Jugend- und Sozialwerk gemeinnützige

What Jugend- und Sozialwerk gemeinnützige does

Jugend- und Sozialwerk gemeinnützige GmbH (JuS) is a non-profit charitable limited liability company (gemeinnützige GmbH) headquartered in Oranienburg, Germany, operating as a freier Träger (independent non-state provider) of child and youth welfare services. Founded in operations traceable to 1999 (Hort 'Haus der fröhlichen Kinder' in Potsdam) and with continuous operation since at least 2003 (Hort Havelkids) and 2007 (Hort Am Dachsberg ISO certification), the organization runs more than 80 facilities across four federal states: Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Saxony. Service lines include Kitas (kindergartens with Krippe and preschool groups), Horte (after-school care), Grundschulen, Gymnasium/Oberschule, vocational schools for social pedagogy (Mosaik-Fachschulen in Berlin and Oranienburg), and integrated campuses such as Bildungscampus Rosenow. Ancillary offerings include VitalCoaching (employee wellness, established 2024), SEISMO (lateral-entry teaching seminar), and Jugendfeiern (secular youth celebrations).

The organization serves approximately 11,000 childcare places via ~1,700 employees, with no proprietary technology platform — service delivery is facility-based and labor-intensive, relying on regulated state-by-state parent fee ordinances (Elternbeitragsordnung) for family revenue streams and per-pupil state funding for schools. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through regional offices and individual facility contact channels, supplemented by community events such as 'Spaß mit Mo' and Bergfest Brandenburg. Quality infrastructure includes DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification (recertified July 2025), membership in Qualitätsgemeinschaft Soziale Dienste (QSD), organization-wide Kneipp certification since February 2026, and individual recognitions such as Deutscher Kita-Preis 2025 finalist status for Kita Kinderland.

Name

Jugend- und Sozialwerk gemeinnützige

Legal name

Jugend- und Sozialwerk gemeinnützige GmbH

Website

https://www.jugendundsozialwerk.de/

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Jugend- und Sozialwerk gemeinnützige is a day-care center and independent company engaged in educational work.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare and Education Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (6117), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs & Supports (EDAJAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inclusion-Focused SEL for Diverse Learners (ECE) (EDACAOAK), Social-Emotional Learning & Classroom Climate Training (EDACAIAI), Staff Training, Coaching & Professional Development (SEL/Mental Health) (EDAKAMAL), Health, Wellness & Self-Care Skills (Sleep, Nutrition, Habits) (EDAMAIAJ)

Keywords

• Childcare services
• Early childhood education
• After-school care
• Vocational training
• Non-profit education

Headquarters

HQ city

Oranienburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Childcare fees (Kitaplätze/Hort fees): Revenue generated from childcare fees paid by families and municipalities for Kita (kindergarten) and Hort (after-school care) services. Fees are regulated by state parent fee ordinances (Elternbeitragsordnung) specific to each federal state.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jugend- und Sozialwerk gemeinnützige GmbH operates a network of more than 80 childcare, after-school care, primary, secondary, and vocational education facilities across Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Sachsen. Its core offerings are Kindertagesstätten (Kitas) for children from infancy to school entry, Horte providing after-school supervision and homework support, Mosaik-Grundschulen, Mosaik-Oberschule and Mosaik-Gymnasium, Mosaik-Fachschulen for social pedagogy vocational training, and the integrated Bildungscampus Rosenow. The organization also runs the SEISMO Seiteneinsteiger-Seminar for lateral entry into teaching, the Humanistische Jugendfeier Oberhavel youth celebration service, and an internal VitalCoaching employee wellness program, all delivered under DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and Kneipp-certified quality frameworks.

Product overview

Jugend- und Sozialwerk gemeinnützige is a non-profit educational provider operating a comprehensive network of childcare and educational facilities across four German states. The organization offers an integrated portfolio centered on Kitas (kindergartens), Horte (after-school care), and Schools (elementary, secondary, and vocational schools). Key brands include the Mosaik-Fachschule network for social pedagogy education and the Bildungscampus Rosenow as an integrated educational campus. Supplementary services include VitalCoaching (employee wellness program), SEISMO (career-change seminar for teachers), and Jugendfeiern (youth celebrations). With over 80 facilities and approximately 11,000 care places, the organization serves as one of Germany's larger non-profit educational providers.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Kindertagesstätten (Kitas) Childcare facilities (Kindertagesstätten) operated by JuS across four German federal states, providing regulated daycare, early childhood education, and integrated Kneipp-based pedagogical programs for children from infancy to school entry.
• Horte (After-School Care) After-school care facilities for elementary school children providing afternoon supervision, homework support, extracurricular activities, and vacation care under state-regulated Hort fee ordinances.
• Schulen (Mosaik-Schulen and Grundschule am Wall) Primary, secondary, and vocational schools including Mosaik-Grundschule Oberhavel, Mosaik-Grundschule Oranienburg, Grundschule am Wall, Mosaik-Gymnasium Oberhavel, Mosaik-Oberschule Oberhavel, Mosaik-Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik (Berlin), and Mosaik-Fachschule für Sozialwesen (Oranienburg).
• Bildungscampus Rosenow Integrated educational campus in Rosenow (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) combining Kita, primary school, and after-school care under one location, providing continuous educational pathways from early childhood through school age.
• SEISMO Seiteneinsteiger-Seminar State-recognized seminar at Mosaik-Campus Oberhavel offering academics and professionals a pathway to enter the teaching profession without a traditional teaching degree.
• Humanistische Jugendfeier Oberhavel Humanistic youth celebration service in the Oberhavel region offering a secular alternative to confirmation, with a 60-minute modern entertainment format including humor, wonder, and applause.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kleingartenverein Paradies e.V.minorOthers · 26 June 2026Donated vegetable plants (tomatoes, cabbage, onions, and more) to Kita Bim Bam Bino in Dresden for planting in self-built raised beds. Partnership supports children's gardening activities and nature education.
• Gesundheitsamt Oberhavel - Zahnärztlicher DienstcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 September 2023Partnership for the 'Kita mit Biss' dental health prevention program. The dental health service supports Kita Kinderland in implementing oral health education and daily tooth brushing practices.
• Tiererlebnispark MüritzminorOthersKita Spatzennest in Grabowhöfe maintains an animal sponsorship with the nearby Tiererlebnispark Müritz. Children have regular visits to experience animals up close and learn respectful treatment of nature.
• Gartenverein Kreisverband der Garten- und Siedlerfreunde e.V.minorOthersPartnership for the 2,000 m² Spiel- und Spaßgarten (play and fun garden) of Hort Haus der fröhlichen Kinder in Potsdam. The garden is provided free of charge and supported in various ways. Contractual arrangements ensure reliable use for hort activities.
• Karl-Förster-SchulecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose cooperation with Karl-Förster-Schule in Potsdam ensures smooth transitions between school and Hort. Joint use of facilities including 3,500 m² outdoor area, 930 m² gym (2x weekly), and 5,000 m² sports field.
• Tagespflegeeinrichtung Müritz (Müritzer Pflegeprinz)minorOthersNeighboring senior day care facility participates in joint activities with Kita Spatzennest. Regular shared mornings create touching encounters between young and old, fostering mutual respect and intergenerational learning.
• Öffentliche Institutionen und kulturelle Einrichtungen (Brandenburg an der Havel)minorOthersHort Haus der fröhlichen Kinder collaborates with various public institutions including Feuerwehr, Kinderclub 'Ribbeckeck', StadtrandELFen e.V., and Volkspark. Regular educational outings to Park Sanssouci, Naturkundemuseum, Filmmuseum, and Thalia Kino enhance learning experiences.
• Multiple Grundschulen (Brandenburg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHort Havelkids maintains close cooperation with multiple elementary schools, ensuring smooth transitions and coordinated care for children. Schnuppertage (taster days) help preschool children from surrounding Kitas familiarize themselves with the Hort.
• QUALITÄTSGEMEINSCHAFT SOZIALER DIENSTE (QSD)coreOthersOrganizational membership in QSD, a quality association for social services, demonstrating commitment to quality standards and continuous improvement in social service delivery.
• Vereinbarung zur Zusammenarbeit (Kita Sinnesgarten)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal cooperation agreement between Hort Haus der fröhlichen Kinder and Kita Sinnesgarten for smooth transitions from Kita to school-age care.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AWO Bundesverband (Arbeiterwohlfahrt): One of Germany's largest freie Träger of welfare and childcare services. Operates Kitas, Horte, and youth services nationwide under a comparable non-profit model, serving as a direct analogue to JuS in terms of structure, customer base, and regulatory positioning.
• Deutscher Caritasverband: Catholic-affiliated freier Träger operating thousands of Kitas, Horte, and youth welfare programs across Germany. Comparable in operating model (non-profit, state-subsidized) and customer base (families with children), with significantly broader national footprint.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK): Major freier Träger providing Kitas, after-school care, and family support services throughout Germany. Directly comparable as a non-municipal provider serving families with similar funding mechanisms.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Protestant-affiliated welfare organization operating Kitas, Horte, and youth services as a freier Träger. Comparable in scale, regulatory exposure, and target population, with comparable ISO and quality certification practices.
• Klax Gruppe: Private (non-freier Träger) operator of Kitas, schools, and family centers concentrated in Berlin and Brandenburg. Most direct for-profit peer to JuS given overlapping geography and integrated Kita-school model.
• educcare GmbH: Private operator of high-quality Kitas and family centers across Germany. Comparable in operating philosophy (pedagogical quality, nature-based concepts) and customer segment, though structured as a for-profit GmbH.
• Kinderzentren Kunterbunt: German private operator of Kitas and after-school care facilities with a comparable multi-state footprint. Direct competitor for municipal tenders and freier Träger substitution contracts.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe: Recognized freier Träger operating Kitas, Horte, and youth programs. Comparable non-profit structure and regulatory exposure, with broader geographic presence across German states.

Emerging players

• Kinderland Erlebniswelten: Growing private Kita chain operating across multiple German states. Comparable service offering (early childhood education with thematic/concept differentiation) and similar target families, though with a different ownership model.
• pme Familienservice: Provider of corporate-sponsored family services including Kita placement and after-school care. Overlaps with JuS in the Hort and family-support segment, especially for working-parent customers, though with a different go-to-market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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