Early childhood

Early childhood & education 0-6 years

Early childhood work-study: 3,120 contracts. Nurseries, preschools, shared childcare, certified childminders — a sector in shortage hiring massively.

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The early childhood sector suffers from a structural shortage: 50,000 unfilled positions in nurseries, 10,000 ATSEM to recruit.

The CAP Early Childhood Educational Support (AEPE) remains the main entry, followed by the State Diploma of Childcare Auxiliary (DEAP) and DEEJE (Early Childhood Educator).