Crèche par Nature

What Crèche par Nature does

Crèche par Nature (legal entity: SAS France Crèches) operates a network of 13 micro-crèches across the Essonne, Yvelines, and Val-de-Marne departments of Île-de-France, with a 14th site ('Le Cocon' in Forges-les-Bains) scheduled to open in November 2025. Each micro-crèche accommodates up to 12-14 children aged 10 weeks through entry into maternelle, staffed by four full-time early-childhood professionals plus apprentices. The company's core offering is nature-based early childhood education that integrates biophilic design, Snoezelen multi-sensory rooms, and elements of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Steiner Waldorf pedagogies, supported by eco-responsible infrastructure (green electricity, rainwater harvesting, organic and EGALIM-certified food via partner Ansamble, Ecocert cleaning products, permaculture gardens).

The company monetizes through two recurring streams: monthly family subscriptions priced on the CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales) income-based scale with an €80 registration fee and two security deposits, and annual corporate employer reservations starting from €2,000 per place after the 50% Crédit Impôt Famille tax credit. GTM combines a direct-to-consumer online pre-registration funnel (espacefamille.aiga.fr) with structured in-person adaptation periods and a B2B outreach motion targeting HR departments of companies in Essonne and Yvelines.

Crèche par Nature is a privately held, family-operated SAS — owned and led by Karine Lazzerini (Founder/General Director) and Stéphane Lazzerini (President) — with no disclosed external institutional investors. The network was founded in 2018 under the name Crèches de l'Yvette and rebranded in summer 2022 to its current identity following a pedagogical transformation initiated after a 2020 conference by Sarah Wauquiez.

Name

Crèche par Nature

Legal name

SAS France Crèches

Website

https://crecheparnature.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Crèche par Nature operates a network of 13 micro-crèches in France's Essonne, Yvelines, and Val-de-Marne regions, delivering nature-based early childhood education for children aged 10 weeks to 3 years, serving both families and corporate employer clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Childcare Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor / Nature-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Infant-Focused Childcare Centers (EDACAAAF), Center-Based Toddler Care (18–36 months) (EDACAGAB)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Micro-creche services
• Nature-based childcare
• Infant daycare services
• Corporate childcare benefits

Headquarters

HQ city

Orsay

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Family childcare subscriptions: Monthly fees paid by families for childcare services, calculated based on CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales) income-based scales. Families apply for subsidies through the CAF, with the remainder paid directly. Registration fee of 80€ plus two security deposits at enrollment.
2. Corporate employer childcare reservations: Companies reserve places in micro-crèches for their employees' children. Pricing starts from 2,000€ per year after tax credit (Crédit Impôt Famille, covering 50% of the cost). Companies also benefit from deductions and exemptions under family-friendly employment policies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Crèche par Nature operates a network of 13 micro-crèches in Essonne, Yvelines and Val-de-Marne, France, providing nature-based collective childcare for children aged 10 weeks to 3 years. Each location accommodates 12-14 children staffed by 4 qualified early childhood professionals, with on-site Snoezelen multi-sensory rooms, outdoor natural gardens, organic meals, and eco-responsible infrastructure. Services are offered both to families via direct enrollment and to corporate employers via reserved places starting at €2,000 per year after the Crédit Impôt Famille tax credit.

Product overview

Crèche par Nature operates a network of approximately 12-13 micro-crèches across Essonne and Yvelines regions in France. The portfolio includes individual micro-crèches named Les Aviateurs (Toussus-le-Noble), Le Cocon (Forges-Les-Bains opening Nov 2025), Les Capucines (Villeneuve-le-Roi), Victor Hugo/La Mesure/Les Jardiniers (Palaiseau), Les Aventuriers (Leuville-sur-Orge), Montvoisin (Gometz-la-Ville), Alfred Dubois (Marcoussis), Les 10 Toises (Châteaufort), Les Ciconia (Saulx-les-Chartreux), Les Châtaigniers (Forges-les-Bains), La Tourelle and Le Cèdre (Fontenay-lès-Briis). Each micro-crèche accommodates up to 12-14 children aged 10 weeks to 3 years. Core services include Snoezelen sensory rooms, nature-based pedagogy, enterprise childcare placements with tax benefits, family portal access, and personalized adaptation programs. The company rebranded from Crèches de l'Yvette in summer 2022.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Micro-crèche childcare services (family enrollment)
• Corporate employer childcare reservations

Quantifiable outcome

• Each micro-crèche has 4 full-time qualified professionals per 12-14 children, providing a 1:3.5 child-to-staff ratio — significantly better than regulatory minimums.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AnsamblecoreOthersCatering partner responsible for preparing and delivering all meals and snacks for children. Ansamble provides 100% homemade recipes using fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients. Their motto is 'a kitchen for children, only for children.'
• VitagermineminorOthersSupplier of organic milk and baby food jars (petits pots bio) for infants and young children in the micro-crèches.
• La Marque en MoinsminorOthersEco-responsible cleaning product supplier providing plant and mineral-based cleaning products for childcare facilities, certified Ecocert Green Life.
• Every CleanminorOthersEco-friendly cleaning product supplier for the micro-crèche facilities.
• La Bulle VerteminorOthersEco-responsible cleaning products supplier for the micro-crèche facilities.
• ElmycoreOthersGreen electricity provider supplying renewable energy to all micro-crèche facilities as part of the company's eco-responsible infrastructure commitments.
• LagadoueminorOthersSupplier of outdoor clothing and waterproof breathable suits for children, enabling daily outdoor activities in all weather conditions.
• Jardins de Lucas (Leuville-sur-Orge)minorOthersGarden and outdoor space designer that created and maintains the natural outdoor play areas and gardens at the Leuville-sur-Orge micro-crèche (Les Aventuriers).
• Pépinière Pescheux ThineyminorOthersLocal plant nursery supplying plants and vegetation for the micro-crèche gardens and outdoor spaces, supporting the nature-based pedagogical environment.
• Elena Barumerli ('Une italienne en plein air')coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal expert and trainer specializing in outdoor education and nature-based pedagogy. Barumerli trains Crèche par Nature teams on integrating nature into daily childcare routines, including designing multi-sensory natural spaces, outdoor learning environments, and biophilic curriculum. She is also Director of one of the partner forest crèches in Italy.
• Lire et faire lireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational reading association that provides volunteer readers to conduct storytelling sessions in the micro-crèches, enriching the language development and cultural activities program.
• Ecole des loisirsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublisher of age-appropriate children's books providing subscription services to the micro-crèches, supporting literacy and language development.
• Tous Dehors France / Groupe de travail 'Petite enfance en nature'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational outdoor education network. Elena Barumerli collaborates with this group on advancing outdoor/nature-based early childhood education in France, building industry awareness and professional standards.
• Local municipalities (communes)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal town halls in Essonne and Yvelines collaborate with Crèche par Nature on early childhood events and municipal programs, providing community referrals and event support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• People & Baby: Major French daycare network offering collective childcare (crèches and micro-crèches) across France. Comparable as a multi-site private childcare operator targeting both families and corporate clients, though positioned broadly rather than on nature-based pedagogy.
• La Maison Bleue: French daycare network operating crèches and micro-crèches with a stated focus on quality of care and pedagogies. Comparable as a mid-to-large French private childcare operator serving families and corporate clients, though without Crèche par Nature's nature-immersion emphasis.
• Les Petites Canailles: French daycare and micro-crèche network operating across multiple regions, with services aimed at families and corporate clients. Comparable as a multi-site French private childcare operator, though without the nature-based pedagogical specialization.
• Crèche Attitude: French private daycare chain operating crèches across France under an established brand. Comparable as a multi-site private childcare operator with both B2C and corporate offerings, though broader in positioning than Crèche par Nature's eco-focused niche.
• Crèches de France: Large French daycare network where Crèche par Nature's President Stéphane Lazzerini previously led the commercial function. Directly comparable as a multi-site French childcare operator and the most relevant professional reference for the company's operating model.
• Babilou: One of the largest private daycare networks in France (and Europe) operating hundreds of crèches and micro-crèches. Overlaps with Crèche par Nature on micro-crèche format and serves the same broad B2C/B2B childcare market, though at much larger scale and without a specialized nature-based focus.

Direct peers

• Rigolo Comme La Vie: French micro-crèche network operating small-capacity collective childcare facilities with alternative pedagogies. Most directly comparable to Crèche par Nature on business model (network of small micro-crèches), customer base (families and corporate clients), and pedagogical differentiation.

Emerging players

• Ô P'tit Môme: Smaller-scale French micro-crèche operator with alternative pedagogy focus. Comparable as a niche micro-crèche operator pursuing individualized care in small-group settings, though with narrower geographic reach than Crèche par Nature.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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