Corporate presentation B2B Maple Bear CEE

Empowering Workplaces through Childcare Partnerships in Central and Eastern Europe

*August 2025

Sources: ESDE review 2023, Workplace Journal, Source: Business Insider 2024, Financial Times. OECD reports

Where Work and Care Unite

The Fastest Growing Educational Network In The World ISC (International School Research Report)

Maple Bear schools offer full Canadian

As we prepare to open almost 100

bilingual teaching methodologies and

news schools across Central and

strategies utilizing Canadian and Local

Eastern Europe, we are bringing

curriculum.

more than just world-class bilingual

There are currently more than 480* operational Maple Bear Early Childhood, Elementary and High

education - we are introducing a strategic advantage for forwardthinking companies.

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Schools in the world, and more than 240 schools in implementation in 39

“Workplaces that care for families, retain the future of their workforce.”

countries and 5 continents.

Maple Bear around the world:

39+ 480+

COUNTRIES

240+ SCHOOLS COMING SOON

SCHOOLS IN OPERATIONS

68K+ STUDENTS

Why Companies Are Turning to Childcare Partnerships

A Strategic Solution to Talent Challenges A changing workforce landscape demands holistic support strategies. One rising solution? Employer-supported childcare.

Key Data Highlights: Benefit

Impact

Reduced Absenteeism

Up to 16 fewer absence days per employee/year

Higher Retention

85% of employees more likely to stay

Positive ROI

Up to 425% return on investment

Talent Engagement

Increased job satisfaction & mental wellness

Benefits of Employer-Supported Childcare

improves productivity

reduces absenteeism

increases loyalty

improves employer brand

Why Maple Bear?

A Trusted Global Education Partner With a presence in 22 markets across Central and Eastern Europe, we are uniquely positioned to support both families and businesses delivering world-class bilingual education while fostering growth and opportunity throughout the region.

Corporate Partnership Benefits: Priority Enrollment for employee children Preferred Tuition Rates Custom On-site/Off-site Solutions English Language Immersion Kindergarten Bilingual (Local Language and English) Curriculum for Schools Community Giving Back and Engagement Programs

“Childcare isn’t a benefit anymore. It’s a business – BCG, 2023 imperative.”

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The Science Behind the Strategy. What Research Shows A 2024 Business Insider report reveals: Companies offering childcare support reduce annual absenteeism by 40% Employer-sponsored childcare returns up to 4.25x the investment Just 46% of children under 3 in Europe receive formal care - a talent barrier

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Real Impact

Transforming Workplaces More 100 Schools coming soon In various countries in CEE!

Companies in banking, high tech innovations, pharmaceuticals and outsourcing are now embedding Maple Bear into their benefits portfolio - boosting both parental peace of mind and workforce continuity.

Maple Bear Schools and Kindergartens currently open in Central and Eastern Europe (August 2025): Bulgaria – Sofia, Plovdiv Romania – Cluj Napoca Poland – Katowice, Krakow, Wroclaw Czechia – Prague, Brno, Olomouc Albania – Tirana Serbia – Belgrade Ukraine – Kyiv Turkey – Istanbul

“Companies that invest in – BCG, 2023 families invest in long-term growth.”

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Looking Forward: A Regional Shift Childcare Is the Cornerstone of Employee Wellbeing Work-life balance, inclusion, mental health - these aren’t perks, they’re pillars. In CEE, where formal childcare access is limited, corporate partnerships are bridging the gap.

Partnering with Maple Bear

Empowering Parents.

Strengthening Employers.

Through world-class bilingual education and trusted childcare partnerships, Maple Bear supports working parents, enables employers to attract and retain top talents, and fosters the next generation of leaders.

At Maple Bear, we don’t just teach children - we build systems of support around them. In a competitive talent environment, our approach helps companies: Recruit smarter Retain longer Build inclusive cultures Preparing for the future of work

Let’s Talk Interested in integrating Maple Bear into your workplace benefits strategy?

Contact us today at: Corporate.parthnerships@maplebear-cee.com