Raconte Moi

What Raconte Moi does

Raconte Moi is a privately held French company founded in 2021 by cousins Chloé Duquesnoy and Clémence, headquartered in Hem (Hauts-de-France). It operates a network of intergenerational micro-crèches — small licensed nurseries for children aged 0–6 — physically co-located within senior living residences across the Lille metropolitan area. The model deliberately integrates young children and elderly residents through shared daily activities, differentiating the offering from conventional childcare through intergenerational programming, eco-responsibility practices (organic meals via partner Croc la Vie, Oeko-Tex diapers, zero-waste objectives), and an outdoor-first pedagogy with high staff-to-child ratios.

The company currently operates four physical sites: Croix (March 2023, 9 children), Bondues (January 2024, 10 children), Flers-en-Escrebieux (2024, 12 children), and Tourcoing (opening September 2025, 12 children). Each site is embedded in a different senior residence operator's premises — Domaine des Diamants Blancs (Groupe Orchidées), Domaine de la Sagesse béguinage, and Les Nouvelles Sylphides — granting access to a built-in elderly community. Operational tools include the Meeko Family App (third-party) for parent communication and document/photo sharing.

The revenue model is subscription-based and multi-stream: families pay monthly fees aligned with CAF PAJE barème (income-based, degressive for multi-day contracts), complemented by CMG government subsidies and Berceau d'Entreprise contracts where corporate clients reserve and co-finance places for employees. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via online pre-registration, with a parallel enterprise sales channel for corporate buyers. The company is founder-owned with no external institutional investment, and total staff is approximately 15 across all four locations.

Name

Raconte Moi

Legal name

RACONTE MOI

Website

https://racontemoi-creche.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Raconte Moi operates a network of intergenerational micro-crèches co-located within senior living residences in the Lille metropolitan area of France, serving families with children aged 0–6 through small-scale, eco-responsible childcare that integrates elderly residents and young children in daily activities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Center-Based Infant Care (0–18 months) (EDACAGAA)

Keywords

• Intergenerational childcare
• Micro-crèche services
• Early childhood care
• Corporate daycare solutions
• Senior living integration

Headquarters

HQ city

La Haute Ville

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Childcare Fee Service: Families pay monthly fees for childcare services based on CAF PAJE rate barème. Fees are degressive based on number of days selected (3+ days/week), with income-based pricing. All-inclusive formula covers meals, diapers, and hygiene products.
2. Enterprise Childcare Places (Berceau d'entreprise): Companies reserve childcare places for employees, financing a portion of costs. Employers contract directly with Raconte Moi and employees benefit from priority access and reduced costs.
3. Government Subsidies (PAJE/CAF): Families receive CMG (Complément de Libre Choix du Mode de Garde) subsidies paid directly by CAF. Tax credits up to 1750€ per year available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Raconte Moi operates four intergenerational micro-crèches (small nurseries for children aged 0-6) co-located within senior living residences in the Lille metropolitan area. Each micro-crèche serves 9-12 children with all-inclusive monthly pricing covering organic meals, Oeko-Tex diapers, hygiene products, and structured intergenerational activities with elderly residents. The company also offers Berceau d'Entreprise (corporate-sponsored childcare places) for employer co-financing of employee childcare.

Product overview

Raconte Moi operates a network of intergenerational micro-crèches located within senior living residences across Northern France. The company offers four physical nursery locations (Croix, Bondues, Flers-en-Escrebieux, and Tourcoing opening September 2025), each providing childcare for children aged 0-6 years with unique programming that brings together young children and elderly residents. Core offerings include the micro-crèches themselves with all-inclusive pricing covering meals, diapers, and hygiene products, enhanced by corporate daycare solutions (Berceau d'Entreprise) for employer-subsidized childcare, and the Meeko Family app for parent communication. The model emphasizes eco-responsibility, outdoor activities, and free motor development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Micro-crèche Croix Intergenerational micro-nursery located in Croix at Domaine des Diamants Blancs senior residence, accommodating 9 children with a team of 4 qualified staff. Operates Monday to Friday 8h30-18h30, featuring zen room, activity/dining room, and separate dormitories for different age groups. Designed for children aged 0-6, with daily intergenerational contact with elderly residents.
• Micro-crèche Bondues Intergenerational micro-nursery at Bondues within Le Domaine des Diamants Blancs senior residence, accommodating 10 children with 4 qualified staff members, open Monday to Friday 8h30-18h30. Features direct access to a private garden and intergenerational programming with elderly residents.
• Micro-crèche Flers-en-Escrebieux Intergenerational micro-nursery located in the heart of the béguinage Le Domaine de la Sagesse near a medical center. Accommodates 12 children, open Monday to Friday 7h30-18h30, in a 130 m² facility with garden. Designed for children aged 0-6 with intergenerational programming alongside elderly residents.
• Micro-crèche Tourcoing Intergenerational micro-nursery opening September 2025 at Les Nouvelles Sylphides senior residence in Tourcoing. Accommodates 12 children with minimum 3 qualified staff, open Monday to Friday 8h-18h30. Located in a green residential setting near Mouvaux, designed for children aged 0-6 with intergenerational programming.
• Berceau d'Entreprise (Corporate Daycare) Corporate daycare solution for employers (private companies, public sector, liberal professions) to reserve childcare places for employees with partial employer co-financing. Provides priority access and reduced costs for working parents, and serves as an employee attraction and retention tool.

Quantifiable outcome

• High parent satisfaction with multiple testimonials praising staff care, activity variety, outdoor exposure, and intergenerational interactions

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Croc la ViecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal food service provider located in the Lille metropolitan area supplying organic, seasonal meals for children. Supports dietary adaptations including gluten-free, allergen-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options for children with digestive difficulties.
• Domaine des Diamants Blancs (Groupe Orchidées)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior living residence operator providing space for intergenerational micro-crèches. Crèches are located within the residence grounds, enabling daily interactions between elderly residents and children. Locations include Croix and Bondues sites.
• Domaine de la Sagesse (Béguinage)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior living béguinage facility in Flers-en-Escrebieux hosting a Raconte Moi micro-crèche. Located near a medical center, providing intergenerational environment for children and elderly residents.
• Résidence Les Nouvelles SylphidescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior living residence in Tourcoing hosting a new Raconte Moi micro-crèche opening September 2025. Located near Mouvaux in a green residential setting.
• Réseau EntreprendresupportingOthersEntrepreneurship support network that has featured Raconte Moi as a supported startup, providing business development assistance.
• OVHminorOthersWeb hosting provider for the company website. OVH SAS is based in Roubaix, France.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kolibri: French micro-crèche network operating small-scale childcare facilities with family communication tools and corporate channel. Comparable on micro-crèche format, eco-responsibility positioning, and B2B GTM.
• Rigolo Comme La Vie: French network of micro-crèches focused on small-scale, eco-conscious childcare for 0–6 with parent communication tools and PAJE-aligned pricing. Closest direct comparable on micro-crèche format and human-scale positioning.
• People & Baby: France's largest private daycare network operating crèches and micro-crèches nationwide. Directly comparable on core product (multi-site childcare for 0–6), GTM (berceaux d'entreprise), and revenue model (CAF/PAJE subsidies + family fees), but at vastly greater scale.
• Les Petits Chaperons Rouges: National French daycare brand (now part of Babilou group) operating crèches and micro-crèches with similar subscription pricing and corporate channel. Comparable scale and product breadth, though without the intergenerational angle.
• La Maison Bleue: French private daycare operator with a network of crèches and micro-crèches serving families and employers. Closely comparable on subscription-based fee model, berceau d'entreprise channel, and family communication tooling.
• Babilou (ex-Crèche Attitude): Major French daycare operator (now including Les Petits Chaperons Rouges) running hundreds of crèches and micro-crèches across France. Comparable B2C/B2B model, employer partnership channel, and PAJE-aligned pricing.

Others

• DOMITYS: Major French serviced senior residence operator (part of AG2R La Mondiale). Represents the type of senior-living partner Raconte Moi could scale into, rather than a direct competitor in childcare.
• Âges & Vie: French operator of small shared senior residences (colocations seniors), architecturally and philosophically adjacent to Raconte Moi's senior-residence integration. Not a competitor in childcare but a category of partner landlord.
• Orpea: Large European senior care and nursing home operator with significant presence in France. Adjacent to Raconte Moi's model as a potential partner for co-located intergenerational programs; not a childcare competitor.

Emerging players

• Crèche & Co: Independent French daycare operator with a footprint of crèches/micro-crèches and B2B employer offerings. Smaller-scale emerging peer with overlapping product but without Raconte Moi's intergenerational differentiation.

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/creche-raconte-moi
• Instagraminstagram.com/racontemoi_creche/?hl=fr

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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