kinderzimmer UK Named The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026

For families, this recognition reflects something at the heart of everything we do: creating positive, supportive environments not only for children, but for the educators who care for them every day. We believe children thrive when they are surrounded by happy, valued and supported teams, and this award is a reflection of the culture our people help create across every kinderzimmer nursery.

The award, based on comprehensive employee feedback and engagement data, places kinderzimmer among the UK’s leading employers and marks a major milestone for our growing nursery group, which now supports a team of 249 (and growing) employees across our expanding portfolio of settings.

This achievement also comes at an exciting moment for kinderzimmer as we continue to challenge traditional models of working in early years through the launch of kFreedom: a reimagined approach to flexibility and work-life balance designed around the realities of modern life.

Built around the belief that exceptional education starts with exceptional teams, kinderzimmer has invested heavily in creating an environment where employees feel supported professionally, personally and emotionally. From enhanced wellbeing initiatives and progression opportunities to loyalty rewards, social events and flexible working pathways, we are proud to be building one of the sector’s most progressive and people-focused cultures.

A Message from Our CEO

Vishav Roma said:

“This recognition means a huge amount to us because it reflects something we care deeply about, our people. At kinderzimmer UK, we have always believed that great outcomes for children come from great environments for our teams. Our culture isn’t something we describe; it’s something we actively build every day through our values, our leadership and how we show up to support one another.

To be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, after only 3 years of launching our first nursery, is incredibly humbling, and a real testament to the passion, commitment and energy of all of our amazing people in the business.

We’re proud of what we’ve built and even more excited about continuing to grow a culture where people truly feel valued, supported and proud of their work. For us, this is just the beginning. We look forward to building on this recognition as we continue to grow our teams and move forward on our mission to make the world a better place through education.”

Supporting the People Who Support Children

Rami Soliman, our Head of People and Talent, also shared:

“We’re incredibly proud that kinderzimmer has been recognised as one of TIME’s Best Places to Work. This recognition reflects the culture we’ve worked hard to build, one where our values are at the centre of everything we do, every single day.

What truly makes kinderzimmer special is our people. Their passion, care and commitment create an environment where both children and colleagues can thrive. We believe that when people feel supported, valued and empowered, they do their very best work.

That’s why we’ve invested in world-class benefits with wellbeing at their core, ensuring our teams feel cared for professionally, personally and emotionally. This recognition is a testament to the incredible team behind kinderzimmer and the culture they bring to life every day.”

This recognition further strengthens kinderzimmer’s growing reputation as one of the UK’s most forward-thinking early years organisations, combining high-quality, one-size-fits-one early education with a culture designed to attract, retain and develop exceptional people.

As recruitment challenges continue across the sector, kinderzimmer’s investment in employee experience reflects a wider shift in what careers in early years can and should look like: ambitious, flexible, values-led and genuinely fulfilling. For families, this means children are cared for by teams who feel inspired, motivated and passionate about the important role they play in every child’s development.

About kinderzimmer

kinderzimmer is an early years education group committed to making the world a better place through education by nurturing Independence, Exploration and Wonder. Combining inspiring learning environments with a child-led, one-size-fits-one approach, kinderzimmer empowers children, families and educators to thrive.

Alongside delivering exceptional care and education, kinderzimmer is recognised for its innovative people culture, investing in wellbeing, professional development and progressive ways of working to help redefine careers in early years education.

You can read the complete list here: The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026

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