CPE du Carrefour

What CPE du Carrefour does

CPE du Carrefour (Centre de la petite enfance du Carrefour) is a non-profit early childhood education organization founded in 1979 in the Centre-Sud neighborhood of Montreal, Quebec. The organization operates four physical childcare installations — Provençale (the original location, established over 35 years ago), Fullum, Ste-Catherine, and Halte-Répit — collectively serving 308 currently enrolled children and more than 360 children annually. In parallel, CPE du Carrefour operates a Bureau Coordonnateur that oversees more than 585 family childcare places delivered through approximately 100 RSGE (Responsable de Service de Garde Éducatif) home-based providers across the Centre-Sud, Mile-End, and Plateau Mont-Royal territories of Montreal.

The organization's core technology is its pedagogical approach, anchored by two Ministry-aligned educational programs: Brindami, a social skills development program for children from infancy to 3 years, and Vers le Pacifique, a conflict resolution program for 4-year-olds. The team comprises over 100 early childhood education professionals with cumulative experience of more than 1,000 years, supported by 1,600+ hours of annual continuing education. CPE du Carrefour is deeply integrated into its local community through partnerships with Mères Avec Pouvoir, La Ruelle d'Hochelaga, Le Garage à Musique, the CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal and du Centre-Sud, and various local tables de concertation.

As a government-recognized CPE, CPE du Carrefour operates under Quebec's subsidized childcare regime, with parent fees regulated by the Ministère de la Famille and the balance of operating funding provided through government subsidies per childcare spot. The go-to-market motion is community-led and government-mandated: families register through the official Quebec Portail d'inscription and Place 0-5 waitlist portals for placement. The organization is governed by a board of directors comprising parent, employee, RSGE, and community representatives, and is pursuing a Plan stratégique 2025-2029 to guide continued development.

Name

CPE du Carrefour

Legal name

CPE du Carrefour

Website

https://cpeducarrefour.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CPE du Carrefour is a non-profit, government-subsidized early childhood education organization in Montreal serving 360+ children annually across four installations and coordinating 585+ family-based childcare places via its Bureau Coordonnateur for families in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Centre-Sud, Mile-End, and Plateau Mont-Royal.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Subsidized Childcare Fees: CPE du Carrefour operates as a non-profit organization providing government-subsidized early childhood education services. Fees are regulated by the Quebec Ministry of Family. The organization receives government funding to supplement parent fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CPE du Carrefour is a non-profit Centre de la petite enfance (CPE) providing subsidized early childhood education and childcare for children aged 0–4 years in Montreal, Quebec. It operates four physical centre-based installations (Provençale, Fullum, Ste-Catherine, Halte-Répit) and a Bureau Coordonnateur that coordinates roughly 585 family childcare places with about 100 RSGE home-based providers across Centre-Sud, Mile-End, and Plateau Mont-Royal. Parent fees are regulated by Quebec's Ministère de la Famille and supplemented by government funding.

Product overview

CPE du Carrefour is a non-profit early childhood education center (Centre de la petite enfance) providing childcare services for children aged 0-4 years in Montreal, Quebec. The organization operates through two main service streams: (1) four physical installations (Provençale, Fullum, Ste-Catherine, and Halte-Répit) offering on-site childcare with educational programs, outdoor activities, and community partnerships, and (2) a Bureau Coordonnateur coordinating over 585 family childcare places across approximately 100 family childcare settings. The CPE also implements specialized pedagogical programs including Brindami (social skills for infants to 3 years) and Vers le Pacifique (conflict resolution for 4-year-olds), supported by values of pleasure, solidarity, coeducation, benevolence, and inclusion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• En installation (Centre-based childcare) Subsidized early childhood education and childcare provided at CPE du Carrefour's four physical facilities (Provençale, Fullum, Ste-Catherine, and Halte-Répit) serving children aged 0–4 years with educational programs, outdoor play, and community involvement.
• En milieu familial (RSGE family childcare coordination) Family-based childcare coordination delivered through Responsible Educational Childcare Providers (RSGE) on the Centre-Sud, Mile-End, and Plateau Mont-Royal territories, managed by the Bureau Coordonnateur.
• Halte-Répit (flexible part-time respite childcare) Flexible, part-time respite childcare service where parents are welcome to participate in activities and committees, and co-education is emphasized.
• Bureau Coordonnateur (Coordinating office for RSGE providers) Coordinating office that supports, trains, and monitors roughly 100 RSGE providers across Centre-Sud, Plateau Mont-Royal, and Mile-End territories, offering pedagogical support, training, and accompaniment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 360 children served annually across all services
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mères Avec Pouvoir (MAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAP (Mères Avec Pouvoir) is a community organization supporting single mothers. The Fullum installation works closely with MAP, offering places to children from these families and providing support services. The partnership aims to foster autonomy and social/professional integration of single-parent mothers.
• La Ruelle d'HochelagacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization focused on social pediatrics. The Ste-Catherine installation collaborates closely with La Ruelle d'Hochelaga to provide comprehensive support to families in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighborhood.
• Le Garage à MusiqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusical organization in the community. The Ste-Catherine installation works with Le Garage à Musique to enrich children's experiences through music and cultural activities.
• Table de concertation 0-5 ans des FaubourgsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal coordination table bringing together stakeholders serving children 0-5 years in the Faubourgs area. Partnership supports community collaboration and resource sharing.
• CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-MontréalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated health and social services center for Eastern Montreal. The Ste-Catherine installation collaborates with CIUSSS for family support and integrated care.
• CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-MontréalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated health and social services center for Central-South Montreal. The organization maintains collaborative relationships with CIUSSS for family support services.
• Table de quartier Hochelaga-MaisonneuveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNeighborhood coordination table for Hochelaga-Maisonneuve area. Partnership supports community engagement and local coordination.
• Centre de pédiatrie sociale Centre-SudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial pediatrics center serving families in Centre-Sud area. Partnership provides additional support services for children and families.
• J'me fais une place en garderieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization helping families navigate the childcare system and find appropriate placements for children.
• La Relance Jeunes et FamillesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization supporting young people and families in their development and integration.
• AQCPE (Association des CPE du Québec)coreOthersQuebec CPE association providing support, advocacy, and resources for early childhood centers across Quebec.
• Ministère de la Famille (Quebec Ministry of Family)coreOthersGovernment ministry that regulates and funds CPEs in Quebec. Sets educational standards, subsidized fee schedules, and oversees childcare services.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• YMCA Canada: National federation whose local YMCAs (e.g., YMCA Greater Montreal, YMCA of Greater Toronto) operate licensed child care centres and before/after-school programs. Comparable as a non-profit, multi-site provider of regulated childcare; differs in offering a much broader portfolio of community services beyond early childhood education.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Global publicly-traded operator of early childhood education centers (NYSE: BFAM). Comparable as a multi-site daycare provider for working families; differs in being a large for-profit incumbent operating across many countries rather than a Quebec non-profit CPE.

Direct peers

• Lullaboo Nursery Schools: Ontario-based for-profit childcare chain offering infant, toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs. Comparable in operating licensed early-childhood centers across multiple sites; differs from CPE du Carrefour on funding model (private vs. Quebec-subsidized).
• BrightPath Early Learning: Canadian operator of licensed child care centres across multiple provinces with structured early-learning curricula. Comparable as a multi-site early-childhood education provider; differs in being a publicly-listed Canadian for-profit rather than a Quebec CPE non-profit.
• Kids & Company: Canadian private daycare chain providing infant-to-preschool care in multiple provinces. Closely comparable service offering to CPE du Carrefour's installation-based care, though Kids & Company operates on a premium private-fee model rather than Quebec's subsidized CPE model.
• ABC Child Care Centres: Ontario-based licensed daycare operator serving infants through school-age children across multiple locations. Comparable in providing regulated, center-based early childhood care at scale; differs geographically and in operating outside Quebec's CPE subsidy framework.

Others

• Association des CPE du Québec (AQCPE): Industry association representing all CPEs in Quebec and providing advocacy, training, and shared services to its CPE members including CPE du Carrefour. Included as an ecosystem/industry-body peer rather than a direct competitor — the organization that sets CPE-level standards and policy positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cpeducarrefour
• Instagraminstagram.com/cpeducarrefour
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cpe-du-carrefour

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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