERPE website and in privacy documentation. Collaborates on early childhood training and financing matters. Listed as a data recipient in CERPE's privacy policy for trainee administration.
• UNAFORIS (Union Nationale des Formations Supérieures en Travail Social)minorOthersCERPE is a member of UNAFORIS, the national union of higher education institutions in social work. Membership provides access to professional network, resource sharing, and collective representation in the social work training sector.
• ACEPP (Association des Collectifs Enfants Parents Professionnels)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogo partner displayed on the CERPE website. ACEPP is a federation of associative crèches (predominantly parent-managed). Historically collaborated with CERPE on qualification contracts for EJE training since 1988 and continues to be listed as a key institutional partner.
• CEMEA (Centres d'Entraînement aux Méthodes d'Éducation Active)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogo partner displayed on the CERPE website. CEMEA is an association active in active education methods. Historically collaborated with CERPE on the Diplôme Supérieur en Travail Social (DSTS) initiative alongside CFPES-CEMEA and INFOP-CEMEA.
• OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences)coreOthersCERPE works with OPCOs to finance continuing education and alternance training. OPCOs cover training costs for employers and job seekers under various professional development schemes (Pro-A, contrat de professionnalisation, etc.). Listed in CERPE's privacy and financing documentation.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Croix-Rouge Compétence: Croix-Rouge Compétence is the training arm of the French Red Cross, offering EJE, AP, nursing, and broader healthcare/social diplomas across multiple regional campuses. As a national incumbent with significantly greater brand recognition and capacity, it competes with CERPE for regional funding and PARCOURSUP candidates but operates a much wider portfolio.
• Greta (national network): The Greta network is the French national continuing education network attached to public secondary education. It delivers intra and inter continuing education across the social, medico-social, and early childhood sectors in every region. It competes directly with CERPE's formation continue offering for OPCO-funded corporate clients but at substantially greater geographic scale.
• AFPA: AFPA is France's national agency for adult vocational training, with a broad catalogue spanning industry, construction, services, and healthcare-adjacent programmes. While it offers some social-sector training, its primary relevance to CERPE is as a broad incumbent that competes for OPCO-financed vocational training demand at scale.

Others

• UNAFORIS: UNAFORIS is the national union of higher education institutions in social work, of which CERPE is a member. It is thematically related as the collective federation representing the sector's training interests at national level and is comparable as a peer ecosystem institution rather than a competitor.
• ADAFORSS: ADAFORSS (Association pour le Développement de l'Apprentissage dans les Professions Sanitaires et Sociales) is the CFA that channels all apprenticeship financing for CERPE's EJE and AP learners. It is a channel partner and ecosystem peer — not a competitor — but is materially comparable as a specialised apprenticeship operator serving the same training ecosystem.

Regional players

• ARIFTS: ARIFTS (Association Régionale pour l'Institut de Formation en Travail Social) is the principal social work and early childhood training school in Pays de la Loire, offering EJE, AP, and related state diplomas. It is closely comparable in mission and product mix to CERPE but operates in western France rather than Île-de-France, making it a regional peer rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Université Paris 8 (Sciences de l'Éducation): Université Paris 8 is CERPE's academic partner for the DEEJE programme, sharing selected sessions and lending ECTS-level academic rigour. It is directly comparable as a co-provider of the EJE qualification and as a route by which bac+3 candidates in Sciences de l'Éducation enter the early childhood workforce, partially overlapping with CERPE's target candidate pool.
• IRTS Paris Île-de-France: The Institut Régional du Travail Social in Paris / Île-de-France is one of the principal regional training schools for social work and early childhood professionals in the same geography as CERPE. It offers EJE, AP, and related state diplomas and competes directly with CERPE for Région-funded places and candidates from the Paris basin.
• CEMEA: CEMEA (Centres d'Entraînement aux Méthodes d'Éducation Active) is a major national federation active in active education methods that delivers training across early childhood, social work, and animation sectors. It is a historical partner of CERPE (collaborating on DEAVS training) and directly comparable as a movement-based training operator with shared humanist pedagogical roots.
• ASKORIA: ASKORIA is a Brittany-based association that trains social work and early childhood professionals (EJE, éducateurs spécialisés, assistants de service social). It is directly comparable to CERPE in mission — initial state diploma training plus continuing education for the social sector — though it operates in a different region and offers a broader portfolio of social work diplomas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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