What Meander-Prokino Foundation does

Stichting Meander-Prokino is a Dutch non-profit foundation (stichting zonder winstoogmerk) headquartered in Diemen that oversees two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries: Stichting Prokino Kinderopvang (childcare services) and Stichting Meander (boarding schools/internaten). Prokino Kinderopvang, the primary revenue driver, operates more than 200 physical childcare locations across the Netherlands, providing three core services: Kinderdagverblijf (KDV, day care for children 0-4 years), Peuteropvang (POV, toddler care for children 2-4 years), and Buitenschoolse opvang (BSO, before/after-school care for children 4-13 years). The organization is ISO 9001:2015 certified, registered in the Landelijk Register Kinderopvang, and uses established pre-school education frameworks (Uk & Puk, Piramide) and the DOENKids activity program for BSO.

The foundation operates a direct-to-consumer model with predictable recurring monthly fees billed to parents, supplemented by municipal subsidies for toddler care and the Dutch government childcare allowance (kinderopvangtoeslag) that subsidizes a portion of family costs. The technology layer supporting these operations is modest but functional: a Konnect-based parent mobile app (Konnect OuderApp on iOS and Android) for messaging, photos, absence reporting, day swap requests, and invoice access; a web-based location finder with product-type filters; an online cost calculator (Rekentool) for personalized pricing; and a location-specific pedagogical work plan (Locatiegericht Pedagogisch Werkplan) documenting per-site practices. Customer acquisition flows through the Prokino website, organic search (KinderOpvangToeslag Berekenen calculators), parent commissions (oudercommissie), word-of-mouth, and direct referrals from the primary schools where many BSO locations are co-located.

The organization's customer base spans individual Dutch working parents with children aged 0-13, plus institutional counterparties including municipalities (for VE/toddler care contracts) and primary schools (for BSO co-location). Compliance, trust, and privacy functions are handled through external partners: Merlijn Groep provides trust persons and complaint handling (since November 2022), Lumen Group acts as external Data Protection Officer, and Springlab supplies interactive movement floors at selected Rotterdam sites. The most recent operational action of note is the March 2024 relocation and consolidation of Kinderopvang De Molenbrug in Kampen, signaling continued reinvestment in existing market positions rather than aggressive geographic expansion.

Name

Meander-Prokino Foundation

Legal name

Stichting Meander-Prokino

Website

https://prokino.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Stichting Meander-Prokino is a Dutch non-profit foundation operating 200+ childcare locations across the Netherlands through subsidiary Prokino Kinderopvang, providing licensed day care, toddler care, and after-school care for children aged 0-13.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Drop-In / Flexible Infant & Toddler Care (EDACAGAG)

Keywords

• Childcare services
• Day care centers
• After-school care
• Toddler care
• Non-profit childcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Diemen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Childcare Fees (Ouderbijdrage): Parents pay a monthly fee for childcare services (KDV day care, BSO after-school care, POV toddler care). Fees vary by location, type of care, number of days, and personal situation. The gross invoice is sent monthly; many parents receive partial reimbursement via Dutch childcare allowance (kinderopvangtoeslag) from the Belastingdienst.
2. Municipal Subsidy for Toddler Care: For toddler care (peuteropvang), municipalities often contribute via a gemeentelijke bijdrage. Some parents may also qualify for childcare allowance for toddler care.
3. Extra Day Fees: Parents can request extra care days on top of their contract. The rate applied is the base rate (52-week full days) plus 15%, invoiced separately.
4. Non-Profit Foundation: Stichting Prokino is a stichting zonder winstoogmerk (non-profit foundation). All revenues are reinvested in childcare quality, facilities, and operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stichting Meander-Prokino, through its subsidiary Stichting Prokino Kinderopvang, provides non-profit childcare services in the Netherlands across three core categories: Kinderdagverblijf (KDV) daycare for children aged 0-4, Peuteropvang (POV) toddler care for children aged 2-4, and Buitenschoolse opvang (BSO) before/after-school and holiday care for children aged 4-13. The foundation operates more than 200 physical locations and supplements its services with the Konnect OuderApp parent portal, online cost calculator, and certified pre-school education curricula.

Product overview

Stichting Prokino Kinderopvang operates as a non-profit childcare organization under the Meander-Prokino Foundation, offering three core childcare services: Kinderdagverblijf (daycare for 0-4 year olds), Peuteropvang (toddler care for 2-4 year olds), and Buitenschoolse opvang (out-of-school care for 4-13 year olds). The organization operates more than 200 locations across the Netherlands and supplements its core childcare services with a parent portal app (Konnect OuderApp) for communication and administration, and an online cost calculator tool. Prokino also employs educational programs including Uk & Puk, Piramide, and DOENKids to support children's development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prokino: Brand name for child care services (kinderdagverblijf, peuteropvang, buitenschoolse opvang) operated by Stichting Prokino Kinderopvang under the Meander-Prokino foundation umbrella.

Products and services

• Kinderdagverblijf (KDV) Day care for children from birth to 4 years, providing full-day care throughout all weeks of the year (excluding official Dutch public holidays). Offers a home-like environment with fixed daily rhythms for eating, sleeping, and playing. Targeted at working parents in the Netherlands seeking reliable, quality daycare for infants and toddlers.
• Peuteropvang (POV) Toddler care for children aged 2 to 4 years, offering morning sessions where children play, learn, and develop through structured activities and interaction with peers, preparing them for primary school. With a VE (voorschoolse educatie / pre-school education) indication, 2 additional day parts may be possible. Costs differ per location and municipality, with municipal contribution often applying.
• Buitenschoolse opvang (BSO) Out-of-school care for children aged 4 to 13 years, providing before and after school care, as well as holiday care. Options include before/after school care during school weeks only, or year-round including school holidays. Includes the DOENKids activity program with sports and play activities teaching children to play and work together.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Merlijn GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Since November 1, 2022, Meander-Prokino has partnered with Merlijn Groep to centrally organize its complaints handling process. Merlijn Groep provides two external trust persons (vertrouwenspersonen) for Prokino Kinderopvang, serving staff, interns, and parents. The trust persons are registered with the Landelijke Vereniging voor Vertrouwenspersonen (LVV) and certified for unwanted behavior (OO) and integrity (I). One named trust person is Willem Coorn (LVV-registervertrouwenspersoon, MfN mediator, [email protected]).
• Lumen GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLumen Group provides the Functionaris Gegevensbescherming (FG / Data Protection Officer) for Prokino Kinderopvang. The FG is reachable at 030-8896575 or [email protected] and via a secure website. Address: Reactorweg 301, 3542 AD Utrecht. Lumen Group manages privacy and data protection compliance for the organization.
• Primary Schools (Fatimaschool, Montessorischool Tuinstad, IKC Wonderwijs, Stephanusschool, and others)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProkino maintains close partnerships with numerous primary schools across the Netherlands. Many BSO locations are physically housed within or directly adjacent to schools (e.g., Fatimaschool Rotterdam, Basisschool Wolderweide Harderwijk, Alfons Ariënsschool Harderwijk, Dirk van Dijkschool Kampen, De Ireneschool Ermelo, OBS Charlois Rotterdam). This enables integrated before and after-school care, smooth transitions, and mutual referrals.
• Konnect (Parent Portal System)coreTechnology or IntegrationProkino uses the Konnect internet platform for its parent portal (OuderApp). Parents download the Konnect OuderApp from the App Store or Google Play Store. The system supports iOS 11+ and Android 5+. Konnect enables real-time parent communication, absence reporting, day swap requests, and document access.
• Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang (Industry Association for Childcare)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProkino adheres to the Algemene voorwaarden voor Kinderopvang, Dagopvang en Buitenschoolse opvang set by the Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang. The industry association updates general terms and conditions to align with current Dutch law and regulations. Prokino's supplementary terms (Aanvullende Algemene Voorwaarden) are designed to work in conjunction with these industry-wide standards.
• Uk & Puk / Piramide (Pre-school Education Programs)coreTechnology or IntegrationProkino uses established pre-school education (VE/VVE) programs including Uk & Puk (used across multiple locations such as Prokino Charlois, Prokino Buitenbos, Prokino De Bever Dordrecht, Prokino IJsselmonde) and Piramide (used at Prokino Pius 10, Prokino Parkwijck, Prokino De Molenbrug). These programs support language, motor, social, and emotional development for toddlers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Busy Bees Childcare: Busy Bees is one of the UK's largest nursery operators and a useful international comparable to Prokino in centre-based daycare model and scale, though geographically UK-focused rather than Dutch.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Bright Horizons is the largest global operator of employer-sponsored and centre-based childcare, with a strong European presence. Comparable to Prokino in core KDV-equivalent daycare operations and scale ambitions, but broader and more employer-channel focused.

Direct peers

• BLOS kinderopvang: BLOS is a regional Dutch childcare operator offering daycare, after-school care, and toddler care in multiple provinces. Directly comparable to Prokino in core product set and Dutch market focus, though smaller in absolute scale.
• KidsFoundation: KidsFoundation operates a national network of Dutch childcare locations including KDV and BSO. Closely comparable to Prokino in service portfolio and target customer (working parents), with PE-backed growth ambitions.
• PIT kinderopvang: PIT is a Dutch childcare provider offering daycare and out-of-school care services. Comparable to Prokino on KDV/BSO product offering and Dutch parent target segment, primarily operating in central/western Netherlands.
• Stichting Kinderopvang Lentekriebel: Lentekriebel is a Dutch non-profit childcare foundation offering daycare and after-school care. Closely comparable to Prokino in non-profit foundation structure, KDV/BSO product mix, and municipal partnership orientation.
• Kober Kinderopvang: Kober is a Dutch childcare provider operating daycare, after-school care, and toddler care locations across multiple regions. Directly comparable to Prokino on product mix, age range served, and reliance on municipal and government subsidies.
• Partou: Partou is one of the largest private Dutch childcare providers offering KDV, BSO and POV services nationwide. Highly comparable to Prokino in product mix (daycare, after-school care, toddler care) and Dutch market focus, though organised as a for-profit operator with PE backing.
• Humankind: Humankind is a large Dutch childcare and education provider offering daycare, after-school care, and youth services across the Netherlands. Directly comparable to Prokino in KDV/BSO/POV product set and multi-regional scale.
• Bereslim/Noventa: Bereslim (part of Noventa) operates Dutch childcare locations including daycare and after-school care. Comparable to Prokino in core product offering and Dutch parent target customer, with overlapping geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/prokinokov

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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