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Play, discover and grow naturally
We are Espira
Natural childcare that makes you happy
Where you get to know each child personally and, together with your colleagues, make a valuable contribution to their development? Then come and work at Espira.
At Espira, it's all about caring for each other, having fun and growing in your profession, a natural and healthy lifestyle, and continuously improving/professionalising our childcare. You will work in a small permanent team, where you can be yourself, your expertise is valued and you can learn new things.
Espira is developing rapidly – as a company, a team and as professionals. Our childcare locations in North Brabant (Bergen op Zoom, Roosendaal, Steenbergen), Zeeland (Tholen) and Utrecht (Amersfoort) each have their own atmosphere, but everywhere you feel the same warmth, enthusiasm and passion from our educational professionals.
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Vacancies at Espira
De Limoezine Nursery – Where peace, attention and development come together At De Limoezine nursery, we believe that the little ones deserve the very best. Our baby group is a warm, peaceful and loving environment where every baby is allowed to grow in their own way. With a well-thought-out educational programme and high-quality materials, we create a place where development, safety and relaxation go hand in hand. For our baby group, we are looking for an educational professional who wants to make a difference with attention, expertise and genuine love for babies, starting on 5 January 2026.
In the heart of Tholen, you will find De Postboot – a warm and green childcare location where children aged 10 weeks to 4 years can grow up with confidence and enjoyment. We offer childcare when parents or carers are unavailable during the day, but what we really offer is a place where every child can be themselves.
For two of our daycare groups – the vertical group De Kevers and the baby-toddler group De Panda’s at Le Garage daycare centre – we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed educational professional for 32 hours per week.
Good about Espira
Why Espira is the right choice for you
Are you (almost) finished with your education, do you have experience in childcare, or are you changing careers?
Do you enjoy working in a team where people are the focus? Then you've come to the right place!
At Espira, we believe that working in childcare starts with genuine interest, passion, and attention – for the children and for each other.
What we offer you:
- Meaningful and enjoyable work in your neighbourhood
- Small, close-knit teams and many familiar faces
- Informal working environment with short lines of communication
- Training and career opportunities
- Room for your ideas and initiative
- Attention to a healthy work-life balance
- A people-oriented, professional working atmosphere where you can be yourself
At Espira, you work with a heart for people – big and small.
Our promises
Our promise to you
We promise you a pleasant working environment in childcare with colleagues who are just as committed, curious and positive as you are. We encourage you to discover what suits you, take initiative and enjoy (and continue to enjoy) what you do. We invest in knowledge, collaboration and personal development – so that your work energises you! Together, we create meaningful days – for the children and for you.
Want to work at Espira?
Why work at Espira?
Growing up resilient
Growing up resilient
We create a safe environment in which children dare to experiment, fall, get up and try again.
Learning through play – indoors and outdoors
Learning through play – indoors and outdoors
We promise you a safe and loving environment where you can be yourself and discover things –
in your own way and at your own pace.
We guide and encourage children in a playful manner towards challenging learning moments – both indoors and outdoors.
Healthy foundation
Healthy foundation
We lay the foundation for a healthy lifestyle – with fresh, healthy food, plenty of exercise and relaxation.
Persoonlijke aandacht en professionele begeleiding
Persoonlijke aandacht en professionele begeleiding
We provide warmth, structure and fun, so that every child feels at home at our childcare center.
Self-confidence and responsibility
Self-confidence and responsibility
Growth and development
Growth and development
At Espira, you will be given every opportunity to continue to grow and develop. We offer coaching and training programmes to help you discover what suits you best. Would you like to learn more about nature experiences, baby development or move on to a different position?
Go for it! We are happy to help you get the best out of yourself.
What do we offer you?
What do we offer you?
Are you looking for a meaningful job in a warm, inspiring work environment with enthusiastic colleagues? Then we offer you:
- A competitive salary in accordance with the Childcare Collective Labour Agreement
- A year-end bonus of 5.5% in 2025 – 8% in 2026
- Travel allowance and pension scheme (PFZW) in accordance with the Childcare Collective Labour Agreement
- Contribution of €8 towards basic and supplementary health insurance
- Training and development opportunities
When can you start working for us?
Diploma check:
Do you have at least an MBO level 3 diploma that qualifies you for childcare?
You can easily check this via the Childcare Works Diploma Checker!
No diploma, but experience?
Then we would be happy to work with you on a personal development plan or an EVC (Recognition of Prior Learning) programme. This allows you to have your experience assessed and work towards a recognised qualification.
You can work for us in day care if you meet the IKK language requirement. This means that your oral language skills are at language level 3F (or B2). This requirement does not apply to after-school care (BSO): language level 2F (or B1) is sufficient.
