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Union demands administrative inquiry into People&Baby nursery chain

Published July 28, 2026 at 4:32 PM UTC

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France’s national union of early childhood professionals has called for an administrative investigation into the private nursery chain People&Baby. The union, which represents thousands of childcare workers, says it has received numerous reports of understaffing and poor care standards at the company’s facilities. The request, filed with the French labor ministry and child protection authorities, seeks a formal inquiry into whether the chain is meeting legal requirements for staff-to-child ratios and safety protocols. Parents who use these nurseries have expressed growing concerns, and the union warns that the situation could affect thousands of children and families across the country. People&Baby operates more than 200 nurseries nationwide. The company has not yet publicly responded to the investigation request. The outcome of any inquiry could lead to fines, mandatory changes, or even closure of facilities found in violation.