Second Home Kinderopvang

What Second Home Kinderopvang does

Second Home Kinderopvang is a privately held, founder-owned childcare organization founded in 2014 and headquartered in Almere, the Netherlands. It operates 14 locations across Almere offering three core services: Kinderdagverblijf (KDV) daycare for children from 4 weeks to 4 years, Buitenschoolse Opvang (BSO) before- and after-school care for children aged 4-13, and VVE pre-school education under the Uk & Puk curriculum. Specialized sub-brands include Sport BSO (kickboxing, swimming, dance), Theater BSO (with full stage and lighting), and BSO Plus (De Bikkels) serving children with special educational needs in low-stimulus environments.

The business model is a direct-to-consumer monthly subscription with all-inclusive pricing covering warm meals, diapers, activities, outings, and a pickup/drop-off service. Revenue is supported by the Dutch government childcare allowance (kinderopvangtoeslag), with a calculator tool provided to parents to estimate net contribution. A second revenue stream exists through VVE contracts established jointly with the municipality and JGZ. The primary distribution channel is co-located BSO operations inside approximately 90 primary schools across Almere, supplemented by direct website enrollment (via inschrijving.novict.nl), in-person intake at the head office, and parent word-of-mouth within the school community.

The technology stack is non-proprietary and consists of a parent portal and mobile app (iOS and Android) developed by third-party vendor Novict, used for daily updates, photos, meal/diaper logs, invoicing, and enrollment. Operations rely on standard camera surveillance for safety and an internal planning system for placements. The company is bootstrapped with no institutional investors, parent company, or acquisition history; Mariam Talhaoui serves as founder/owner and Kherdin Yahyati as Director of Finance and Business Operations. Institutional positioning is reinforced by quarterly participation in Gemeente Almere policy partner meetings and partnerships with school groups (Prisma, ASG), healthcare (GGD Flevoland, JGZ), vocational education (ROC Flevoland, Windesheim), and sports providers.

Name

Second Home Kinderopvang

Legal name

Second Home Kinderopvang

Website

https://secondhomekinderopvang.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Second Home Kinderopvang is a privately held, founder-owned Dutch childcare operator founded in 2014, running 14 locations across Almere offering daycare (KDV), after-school care (BSO), VVE, and specialized Sport, Theater, and BSO Plus variants for children aged 0-13 under an all-inclusive monthly subscription model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child Care Services (624410), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL), Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB), Holiday, Inset-Day & Break Coverage Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAK)

Keywords

• Child daycare services
• After-school care
• Preschool education
• Sports childcare programs
• Special needs childcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Almere

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monthly Childcare Fees (KDV/BSO): Parents pay monthly fees for childcare services (kinderdagverblijf and buitenschoolse opvang). The pricing is all-inclusive, covering diapers, meals, snacks, activities, and outings. Fees are determined annually and are supported by government childcare allowance (kinderopvangtoeslag) from the Belastingdienst.
2. VVE (Pre-school Education) Contracts: For children with a VVE (Voor- en Vroegschoolse Educatie) indication, contracts are established in collaboration with the municipality and JGZ (Youth Healthcare). This represents a distinct revenue stream tied to early childhood education delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Second Home Kinderopvang delivers full-day childcare (Kinderdagverblijf / KDV) for children aged 4 weeks to 4 years and before/after-school care (Buitenschoolse Opvang / BSO) plus holiday care for children aged 4 to 13 years, across 14 facilities in Almere, the Netherlands. Specialized variants include Sport BSO (kickboxing, swimming, dance), Theater BSO, BSO Plus for special educational needs children, and Peuteropvang with VVE pre-school education. All locations operate under an all-inclusive monthly subscription model covering meals, diapers, activities, outings, and pick-up/drop-off transport.

Product overview

Second Home Kinderopvang is a childcare organization operating 12+ locations in Almere, the Netherlands, founded in 2014. The core offering consists of Kinderdagverblijf (KDV) day nursery services for children from 4 weeks to 4 years, and Buitenschoolse Opvang (BSO) before/after-school care for children aged 4-13 years. These are delivered through distinct branded locations including De Watervilla, De Architect 1.0 & 2.0, Het Bouwhoekje, Picasso, Madagascar, De Melodie, Bommelstein, De Bikkels, Bora Bora, Theater BSO, and Het Spectrum. Specialized variants include Sport BSO (offering kickboxing, swimming, dance), Theater BSO (creative/theater-themed), and BSO Plus (special needs support). Peuteropvang with VVE (pre-school education using Uk & Puk curriculum) is offered at Babbelz! and Het Bouwhoekje. The organization supplements core care with add-on services including an Ouderportaal (digital parent portal), mobile app, Haal- en Brengservice (transport), and Warme Maaltijden (daily warm meals). All-in pricing covers diapers, food, activities, and outings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kinderdagverblijf (KDV)

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves hundreds of children daily across 14 locations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 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

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Prisma ScholengroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for continuous development pathways and joint child development projects between childcare and primary school.
• Gemeente AlmerecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates quarterly in municipality's policy partner meetings, contributing to childcare policy development in the Almere region. Collaborates on educational, youth, and childcare improvement initiatives.
• GGD FlevolandcoreOthersConducts regular inspections and provides advisory services to ensure health, safety, and quality standards at all Second Home Kinderopvang locations.
• Jumping Jack AlmereminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizes active outings and movement activities for children, including freerunning/clinic sessions, supporting physical development.
• Kickboksschool DaysGymminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly kickboxing lessons for BSO children, focusing on self-defense, discipline, and building confidence. Children visit DaysGym's facilities.
• ASG ScholengroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates out-of-school care with primary school schedules and educational approach, ensuring a smooth transition from childcare to school.
• Zwemschool OptisportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides swimming lessons for BSO children during after-school hours, helping children earn their A swimming diploma as part of the Sport BSO program.
• JeugdsportfondsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSecond Home Kinderopvang acts as an intermediary for the Jeugdsportfonds, helping parents apply for sports activity subsidies so every child can participate regardless of financial situation.
• BOinK (Belangenvereniging van Ouders in de Kinderopvang)minorOthersPartnership with the parent interests association for transparent parent communication, parent participation, and co-governance within Second Home's locations.
• JGZ Almere (Jeugdgezondheidszorg)minorOthersCollaborates on preventive healthcare, providing advice and tailored guidance for parents and children in areas including development monitoring.
• Sterke Start AlmereminorOthersAims for early identification and support of developmental and upbringing concerns for children aged 0–5, enhancing skills and development opportunities for young children.
• Almere City (FC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFootball clinics, workshops, and inspiring sessions to promote sportsmanship and healthy lifestyle among children, organized through Almere City FC.
• ROC FlevolandminorOthersProvides supervised internship experiences (Beroepspraktijkvorming) for students within Second Home's locations, contributing to training the next generation of pedagogical professionals.
• Windesheim AlmereminorOthersProvides internship placements for students from Windesheim Almere, actively contributing to the professional development of future childcare workers.
• Dubbelcheck (Kinderopvanggegevens)coreTechnology or IntegrationDigital integration for monthly transmission of childcare attendance data to the Belastingdienst (tax authority) as part of the Verbetermaatregel Kinderopvangtoeslag. Enables timely reconciliation of childcare allowances and prevents unexpected repayments for parents.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Partou: Partou is one of the largest Dutch childcare chains, operating KDV and BSO locations nationwide. Directly comparable as a multi-site childcare provider with similar KDV/BSO service model and Dutch government-subsidy-dependent revenue base.
• Kindergarden: Kindergarden is a major premium Dutch daycare chain offering KDV and BSO across multiple cities. Comparable as a direct competitor operating multiple childcare centers with a similar all-inclusive service proposition.
• Korein Kinderopvang: Korein is a large Dutch childcare organization providing KDV, BSO, and peuteropvang services nationwide. Comparable as a multi-site operator with similar service mix and reliance on the kinderopvangtoeslag subsidy.
• KidsFoundation: KidsFoundation operates a network of childcare centers across the Netherlands under brands such as Smallsteps and Eigen&Wijzer. Comparable as a Dutch multi-brand childcare operator with similar KDV/BSO offerings.
• Bloem! Kinderopvang: Bloem! is a Dutch childcare brand within the KidsFoundation family operating KDV and BSO locations. Comparable as a branded childcare chain with similar service model and Dutch market positioning.
• Humankind Kinderopvang: Humankind is one of the largest Dutch childcare organizations, operating hundreds of KDV and BSO locations. Comparable as a large-scale Dutch childcare operator with overlapping service categories and subsidy dependence.
• SKR Kinderopvang: SKR (Stichting Kinderopvang Regio) is a regional Dutch childcare provider offering KDV, BSO, and VVE programs in multiple locations. Comparable as a regional multi-site childcare operator with similar service portfolio.
• DAK kindercentra: DAK is a Dutch childcare organization operating daycare and after-school care locations. Comparable as a multi-site KDV/BSO operator in the same regulatory and subsidy framework.

Others

• Novict: Novict is the technology vendor providing Second Home's parent portal, mobile app, and enrollment system. Relevant as an enabling technology partner whose platform underpins Second Home's parent communication and operations.
• Gemeente Almere (afdeling Jeugd & Onderwijs): The Municipality of Almere is a policy and contracting partner for VVE and regulated childcare in the region. Relevant as a regulatory/funding counterpart that shapes demand for Second Home's VVE and inclusion services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/second-home-kinderopvang

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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