Take your childcare career to the next level with the Paris Institute of Childcare Training and our childcare partner, Le Répertoire de Gaspard, and join our paid, full-time work/study opportunity for English-speaking childcare professionals.
Join our team of childcare professionals from around the world and study to obtain your CAP Petite Enfance, whilst gaining hands-on experience working with a child in the home setting - Apply Today our September 2026 intake!
Be paid to study! | At our training centre in the heart of Paris (Champs-Elysées)
4 days per week of training | To give you the skills you need to obtain a certified Early Years diploma, including French language courses.
5 days per week working with children| Put theory into practice working with a family alongside studying.
Internship in a crèche or school | Prepare for the world of work.
Work in English, learn to speak French! | No French required.
“This program helped launch my childcare career and gave me the chance to live in Paris. I’d recommend it to anyone!” – Former student
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Experience as a babysitter, nanny, or in a similar childcare role
- Passion for childcare and a desire to obtain a nationally recognized diploma.
- Excellent English skills (fluency in English).
- Working rights in France (either through a valid visa, for example a student visa, a vie privée et familiale etc, or European citizenship)
No visa or need a renewal? Let our recruitment team know we may be able to help you in the process. Please note, visa help is more limited from June 1st.
More passionate about working in a preschool or nursery setting? If you are fluent in French and have working rights for France then you can also apply for our alternative training program : Full-time work and study as a CAP AEPE apprentice in a preschool or a crèche
About Us
Paris Institute of Childcare Training (Paris ICT) is the only English-speaking childcare training center in France. We offer the CAP Accompagnant Éducatif Petite Enfance training, where you :
- Get paid to study 4 days per week at our training centre in the 8th arrondissement of Paris
- Combine theoretical learning with 5 days of practical experience working at our partner English-speaking childcare agency, which offers a competitive salary (€1,050.00-€1,650.00 NET per month) + transport card (Navigo) contribution, access to France’s excellent benefits system, and an international community with employee social events
- Have access to dedicated support and mentorship from the PICT and Family Liaison teams
Start date: September 2026
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: 1,050.00€ - 1,650.00€ per month
Application Question(s):
- What is your level of English?
- What is your level of French?
- Please specify your experience with children (list the dates you worked with the children, the ages of the children and the nature of the tasks you were responsible for).
- What are your working rights for France? (for example, EU citizen, student visa etc.)
Work Location: In person
