Lowys Porquin foundation

What Lowys Porquin foundation does

Lowys Porquinstichting (LPS) is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting) headquartered in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands, that provides integrated primary education and childcare services for children aged 0 to 12. The foundation unites 36 schools and childcare locations under a single organizational umbrella, offering a continuous educational and developmental trajectory spanning children's daycare (kinderdagopvang), toddler care (peuteropvang), out-of-school care (buitenschoolse opvang), and primary education including standard, Dalton, special basic, practical, and newcomer programs. LPS holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) public benefit status and receives Dutch government funding for its primary education operations.

The organization's business model combines government-funded primary education with subscription-based childcare services, where parents pay monthly fees partially offset by the Dutch kinderopvangtoeslag childcare allowance tied to household income. Enrollment is managed centrally through a kindplanning department, with registration available online or via direct phone and email contact. LPS employs a Konnect parent communication app for daily interaction between parents and childcare staff, supporting photo sharing, absence registration, and additional care requests. The foundation is governed by a College van Bestuur (Board of Directors) chaired by Stéphane Cépèro, with Els Kooijmans as Deputy Chair, overseen by a Raad van Toezicht (Supervisory Board).

LPS operates exclusively in the Noord-Brabant region of the Netherlands, serving individual families rather than enterprise customers. The organization differentiates itself through its integrated 0-12 educational philosophy, historical pedagogical heritage dating to the 16th-century Italian pedagogue Lowys Porquin (1566-1573), and sustainability leadership — it was the first Dutch education and childcare organization to receive the De Groene Pluim award for SDG commitment. The foundation is a member of the SDG Nederland national network and maintains partnerships for external trusted-person grievance services. Revenue and growth metrics are not publicly disclosed, consistent with its non-profit foundation status.

Name

Lowys Porquin foundation

Legal name

Lowys Porquinstichting

Website

https://lowysporquin.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lowys Porquinstichting is a Dutch non-profit foundation that unites 36 schools and childcare locations in Bergen op Zoom, providing integrated education and childcare for children ages 0-12 across primary education, daycare, toddler care, and after-school care programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education & Childcare Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Drop-In / Flexible Childcare Centers (EDACAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

School-Age Wraparound Care (Ages 3–5) (EDACAHAA), Drop-In / Flexible Nursery Care (EDACACAF), Drop-In / Flexible Infant & Toddler Care (EDACAGAG)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Childcare services
• Daycare facilities
• After-school care
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergen Op Zoom

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Childcare fees with government subsidy: Parents pay for childcare services, with government childcare allowance (kinderopvangtoeslag) available to working or studying parents based on their estimated annual income. The foundation offers flexible childcare options and calculates net monthly costs through their online calculator.
2. Government-funded education: As a foundation under the Dutch education system, LPS schools receive government funding for primary education services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lowys Porquinstichting (LPS) is a Dutch foundation that provides integrated primary education and childcare services for children aged 0-12. It unites 36 schools and childcare locations across the Bergen op Zoom region, offering regular primary education, Dalton education, special basic education, practical education, newcomer education, children's daycare (kinderdagopvang), toddler care (peuteropvang), and out-of-school care (BSO/buitenschoolse opvang) with flexible scheduling options.

Product overview

Lowys Porquinstichting (LPS) is a Dutch educational foundation that provides integrated onderwijs (education) and kinderopvang (childcare) services for children aged 0-12. The organization unites 36 schools and childcare locations in the Bergen op Zoom region. The core offerings consist of LPS Onderwijs (primary education including standard, Dalton, special, practical, and newcomer programs) and LPS Kinderopvang (childcare including day care, toddler care, and after-school care). The Kinderopvang services operate year-round with flexible scheduling options and utilize the Konnect parent communication app for daily updates and coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LPS Onderwijs (Primary Education) Educational services for children aged 4-12, encompassing primary education, special primary education, practical education, Dalton education, and newcomer education across 36 affiliated schools in the Bergen op Zoom region.
• LPS Kinderopvang (Childcare) Childcare services including day care (kinderdagopvang), toddler care (peuteropvang), and out-of-school care (buitenschoolse opvang) for children aged 0-12 at multiple locations, with year-round operation and flexible scheduling.
• Dalton Onderwijs (Dalton Education) Dalton Plan education approach integrated within LPS schools, offering an independent and student-centered learning model.
• Nieuwkomersonderwijs (Newcomer Education) Specialized education program for newly arrived children, including a training course 'Specialist in het Onderwijs aan Nieuwkomers' for educators.
• Kinderdagopvang (Day Care) Full-day childcare (kinderdagopvang) for children from 0 years, serving working and studying parents with government childcare allowance eligibility.
• Peuteropvang (Toddler Care) Toddler care (peuteropvang) for children from 12 months onwards, operating as a developmental playgroup with a minimum of 2 day parts.
• Buitenschoolse Opvang (After-School Care) Before-school, after-school, and holiday care (BSO) for school-age children from age 3, with no minimum number of day parts required and holiday care credits included.
• Flexibele Kinderopvang (Flexible Childcare) Flexible childcare arrangements available upon request to accommodate varying family needs and schedules, including transport from school to childcare.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SDG NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLPS is a member of the SDG Nederland national network to exchange knowledge and experience on Sustainable Development Goals, demonstrating commitment to integrating the 17 UN SDGs into education and childcare practices. This partnership supports LPS in its ongoing development in this area.
• Merlijn Advies GroepminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides external trusted person (vertrouwenspersoon) services through Robert Liebrecht, who is available on weekdays from 08:00 to 17:00 for parents with complaints about unwanted behavior who cannot approach staff or management directly.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• KION: Dutch childcare organization offering daycare, toddler care, and BSO services. Comparable to LPS as a regional multi-site childcare provider serving the same Dutch parent segments and operating under the same kinderopvangtoeslag system.
• Kind & Co Ludens: Dutch childcare organization formed via merger, operating daycare, toddler care, and out-of-school care locations nationwide. Comparable to LPS as a multi-service childcare operator in the same Dutch regulatory and subsidy environment.
• Stichting Penta Nova: Dutch Catholic primary education foundation operating a network of primary schools. Comparable to LPS as a denominationally rooted Stichting with a multi-school regional footprint offering regular and specialized primary education.
• Partou: One of the largest private Dutch childcare organizations operating kinderdagopvang, peuteropvang, and BSO locations nationwide. Comparable to LPS on the childcare side as a multi-site operator of integrated day care, toddler care, and out-of-school care in the same Dutch market.
• Humankind: Major Dutch childcare and youth services organization operating childcare centers across the Netherlands. Comparable to LPS as a large-scale childcare operator offering kinderdagopvang, peuteropvang, and BSO with strong brand recognition in the sector.
• Stichting Lucas Onderwijs: Dutch primary education foundation managing a network of primary schools across multiple regions. Comparable to LPS as a Stichting-structured, network-operated primary education provider serving a regional footprint.
• Stichting BOOR: Large Rotterdam-based education foundation operating multiple primary schools and childcare services under a unified vision. Directly comparable to LPS as a multi-site Dutch education/childcare Stichting with integrated 0–12 offerings.
• Blosse: Dutch integrated childcare and education organization operating daycare, after-school care, and primary education locations. Comparable to LPS as a Stichting-style operator combining primary education and childcare under one organizational umbrella.
• Estro Groep: Dutch childcare group operating daycare, toddler care, and after-school care locations. Comparable to LPS as a scaled multi-site Dutch childcare operator with overlapping service categories (KDV, POV, BSO).

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education: Global premium schools organization operating a large network of K–12 schools worldwide. Relevant as a broad incumbent showing what scaled, capital-rich, integrated education operators can achieve, contrasting LPS's regionally concentrated non-profit model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LowysPorquin
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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