Reggio Children

What Reggio Children does

Reggio Children S.r.l. is a private Italian company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Reggio Emilia, operating with 11-50 employees to promote and globally disseminate the Reggio Emilia Approach®, a registered-trademark educational philosophy originating from the city's municipal infant-toddler centres and preschools. The company's business spans five core activity lines — Formazione (professional development through multi-day study groups and on-demand webinars), Editoria (publishing of books, ebooks, audiovisuals, and the annual Rechild magazine in up to 26 languages), Atelier (creative workshops exploring expressive languages), Mostre (travelling exhibitions such as 'The Hundred Languages of Children' and 'The Wonder of Learning'), and Consulenza (advisory services for institutions implementing the approach) — supported by an integrated research programme conducted with academic partners including Harvard, MIT, NYU, UCL, East China Normal University, and Italy's CNR.

The operational centre of gravity is the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre, a 130,000+ visitor-per-year facility that houses a bookshop, auditorium (418 seats), meeting rooms, exhibitions, atelier spaces, and the Documentation and Educational Research Centre. Reggio Children manages this Centre in collaboration with the Municipality of Reggio Emilia, the Istituzione Scuole e Nidi d'Infanzia, and the Fondazione Reggio Children - Centro Loris Malaguzzi (established 2011), forming a tightly knit public-private ecosystem around the approach. Revenue is generated through unit-priced transactions: guided tours at EUR 10/person, full-day visits at EUR 70/person, two-day programmes at EUR 200-220/person, specialized ateliers at EUR 60-180/person, publications at EUR 20-38/copy, paid webinar subscriptions, venue rental for corporate events, and consulting engagements for schools such as the Little Embassy School in Ho Chi Minh City (2019). The company reaches customers through a community-led, event-driven go-to-market spanning the Centre's physical visits, the November International Study Groups, the Bologna Children's Book Fair, e-commerce, and the country-level International Network of Reggio Children established in 2006.

Name

Reggio Children

Legal name

Reggio Children S.r.l.

Website

https://reggiochildren.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Reggio Children S.r.l. is an Italian private company founded in 1994 that globally promotes the Reggio Emilia Approach® through professional development, multilingual publishing, travelling exhibitions, atelier workshops, consulting, and research partnerships with leading universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Reggio Emilia–Inspired Preschools (EDACABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Comprehensive ECE Curriculum Frameworks (Birth–5) (EDACAJAA)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Pedagogical consulting
• Professional development training
• Educational publishing
• Travelling exhibitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Reggio Nell'emilia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Education and Professional Development: Multi-day study groups in Reggio Emilia and online, webinar on demand courses (accessible for 6 months), and professional development packages covering the Reggio Emilia Approach philosophy and practices.
2. Publishing: Sale of books, exhibition catalogs, audiovisual materials, ebooks, and the Rechild magazine covering Reggio Emilia Approach research and projects. Publications available in multiple languages.
3. Exhibitions and Atelier Visits: Revenue from exhibition visits, guided tours, and atelier experiences at the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre, including specialized workshops like photography and digital landscape explorations.
4. Centre Visits and Events: Fees for guided tours (EUR 10), full-day visits (EUR 70), two-day programs (EUR 200-220), and venue rental for conferences and events in the auditorium and meeting rooms.
5. Consulting Services: Advisory services for institutions seeking to implement or adapt the Reggio Emilia Approach in their educational settings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Reggio Children is an international centre that promotes the Reggio Emilia Approach, a globally recognized educational philosophy originating from the municipal infant-toddler centres and preschools of Reggio Emilia, Italy. Its core offerings span five pillars: Formazione (multi-day study groups and on-demand webinars for educators), Editoria (books, exhibition catalogues, ebooks, audiovisual materials and the Rechild magazine), Atelier (creative workshops exploring expressive languages), Mostre (travelling exhibitions including 'The Hundred Languages of Children' and 'The Wonder of Learning'), and Consulenza (advisory services for institutions implementing the approach). All activities are anchored at the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre in Reggio Emilia, which also hosts research projects in collaboration with leading international universities.

Product overview

Reggio Children is a private company (S.r.l.) founded in 1994 that promotes and defends the rights of children through the Reggio Emilia Approach, a worldwide-recognised educational philosophy originating from the municipal infant-toddler centres and preschools of Reggio Emilia, Italy. Its offering is a multi-service portfolio centred on five core activities: Formazione (professional development through study groups and webinars), Editoria (publishing of books, ebooks, audiovisuals, and the Rechild magazine), Atelier (creative workshops exploring expressive languages), Mostre (travelling exhibitions documenting children's learning), Consulenza (advisory services), and Ricerca (international research projects). These services are supported by the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre, a landmark facility hosting exhibitions, ateliers, a bookshop, restaurant, auditorium, and documentation centre, which also serves as the venue for paid study visits and training programmes. The portfolio spans educational content, publications, experiential workshops, and research collaboration, with materials and programmes available in multiple languages for an international audience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formazione (Education/Training) Professional development programmes including multi-day study groups (in-person in Reggio Emilia or online) and on-demand webinars accessible for six months, designed for educators and professionals seeking to learn about and implement the Reggio Emilia Approach.
• Editoria (Publishing) Books, exhibition catalogues, audiovisual materials, ebooks (Taccuini series), and the annual Rechild magazine documenting research and projects from Reggio Emilia's municipal schools, available in multiple languages.
• Atelier (Creative Workshops) Creative workshop spaces and itinerant ateliers exploring expressive languages such as photography, digital landscapes, clay and light, offered to children, adults, families and schools.
• Mostre (Travelling Exhibitions) Travelling exhibitions documenting children's learning processes, including 'The Hundred Languages of Children' (since 1981) and 'The Wonder of Learning' (over 40 venues since 2008), presented in multiple languages worldwide.
• Consulenza (Consulting) Advisory services for institutions, schools and organisations seeking to implement or understand the Reggio Emilia Approach in their educational settings.
• Ricerca (Research) Research projects on childhood, education, and quality of living conducted in partnership with Italian and international institutions including CNR, Harvard, MIT and East China Normal University.
• Centro Internazionale Loris Malaguzzi (International Centre Facility) An international centre in Reggio Emilia housing exhibitions, ateliers, a bookshop, restaurant, auditorium (418 seats), conference rooms and a documentation centre for educational research.
• Study Visits to Loris Malaguzzi International Centre Paid guided visits including one-hour guided tours (EUR 10 per person), full-day programmes (EUR 70 with interpretation), two-day immersive programmes (EUR 200-220), student-focused visits for secondary schools and universities, and atelier workshops such as 'Scatti al Centro' photography sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 145 countries and territories have been reached by the Reggio Emilia Approach
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CNR - Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (National Research Council of Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational research collaboration partner for childhood and education research projects. Italy's largest public research institution.
• Harvard Graduate School of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious academic partnership with Harvard University's education school for research collaboration on early childhood education and the Reggio Emilia Approach.
• MIT - Massachusetts Institute of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration with MIT on educational innovation and early childhood development studies.
• East China Normal UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for educational research and exchange, particularly focused on early childhood education practices.
• Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca (Italian Ministry of Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership with the Italian Ministry of Education for national research initiatives in education.
• Istituti Italiani di Cultura nel mondo (Italian Cultural Institutes worldwide)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Italian Cultural Institutes globally to promote Italian educational culture and the Reggio Emilia Approach internationally.
• Politecnico di MilanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with the Polytechnic University of Milan for research in design, architecture, and their applications to educational spaces.
• Monash University, MelbournecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership with Monash University in Australia for early childhood education research.
• New York UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration with NYU's education programs for research on pedagogical approaches.
• UCL Institute of Education - University College LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UCL's education institute for research and academic exchange in early childhood education.
• Stockholms UniversitetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Stockholm University for Scandinavian educational research collaboration.
• University of ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with the University of Chicago for educational studies and pedagogical research.
• Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio EmiliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal university partnership for regional research collaboration and student exchange in education studies.
• Università degli Studi Milano BicoccacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with University of Milano-Bicocca for pedagogical research collaboration.
• University of New HampshirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership with the University of New Hampshire for education research.
• Webster University - St. Louis (MO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Webster University for educational research and academic exchange programs.
• The Guardian FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with The Guardian Foundation for media literacy and educational content initiatives.
• International Network of Reggio ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 2006, this network connects referents from countries that have been collaborating with Reggio Children over time on initiatives and activities to promote the Reggio Emilia Approach worldwide.
• Municipality of Reggio EmiliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding promoter of the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre and supporter of the municipal infant-toddler centres and preschools where the Reggio Emilia Approach originated.
• Istituzione Scuole e Nidi d'Infanzia del Comune di Reggio EmiliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipal institution that manages infant-toddler centres and preschools where the Reggio Emilia Approach was developed and continues to innovate. Co-curator of exhibitions and research projects.
• Fondazione Reggio Children - Centro Loris MalaguzzicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation established in 2011 to promote solidarity projects through research and improve community life through quality education. Co-promoter of the International Centre and exhibitions.
• Friends of Reggio Children International AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association supporting and promoting the Reggio Emilia Approach globally. Co-conceiver of the 'Wonder of Learning' exhibition.
• Documentation and Educational Research CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentre that collects, organizes, and promotes documentation from infant-toddler centres and preschools. Co-curator of exhibitions and research activities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Association Montessori Internationale (AMI): Global organization that protects and promotes the Montessori method through training schools, publications, and consultations. Closely comparable business model to Reggio Children — trademarked pedagogy, international training programs, and consulting for schools.
• Zero to Three: US nonprofit that promotes infant and toddler development through professional development, publications, and policy advocacy. Comparable in target audience (early childhood educators, 0-5), PD offerings, and curated publishing.
• Erikson Institute: Graduate school and professional development provider focused exclusively on early childhood education. Comparable in mission (advancing ECE quality), professional development offerings, and consulting/research services to educators.
• Bank Street College of Education: US-based institution offering graduate education and professional development programs focused on early childhood and progressive education. Comparable for educator PD, curriculum frameworks, and child-centered pedagogy training.
• Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America: Organization promoting Waldorf/Steiner early childhood education through training and publications. Closely analogous to Reggio Children as another named-pedagogy global promoter with training programs for educators.
• HighScope Educational Research Foundation: Non-profit that develops and disseminates the HighScope Curriculum, a competing early childhood education pedagogy. Highly comparable as it similarly offers training, publications, and consulting to educators worldwide around a named pedagogical model.

Others

• British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) members — Early Years publishers: Industry body representing UK educational publishers and resource providers. Comparable as ecosystem participants in early childhood educational publishing, complementing rather than competing directly with Reggio Children's publishing stream.

Broad incumbents

• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): Largest US professional association focused on early childhood education quality, offering accreditation, publications, and conferences. Comparable as a thought-leadership, accreditation, and PD organization serving early childhood educators.
• International Baccalaureate (IB): Mature global educational foundation offering the Primary Years Programme alongside broader K-12 frameworks. Comparable as a large-scale provider of accredited pedagogical programs, teacher training, and school membership services.

Regional players

• Pedagogica Institute (Stuttgart): European institute offering Reggio Emilia-inspired training and consulting primarily in Germany/Europe. Comparable as a regional competitor in the same Reggio Emilia-inspired PD and consulting space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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