Pädagogisches Zentrum

What Pädagogisches Zentrum does

Pädagogisches Zentrum Ingolstadt, legally Pädagogisches Zentrum Förderkreis + Haus Miteinander gGmbH, is a charitable non-profit organization (gemeinnützige GmbH) founded in 1986 and headquartered at Harderstraße 35, 85049 Ingolstadt, Germany. The organization delivers an integrated portfolio of social and educational services to families and children in the Ingolstadt region, operating Heilpädagogische Tagesstätten (special-needs daycare), Kindertagesstätten (kindergartens including the 'Kleine Heimat' facility), a Montessorischule based on Maria Montessori's pedagogical principles, and a Therapie und Beratung division that includes the Familien- und Erziehungsberatungsstelle offering free psychological counseling for Ingolstadt families. A team of credentialed psychologists and systemic therapists (including Julia Teckentrup and Olga Paul, who holds a Zusatzqualifikation in Traumatherapie) provides diagnostic services, family therapy, and the 'Kinder im Blick' course for parents in separation situations. The organization also operates the Familientreffpunkt MONIKA, a multi-generational community center in the Monikaviertel district offering counseling, courses, diversity programs, and intergenerational networking, alongside the Pädagogische Akademie, a continuing education arm providing Montessori training courses (including a Schnupperkurs trial course) to external educators, parents, and internal staff.

The business model is that of a registered charitable non-profit gGmbH with recognized tax-exempt status (Mildtätigkeit und Gemeinnützigkeit) granted by Finanzamt Ingolstadt under Reg. Nr. 124/147/00371. Revenue derives primarily from public funding, government subsidies, and donations, with core family counseling services provided free of charge to Ingolstadt families. The Pädagogische Akademie represents a modest revenue line monetizing internal pedagogical expertise via paid training courses. The organization is governed by a Supervisory Board (Aufsichtsrat) chaired by Martin Pohle, with Philip Hockerts serving as Geschäftsführer (Managing Director). It maintains a dedicated compliance infrastructure including a Hinweisgeberportal (whistleblower portal) for anonymous reporting across finance, personnel, supply chain, data protection, IT security, and discrimination categories. Distribution is entirely physical and local — direct on-site service delivery across multiple Ingolstadt facilities with no online product distribution and no geographic expansion beyond the city. Marketing reach is community-oriented via the pz-in.de website, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, a WhatsApp channel, and a newsletter subscription.

Underlying technology is essentially non-software: a multi-site social and educational service delivery operation rather than a technology platform. The organization does not operate a mobile app, public API, or disclosed software product, and has no AI/ML capabilities indicated in the available data. Core operations are human-capital-intensive, relying on qualified pedagogical staff, psychologists, and therapists to deliver regulated services including confidential counseling under statutory professional obligations. Strategic partnerships support specific initiatives — goals for kids e.V. and Gemeinnützige Wohnungsbaugesellschaft Ingolstadt GmbH co-fund the MONIKA community center — while the broader value proposition rests on local community integration, the breadth of an integrated service portfolio, and the trust associated with nearly four decades of continuous operation in Ingolstadt.

Name

Pädagogisches Zentrum

Legal name

Pädagogisches Zentrum Förderkreis + Haus Miteinander gGmbH

Website

https://pz-in.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pädagogisches Zentrum Ingolstadt is a non-profit gGmbH founded in 1986 that delivers integrated childcare, Montessori education, special-needs daycare, family therapy, and community programs to families and children in Ingolstadt, Germany, funded primarily by public subsidies and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare and Family Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Therapy-Integrated Childcare Support (coordination with OT/PT/SLP/ABA) (HSAAAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Support & Positive Behavior Intervention Childcare (HSAAAIAF), Family Caregiver Coaching, Education & Support (HSABAIAI), Parent & Caregiver Training for LD/Dyslexia Support (EDAKAJAJ), Inclusive Infant & Toddler Care (Special Needs / IFSP-Aligned) (EDACAGAI)

Keywords

• Special needs daycare
• Montessori education
• Family counseling services
• Therapeutic interventions
• Continuing education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ingolstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public funding and charitable donations: As a non-profit organization (gGmbH) with charitable status, the organization relies on public funding, government subsidies, donations, and potentially nominal fees for some services to sustain operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pädagogisches Zentrum is a non-profit (gGmbH) organization that delivers integrated childcare, education, therapy, and family support services in Ingolstadt, Germany. Its portfolio includes Heilpädagogische Tagesstätten (special needs daycare), Kindertagesstätten (kindergartens), a Montessori school, therapy and counseling including a free family and education counseling center, continuing education through the Pädagogische Akademie, and the multi-generational Familientreffpunkt MONIKA community center.

Product overview

Pädagogisches Zentrum Ingolstadt is a non-profit educational and social services organization (gGmbH) operating as a multi-service provider. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected services: Heilpädagogische Tagesstätten (special needs day care), Kindertagesstätten (kindergartens), Montessorischule (Montessori school), Therapie und Beratung (therapy and counseling including the Familien- und Erziehungsberatungsstelle), Pädagogische Akademie (continuing education), and Familientreffpunkt MONIKA (community center). The services are coordinated to provide comprehensive support for children and families in Ingolstadt.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pädagogische Akademie: Continuing education and professional development programs for educators and external participants
• Familientreffpunkt MONIKA

Products and services

• Heilpädagogische Tagesstätten (HPT) Day care facilities for children with special educational needs, including groups for school-age children (S1 and S2), located in Ingolstadt.
• Kindertagesstätten (Kita) Kindergarten and daycare services for children in Ingolstadt, including facilities such as 'Kleine Heimat'.
• Montessorischule Montessori school offering education based on Maria Montessori's pedagogical principles, including a Montessori Schnupperkurs (trial course) program.
• Therapie und Beratung Therapy and counseling services including psychological support and family counseling for children, youth, and families.
• Familien- und Erziehungsberatungsstelle (FEB) Free family and educational counseling service for Ingolstadt families and youth, including diagnostic services, observations in kindergarten/school, systemic-creative methods, family therapy, and a 'Kinder im Blick' course for parents in separation situations.
• Pädagogische Akademie Educational academy offering continuing education opportunities for external interested parties and employees, including Montessori training courses.
• Familientreffpunkt MONIKA Multi-generational community center in the Monikaviertel of Ingolstadt offering counseling, education (courses/workshops), community building, diversity programs, and networking for all generations.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• goals for kids e.V.supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoals for kids e.V. is a funding provider for the Familientreffpunkt MONIKA program, supporting the multi-generational community center initiative.
• Gemeinnützige Wohnungsbaugesellschaft Ingolstadt GmbHsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGemeinnützige Wohnungsbaugesellschaft Ingolstadt GmbH provides funding support for the MONIKA Familientreffpunkt, a community center serving families in the Monikaviertel neighborhood.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SOS-Kinderdorf e.V. SOS-Kinderdorf provides residential and community-based services for children, youth, and families across Germany, including educational and therapeutic offerings. Comparable as a multi-service non-profit, but focused on residential care rather than daycare-centered delivery like PZ.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Diakonie is the Protestant welfare federation in Germany, providing Kindergärten, family counseling, youth welfare, and special education services. Comparable non-profit welfare structure and integrated service offering, but operating across federal states rather than a single city.
• AWO Bundesverband e.V. AWO is Germany's largest secular welfare association, operating Kindertagesstätten, family counseling centers, and youth welfare programs nationwide. Comparable as a non-profit multi-service provider of childcare and family support, though operating at federated national scale rather than a single city.
• Deutscher Caritasverband e.V. Caritas is Germany's largest Catholic welfare organization, running daycares, family counseling, special needs services, and community centers across Germany. Highly comparable non-profit service portfolio, but organized at national diocesan scale versus PZ's single-city focus.

Others

• Kindernothilfe e.V. Kindernothilfe is a German non-profit focused on child welfare, education, and family support. Comparable as a non-profit providing educational and family services, but with primary focus on international development rather than local daycare/therapy delivery like PZ.

Direct peers

• Lebenshilfe Bayern e.V. Lebenshilfe Bayern runs inclusive childcare, special needs schools, and family support services throughout Bavaria. Directly comparable in regional geography (Bavaria) and special-needs/Heilpädagogik focus, though at statewide association scale versus PZ's Ingolstadt-city scope.
• Deutscher Kinderschutzbund (DKSB): DKSB is a Germany-wide association running local child protection and family counseling centers, including the Familien- und Erziehungsberatungsstelle concept closely aligned with PZ's FEB. Directly comparable in mission and family-counseling service model, though DKSB operates through a federated local-association structure.

Regional players

• Stiftung ICP München (Internationale Montessori-Schule): ICP München operates an internationally oriented Montessori school combined with inclusive/therapeutic services in Bavaria. Comparable as a non-profit operator of Montessori pedagogy plus special needs education, though based in Munich rather than Ingolstadt.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/pzingolstadt
• Instagraminstagram.com/pz_ingolstadt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paedagogisches-zentrum-ingolstadt

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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