At Espira, we bring Scandinavian-style childcare to the Netherlands. We promise children a healthy, safe environment where they can go outside every day, exercise, have adventures and develop at their own pace. We are a reliable partner for parents and an organisation that offers employees the space to work with care and commitment. 

Our core values

Our Scandinavian approach is based on four core values. These values are reflected in everything we do – from our spaces and nutrition to the way we interact with children, parents and colleagues. 

• A healthy foundation – healthy nutrition, exercise and relaxation
• Plenty of space for nature and being outdoors – nature as a second home
• Learning through play, indoors and outdoors – discovering what makes children curious
• Focus on resilience and self-confidence – growing up in a way that suits children  

Why childcare with a Scandinavian vision?

Because it revolves around outdoor play, healthy living and trusting children to discover things for themselves – principles that contribute to resilience, enjoyment and growth. Children thrive when they are given the freedom to move, explore and find their second home outdoors. We encourage their curiosity and growth towards independence and resilience. Through play, healthy nutrition, exercise and experiencing nature, children develop into well-balanced, self-reliant global citizens. This way, a generation grows up that treats itself, others and our planet with care and respect. In this way, we give every child the best start in a natural and stimulating environment. 

Our promise to children

We promise children a safe, loving place where they can be themselves and discover the world at their own pace. Every day, they are given the space to play outside, have fun together and grow in self-awareness and responsibility with confidence. Together with the people around them, they learn to treat each other and the world with care. What children experience at a young age stays with them for life: discover today, make the world a better place tomorrow.

Why choose Espira?

• Growing up resilient
  We create a safe environment in which children dare to experiment, fall, get up and try again.  
• Learning through play – indoors and outdoors
  We promise you a safe and loving environment where you can be yourself and discover things – in your own way and at your own pace.
  We guide and encourage children in a playful manner towards challenging learning moments – both indoors and outdoors. 
• Healthy foundation
  We lay the foundation for a healthy lifestyle – with fresh, healthy food, plenty of exercise and relaxation.   
• Personal attention and professional guidance
  We provide warmth, structure and fun, so that every child feels at home at our childcare center.
• Self-confidence and responsibility
  We focus on trusting children to discover things for themselves – principles that form the basis for happy, resilient and curious children.

We continuously invest in knowledge, quality and a rich play and learning environment, so that children grow up physically, mentally and socially strong. We work closely with parents, schools and other stakeholders. Our pedagogical approach is based on experience, research and the confidence to try. Every day, we see how children flourish in a natural, safe and stimulating environment: socially stronger, healthier and with more self-confidence. This allows parents to go to work with peace of mind, while their children gain new experiences and grow through play every day.

Locations in Amersfoort, Bergen op Zoom, Roosendaal, Steenbergen en Tholen

We offer sustainable childcare (0 to 12 years) at an increasing number of locations in the Netherlands.

Espira childcare: play, discover and grow naturally