Peut-on entreprendre de manière rentable dans le secteur de l'accueil de la petite enfance ? Analyse prospective du potentiel des entreprises sociales

Abstract

The aim of this work is to provide a response to the possibility to profitably invest in the early childhood sector. To challenge more this question, we concentrate the analysis on the Children’s Houses in Liège. In the first part of this paper and regarding to different documentations we concluded that the sector is not profitable and that some solutions should be found to make sure that Children’s Houses in Liège could achieve the financial balance. Therefore, we suggested three projects: - Parents’ child care nursery “Crèche Parentale” - Intergenerational project - Partnership with the parents for the creation of a Children’s House The two first projects allow a cost reduction but do not help Children’s Houses to reach the financial balance. The last project facilitate the implementation of a new Children’s House but do not reduce its annual costs. However, the combination of the first project with the recruitment of trainees could lead Children’s Houses in Liège to profitability.