De Droomboom

What De Droomboom does

De Droomboom (legal entity: Stichting de Droomboom) is a Dutch non-profit treatment center founded in 2006 by parents of children with autism in collaboration with a GZ-psychologist and an ABA consultant. Operating from a single facility at Sint Vitusweg 1, Blaricum, the organization delivers intensive, full-time Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children aged 2-8 diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays who cannot yet participate in regular or special education. The target population is narrow and regional, serving primarily families in the Gooi en Vechtstreek region of the Netherlands, with a stated objective of enabling school reintegration within a two-year treatment horizon.

The clinical methodology is built on an eight-component ABA framework (Applied, Behavioral, Analytic, Technological, Conceptually Systematic, Effective, Generalizable, Compassionate) delivered through a structured five-phase progression: 1-on-1 therapy, practice groups of 3-4 children with 1-2 trainers, school shadowing, full-time school with shadow, and finally school integration with observation only. Each child follows an Individual Education Plan (IEP) reviewed quarterly, with daily data collection on learning objectives. The product portfolio comprises individual therapy (1-op-1 Behandeling), practice group treatment (Behandeling oefengroep), parent guidance including ACT sessions (Ouderbegeleiding), an exit pathway (Uitstroom route), school integration support (Droomboom in onderwijs), mandatory parent ABA workshops, and a structured admission process (Aanmeld route). Operational technology is limited to integrations with Zilliz (parent/communication tool) and Social Schools (education-sector platform); no proprietary software platform, AI systems, or digital product layer is indicated.

The business model is a hybrid non-profit funding structure. The primary revenue stream is treatment fees paid through Dutch municipal personal budgets (jeugdzorg) under the public youth healthcare system, classified as recurring/subscription-style institutional funding. This is supplemented by tax-deductible donations enabled by ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status, an annual Club van 100 membership program (€100/€250/€500 tiers, approximately 70 members), and a Droomboomwinkel retail channel. The organization holds HKZ quality certification, GDPR/AVG compliance, and WNT (top-income standards) compliance. With approximately 19 team members and a three-person Board of Directors plus three-person Supervisory Board, De Droomboom operates as a small, mission-driven care provider with limited geographic and segment diversification.

Name

De Droomboom

Legal name

Stichting de Droomboom

Website

https://stichtingdedroomboom.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

De Droomboom is a Dutch non-profit treatment center in Blaricum delivering intensive 1-on-1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children aged 2-8 with autism spectrum disorder, following a structured five-phase program aimed at school reintegration within two years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Autism Therapy Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAKAHAA

ABA Therapy Providers (Clinic-Based)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Behavioral Intervention & Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

SECONDARYEDAKAHAC

ABA Therapy Providers (School-Based)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Behavioral Intervention & Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

SECONDARYEDAKAHAG

Parent/Caregiver Training & Family Consultation (ABA)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Behavioral Intervention & Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Keywords

• Applied behavior analysis
• Pediatric autism therapy
• Early intensive intervention
• Behavioral healthcare services
• Autism treatment center

Headquarters

HQ city

Blaricum

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Healthcare Funding: Treatment is funded through municipal personal budgets (gemeentelijke indicatie/jeugdzorg). The organization provides care under the Dutch healthcare system for children with autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays.
2. Donations and Sponsorships: The organization accepts donations and operates a Club van 100 membership program with annual contributions of 100, 250, or 500 euros. Donations are tax-deductible as De Droomboom holds ANBI (Public Benefit Organization) status.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

De Droomboom is a non-profit treatment center that provides full-time 1-on-1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children aged 2-8 with autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays. Its treatment portfolio includes individual therapy, practice group therapy, parent guidance, school shadowing/integration support, an exit/transitional pathway, and parent ABA workshops. The program is structured around a 5-phase progression toward school integration, with personalized Individual Education Plans (IEPs) reviewed quarterly, and is funded primarily through Dutch municipal personal budgets and supplemented by donations.

Product overview

De Droomboom operates as a single integrated treatment center providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for young children with autism spectrum disorder ages 2-8. The organization offers a coordinated suite of treatment services including 1-op-1 Behandeling (individual therapy), Behandeling oefengroep (practice group therapy), Ouderbegeleiding (parent guidance), Uitstroom route (exit pathway), Droomboom in onderwijs (school support), and ABA Workshops. The treatment program follows a 5-phase system progressing from individual therapy through group integration to school placement and eventual discharge, with the stated goal of completing treatment within two years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1-op-1 Behandeling One-on-one ABA treatment session in which a child works with a dedicated trainer in a separate space to establish contact and develop communication, play, social, and self-sufficiency skills. Offered to children aged 2-8 with autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays as the starting phase of the 5-phase treatment program.
• Behandeling oefengroep Small-group ABA practice sessions in which children learn social interaction with peers, typically consisting of 3-4 children per group supported by 1-2 ABA trainers. Used as Phase 2 of the treatment progression.
• Ouderbegeleiding Parent guidance program including ABA workshops, home training sessions, and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) sessions, helping parents apply ABA principles at home and supporting continuity of treatment.
• Uitstroom route Exit pathway preparing children and parents for transition out of the Droomboom program, including discharge profiling and coordination/support for the follow-up placement, with the goal of treatment completion within approximately 2 years.
• Droomboom in onderwijs School integration support in which an ABA trainer accompanies the child to school as a "shadow," helping them follow instructions and participate in education. Used in Phases 3-5 of the treatment progression toward school integration.
• ABA Workshops A series of 4 case-based workshops in ABA for parents/guardians who complete online theory modules beforehand. Participation is free and mandatory for parents of children in treatment.
• Aanmeld route Structured admission process for families, including an introductory visit, observation, team consultation, waiting list period, and start at Droomboom with a 4-month trial period.

Quantifiable outcome

• Treatment aims for completion within 2 years with goal of school integration
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Club van 100 MemberscoreOthersApproximately 70 members including local businesses and individuals (Continia Software, Restaurant Vliegveld Hilversum, H en E Architecten, ID Bedrijfsmakelaars, Van Eck Patisserie, Leon Martens Juwelier, Talkies Media, and others) who provide annual financial support of 100, 250, or 500 euros to support the organization's mission.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• 's Heeren Loo: Major Dutch care provider supporting people with intellectual disabilities and autism across the lifespan. Overlaps with De Droomboom in early intensive behavioral intervention for children with ASD, though operates at far greater scale.
• Parnassia Groep / Youz: Large Dutch mental health provider offering youth autism care (Youz) including behavioral intervention. Comparable in that it delivers reimbursed jeugdzorg services to children with ASD across the Netherlands.
• Blue Sprig Pediatrics: US operator of ABA therapy clinics serving children with autism. Comparable clinic-based early intervention model with structured treatment programs analogous to De Droomboom's phase system.
• Kentalis: Large Dutch provider of diagnostics, treatment, and education for people with hearing impairments and developmental disorders, including autism. Operates broader special education and care services nationally, overlapping with De Droomboom's ASD treatment focus.
• Centria Autism Services: Large US-based ABA therapy provider for children with autism. Comparable as a clinic-based, intensive early-intervention ABA model serving the same ASD pediatric segment.

Direct peers

• Leren en Leven: Dutch ABA-focused organization providing intensive behavioral treatment for children with autism. Closely comparable in clinical methodology and target population to De Droomboom.
• INTER-PSY: Dutch organization offering autism diagnostics and ABA-related treatment programs for children. Operates in the same ABA therapy space targeting pediatric ASD clients in the Netherlands.
• Sirius Organisatie: Dutch non-profit providing ABA-based treatment and education for children with autism. Directly comparable as a Netherlands-based ABA therapy provider serving a similar pediatric ASD population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/St.de.Droomboom
• Instagraminstagram.com/stichting.de.droomboom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-de-droomboom

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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