Foreword

The right of every child to develop to his or her full potential and the right of every parent to have the freedom of choice in the education of their child are more important than ever. Over the past two years of the pandemic, our high-quality childcare sector has proven just how vital it is. Our work is highly valued. To this end, I would like to thank each and every one of our 9,000 dedicated employees and all our key partners for their commitment to the daily and professional care of almost 70,000 children.

Employees First

As in 2020, the pandemic had a significant impact on society and childcare in 2021. We were once again able to support working parents with critical jobs, and help children get a good start and take further steps in their development. Last year, we took this opportunity to thank our employees for their courage and dedication in challenging times, and for taking on responsibility where needed. We would like to re-emphasise that here as well.

Jeanine Lemmens,
Managing Director