City administration of Taunusstein

What City administration of Taunusstein does

Stadt Taunusstein is the municipal government (Stadt) of Taunusstein, a city located in the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany. Founded as a city in 1971, it serves approximately 30,000+ residents distributed across 10 city districts (Stadtteile): Hahn (site of the Rathaus), Bleidenstadt, Wehen, Neuhof, Orlen, Wingsbach, Watzhahn, Hambach, Seitzenhahn, and Niederlibbach. The administration delivers the full spectrum of municipal public services, including citizen services, civil registry (Standesamt), waste management, urban planning, public safety coordination, social services, integration support, senior care, and cultural and recreational programming. Its core service portfolio centers on childcare and early childhood education, operating 7 municipal daycare facilities (KiTas) supplemented by free-träger providers, plus the Taunussteiner Modell — a coordinated kindergarten-to-school transition network in operation since 2005 — and a Tageseltern day-parent matching service.

The administration's technology stack consists of third-party SaaS platforms integrated into citizen-facing service delivery: Formcycle by XIMA MEDIA GmbH (Dresden) provides configurable online forms; KIVAN Elternportal by ekom21 manages centralized KiTa placement registration; eTermin handles online appointment booking at the Rathaus; and ReadSpeaker provides text-to-speech accessibility on the website. Distribution is delivered through the central Rathaus at Aarstraße 150 in Hahn (with 115 Behördennummer phone service), a distributed physical network of KiTas, youth clubs, libraries, sports facilities, a museum, a music school, and digital self-service channels.

The business model is tax-funded municipal revenue. Primary revenue streams include municipal taxes (Grundsteuer, Gewerbesteuer), state and federal allocations, and childcare fees structured as income-dependent Gebühren with state subsidies covering six hours daily free for children aged 3+. The city operates wholly-owned subsidiaries including Stadtwerke Taunusstein (municipal utilities for water, energy, and infrastructure), StaTa GmbH (local economic development), and the Abwasserverband (wastewater). Customer segments span all residents — with primary focus on families with children, senior citizens, newcomers/migrants, and local businesses — though by statutory design the entire addressable market is confined to the municipal jurisdiction.

Name

City administration of Taunusstein

Legal name

Stadt Taunusstein

Website

https://taunusstein.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stadt Taunusstein is the municipal government of Taunusstein, Germany, serving approximately 30,000+ residents across 10 city districts in Hessen with comprehensive public services including childcare, waste management, citizen services, and digital e-government platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration & Municipal Services

NAICS

Executive Offices (921110), Other General Government Support (921190), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211), Office Administrative Services (5611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Active Adult / Senior Community Association Management (BPAJAHAJ)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Citizen services
• Municipal childcare
• City digital services

Headquarters

HQ city

Taunusstein

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: The city administration generates revenue through municipal taxes (Grundsteuer, Gewerbesteuer) and state/federal allocations for providing public services to residents.
2. Childcare Fees: Parents pay fees for childcare (Kindertagesbetreuung) in municipal daycare facilities, with cost coverage based on income and family size. State subsidy (Landesförderung) covers contribution-free kindergarten hours from age 3.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Stadt Taunusstein is the municipal government of the city of Taunusstein in Hessen, Germany, providing public administrative services to approximately 30,000+ residents across 10 city districts. Core offerings include municipal childcare (7 KiTa facilities plus the Taunussteiner Modell educational network and Tageseltern day-parent matching), digital citizen services (eTermin appointment booking, KIVAN Elternportal, Mängelmelder defect reporter, Formcycle online forms), the Stadtbücherei library with filmfriend streaming, youth clubs, senior services, and traditional administrative services such as the Standesamt and waste management.

Product overview

The City of Taunusstein operates a comprehensive portfolio of citizen services delivered through its website and physical locations. The core offering consists of municipal daycare services (Kindertagesbetreuung) through 7 city-run KiTa facilities (Wünostraße, Taunusstraße, Mainzer Allee, Kornblumenweg, Hirschgraben, Am Schaußberg, Auf dem Kirchköppel) plus the Taunussteiner Modell educational network and Tageseltern day parent matching service. These are complemented by digital citizen services including eTermin online appointment booking, KIVAN Elternportal for KiTa registration, Mängelmelder defect reporting, and Stadtbücherei library services with filmfriend streaming partnership. The city uses Formcycle (by XIMA MEDIA) for configurable online forms, ReadSpeaker for accessibility, and partners with various analytics services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KiTa Taunusstein: Municipal daycare centers operated by the city, including KiTa Am Schaußberg, KiTa Auf dem Kirchköppel, KiTa Hirschgraben, KiTa Kornblumenweg, KiTa Mainzer Allee, KiTa Taunusstraße, and KiTa Wünostraße.
• Stadtwerke Taunusstein
• Abwasserverband (AVOA)
• Taunus Connect
• Familienzentrum MüZe
• Bürgerwald Taunusstein

Products and services

• KiTa Wünostraße Municipal daycare facility (Kindertagesstätte) located in Wingsbach, serving children from 2-3 years (10 Krippenplätze) and 3 years to school entry (30 Elementarplätze). Operates 7:30-13:30 with focus on nature pedagogy, movement education, and project-based learning. Designed as a Naturpark-Kita in collaboration with Naturpark Rhein-Taunus.
• KiTa Taunusstraße Municipal daycare facility in Bleidenstadt, built in 1971, serving 135 children ages 1-6 years with 24 staff members. Open 7:00-17:00 with open concept using functional rooms, focus on movement and language development.
• KiTa Mainzer Allee Barrier-free municipal daycare in Wehen with 2 Krippen (crèche) groups and 6 Elementar groups. Features spacious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and a large outdoor area.
• KiTa Kornblumenweg Municipal daycare facility in Neuhof serving 114 children ages 1-6 years in partial-open concept with 2 Krippen groups and 4 Elementar groups. Known for extensive outdoor area, Waldwochen (forest weeks), and music program.
• KiTa Hirschgraben Municipal daycare facility at the edge of Hahn near forest, serving 120 children ages 3-6 in 5 groups. Features outdoor activities, Waldwochen, and three-year art cycles (literature, music, visual arts). Includes a pedagogy assistance dog named Jerry Lewis. Supported by CGI corporate volunteering program.
• KiTa Am Schaußberg Municipal daycare facility in Hahn opened in 2017, built with barrier-free design. Located in a quiet area near fields and meadows.
• KiTa Auf dem Kirchköppel (Wichtelburg) Municipal daycare facility 'Wichtelburg' in Orlen opened in 1974, serving 50 children ages 3-6 in 2 mixed-age groups. Emphasizes direct nature experiences and open concept pedagogy.
• Taunussteiner Modell Educational coordination network connecting all Taunusstein elementary schools and daycare facilities to ensure equal opportunities for children transitioning from kindergarten to school. Based on the Hessian Education and Training Plan for children 0-10 years. Implemented since 2005 with continuous annual workshops and professional development for educators across all 4 school districts.
• Tageselternvermittlung Taunusstein Daycare parent matching service that connects families with qualified Tageseltern (day mothers/fathers) who provide home-based childcare for groups of 3-5 children. Operated from Familienzentrum MüZe, supported by the Hessisches Kindertagespflegebüro and the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis Youth Welfare Office.
• Online-Terminbuchung (eTermin) Online appointment booking system for scheduling appointments with city administration services, including citizen services, kindergarten placement, and other municipal departments. Provides identity verification and SMS confirmation.
• KIVAN Elternportal Parent portal for centralized kindergarten placement registration, allowing parents to register children for daycare spots across all Taunusstein daycare facilities. Operated by ekom21.
• Mängelmelder (Defect Reporter) Digital defect and issue reporting system allowing citizens to report infrastructure problems, maintenance issues, and other concerns to the city administration via the iwebgis.com platform.
• Stadtbücherei Taunusstein (City Library) Public library service offering physical and digital media including books, and streaming services through partnership with filmfriend for free film access for library customers as part of the 'Film des Monats' (Film of the Month) program.
• Formcycle Online Forms Service Configurable online forms platform (by XIMA MEDIA GmbH, Dresden) for citizen requests, administrative applications, contact forms, and feedback forms. Operated by XIMA MEDIA GmbH as data processor.

Quantifiable outcome

• The city offers childcare placement for children from 1 year old through school age across 7 municipal KiTas plus multiple free-träger facilities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stadtwerke TaunussteincoreOthersStadt Taunusstein operates Stadtwerke Taunusstein as a municipal utility company (owned enterprise), providing public services such as energy, water, and other municipal infrastructure services to residents.
• StaTa GmbHminorOthersStaTa GmbH (Stadtmarketing Taunusstein) is a local business development and marketing company referenced in the city's Arbeiten & Wirtschaft section.
• KIVAN Elternportal (ekom21)coreTechnology or IntegrationKIVAN Elternportal by ekom21 is the digital platform used by the city for centralized childcare (KiTa) placement registration and management across all Taunusstein daycare facilities.
• eTermin (Online Terminbuchung)coreTechnology or IntegrationeTermin is the online appointment booking platform used by the city for scheduling citizen service appointments at the Rathaus, enabling residents to book services online with identity verification and SMS confirmation.
• Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis (Youth Welfare Office)coreOthersThe Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis is the district-level authority responsible for youth welfare (Jugendhilfe), issuing permits to day parents (Tageseltern) and providing oversight for childcare services in Taunusstein.
• Hessisches KindertagespflegebürominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hessian Child Daycare Bureau supports and accompanies the Tageselternvermittlung Taunusstein in professionalizing child daycare and advancing its recognition as a profession.
• Familienzentrum MüZe Taunusstein e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily Center MüZe is a registered association (e.V.) that co-locates with the Tageselternvermittlung Taunusstein, providing family support services and acting as a hub for family services.
• Naturpark Rhein-TaunusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNaturpark Rhein-Taunus collaborates with KiTa Wünostraße as a 'Naturpark-Kita', integrating nature and regional culture into daily education and promoting environmental awareness.
• vhs Rheingau-Taunus (LERNENDE NETZWERK REGION)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe adult education center (vhs) of Rheingau-Taunus is a founding partner of the Taunussteiner Modell (since 2005), supporting the educational network connecting daycare and elementary schools.
• Feuerwehr TaunussteincoreOthersFire department (Freiwillige Feuerwehr Taunusstein) is a key municipal emergency service operated in coordination with the city administration.
• Abwasserverband (AVOA)minorOthersThe wastewater association (Abwasserverband) handles sewage treatment infrastructure for Taunusstein and surrounding areas.
• Gründerzentrum (OG-2)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Gründerzentrum (startup center) referenced on the city's website supports entrepreneurship and business founding in Taunusstein.
• Musikschule Hünstetten-TaunussteinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic school serving Taunusstein and surrounding communities, referenced as part of the city's cultural and educational offerings.
• CGI (Corporate Volunteer Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT services company CGI has engaged in corporate volunteering at Taunusstein KiTas, notably supporting the KiTa Hirschgraben through the 'Wiesbaden engagiert!' program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stadt Wiesbaden: Larger Hessian state capital municipal administration offering the same categories of services (KiTas, library, citizen services, utilities) but at significantly greater scale and breadth, serving as a regional reference point.
• Magistrat Frankfurt am Main: Largest Hessian municipal administration operating a comprehensive digital services portfolio and KiTa network; comparable in service categories though vastly larger in scale and budget.

Others

• ekom21: Technology partner providing the KIVAN Elternportal used by Taunusstein for KiTa placement; a municipal IT services provider serving many Hessian city administrations.
• XIMA MEDIA GmbH: Vendor of the Formcycle platform used by Taunusstein for configurable online forms; serves multiple German municipalities as a software infrastructure provider.

Direct peers

• Stadt Limburg an der Lahn: Comparable mid-sized Hessian municipal administration operating its own KiTa network, Stadtwerke, and digital citizen services with a similar organizational structure.
• Stadt Eltville am Rhein: Rheingau-area municipal administration of similar scale providing KiTa services, citizen services, and operating a municipal utilities company (Stadtwerke) analogous to Taunusstein's structure.
• Stadt Hofheim am Taunus: Neighbouring Main-Taunus municipal administration with comparable services including KiTas, library, youth clubs, and an active digital Bürgerservice portal.
• Stadt Rüdesheim am Rhein: Smaller Rheingau municipal administration with overlapping service portfolio (KiTa, citizen services, tourism and cultural offerings) and similar population range.
• Stadt Idstein: Municipal administration of a nearby town in the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis with comparable population size, providing the same portfolio of citizen services, KiTa placements, and digital Bürgerservice channels.
• Stadt Bad Schwalbach: District capital of Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis with similar service scope (Bürgerservice, KiTa, cultural programmes) and population scale to Taunusstein.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/rathaus.taunusstein
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmGXtEtFQ8bL_sNIMLrXstA
• Facebookfacebook.com/rathaus.taunusstein
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stadt-taunusstein
• Instagraminstagram.com/stadttaunusstein

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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