Empowering Workplaces through Childcare Partnerships in Central and Eastern Europe
Sources: ESDE review 2023, Workplace Journal,
Source: Business Insider 2024, Financial Times. OECD reports
The Fastest Growing Educational Network In The World
ISC (International School Research Report)
“Workplaces that care for families, retain the future of their workforce.”
Maple Bear schools offer full Canadian bilingual teaching methodologies and strategies utilizing Canadian and Local curriculum.
There are currently more than 480* operational Maple Bear Early Childhood, Elementary and High Schools in the world, and more than 240 schools in implementation in 39 countries and 5 continents.
As we prepare to open almost 100 news schools across Central and Eastern Europe, we are bringing more than just world-class bilingual education - we are introducing a strategic advantage for forwardthinking companies.
Maple Bear around the world: 39+ COUNTRIES
240+ SCHOOLS COMING SOON
480+ 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.
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 businessesdelivering 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
The Science Behind the Strategy. What Research Shows
A 2024 Business Insider report reveals:
Companies offering childcare support reduce annual absenteeism by 40%
BCG, 2023
“Childcare isn’t a benefit anymore. It’s a business imperative.”
Employer-sponsored childcare returns up to 4.25x the investment
Just 46% of children under 3 in Europe receive formal care - a talent barrier
Why Maple Bear?
“Companies that invest in families invest in long-term growth.”
“ – BCG, 2023
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
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
Interested in integrating Maple Bear into your workplace benefits strategy?
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