Atalenta kinderopvang en primair onderwijs

What Atalenta kinderopvang en primair onderwijs does

Atalenta kinderopvang en primair onderwijs is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting Atalenta) headquartered in Waalre, North Brabant, that delivers integrated childcare and primary education for children aged 0–13. The organization operates more than 35 locations across six municipalities in the Kempen region and employs more than 950 professionals, positioning itself as one of the larger regional providers of combined early-childhood and primary-school services in the southern Netherlands. In January 2024, the organization rebranded from SKOzoK to Atalenta, consolidating its childcare and education operations under a single unified brand.

The foundation operates three core service lines: daycare and preschool (kinderopvang) for children aged 0–4, primary education at affiliated schools, and after-school care (BSO) including specialized programs such as the Sport BSO Zwaluw offered in partnership with sports club ZSC Westerhoven. Atalenta runs a dedicated international-segment location (Nemo) on the High Tech Campus Eindhoven, serving expatriate families of technology-sector employees, and maintains institutional partnerships including one with Bibliotheek De Kemphen for educational programming. The organization publishes a knowledge bank ('kennisbank') and articulates a proprietary pedagogical methodology ('de Atalenta method').

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining parent-paid childcare fees, Dutch government childcare allowance (kinderopvangtoeslag), and publicly funded per-student primary education allocations. Pricing for families is calculated via an online subscription tool. As a non-profit foundation, surpluses are reinvested into educational quality and capacity. Operational technology relies on third-party SaaS — KidsAdmin for administration and Parro for parent communication — with AI referenced in support of personalized learning feedback rather than as a differentiated product capability.

Name

Atalenta kinderopvang en primair onderwijs

Legal name

Stichting Atalenta

Website

https://atalenta.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Atalenta is a Dutch non-profit foundation operating more than 35 integrated childcare and primary education locations across six municipalities in the Kempen region, employing 950+ professionals to serve families with children aged 0–13.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare and Primary Education Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDACACAD

Full-Day Nursery Programs

Education/Early Childhood Education/Nursery Schools & Playgroups

SECONDARYEDACABAN

Part-Time / Drop-In Preschools

Education/Early Childhood Education/Preschools & Pre-K Programs

SECONDARYEDACAHAA

School-Age Wraparound Care (Ages 3–5)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Before & After School Care (Early Years)

Keywords

• Childcare services
• Primary education
• Out-of-school care
• Daycare services
• Preschool education

Headquarters

HQ city

Waalre

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Childcare fees: Parents pay for childcare services (kinderdagverblijf, peuteropvang, BSO) based on the type of care and number of days/hours selected. Fees are calculated using a calculator tool on the website.
2. Primary education: Primary education services are provided, which are publicly funded in the Netherlands.
3. Government childcare allowance: Parents may be entitled to childcare allowance (kinderopvangtoeslag) from the Dutch Tax Administration (Belastingdienst), which subsidizes a portion of childcare costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Atalenta provides integrated childcare and primary education services for children aged 0-13 across more than 35 locations in the Kempen region of the Netherlands. Core offerings include daycare (kinderdagverblijf, 0-4 years), preschool (peuteropvang, 2-4 years), out-of-school care (BSO, 4-13 years), and primary school (basisschool, 4-13 years), delivered under a continuous developmental journey ("doorlopende ontdekkingsreis") concept. The organization is operated as Stichting Atalenta, a non-profit foundation under Dutch law.

Product overview

Atalenta is a unified organization offering childcare (kinderopvang) and primary education (primair onderwijs) services across more than 35 locations in the municipalities of Bergeijk, Cranendonck, Eindhoven, Heeze-Leende, Valkenswaard, and Waalre. The organization provides a continuous developmental journey (doorlopende ontdekkingsreis) from ages 0-13 years, combining Kinderdagverblijf (daycare, 0-4), Peuteropvang (preschool, 2-4), Basisschool (primary school, 4-13), and BSO (out-of-school care, 4-13). Specialized offerings include Sport BSO Zwaluw, a sports-focused out-of-school care program. Services are delivered through individual location brands (such as Windroos, Agnetendal, Prinses Beatrix, St. Jan, and others), many co-located under one roof to facilitate smooth transitions for children.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sport BSO Zwaluw: A sports-focused after-school care location in Westerhoven, operated in partnership with football club ZSC Westerhoven, offering activities such as football, volleyball, badminton, and archery tag for children aged 4-13.

Products and services

• Kinderdagverblijf (0-4 jaar) Daycare services for children aged 0-4 years, providing daily care and early childhood development activities across multiple Atalenta locations in the Kempen region.
• Peuteropvang (2-4 jaar) Preschool services for children aged 2-4 years, preparing them for primary school with structured learning activities.
• BSO (Buitenschoolse Opvang, 4-13 jaar) Out-of-school care for children aged 4-13 years, providing afternoon supervision and enrichment activities after school and during holidays.
• Basisschool (4-13 jaar) Primary school education for children aged 4-13 years, covering groups 1 through 8 with a comprehensive curriculum, publicly funded under the Dutch system.
• Sport BSO Zwaluw Sports-focused out-of-school care located in Westerhoven at ZSC Westerhoven football club, offering football, volleyball, badminton, archery tag, and holiday clinics including skiing, skating, horse riding, and freerunning for children aged 4-13.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ZSC WesterhovencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSport BSO Zwaluw operates on the grounds of football club ZSC Westerhoven. This partnership allows Atalenta to use the football club's facilities for sports activities, providing children with access to outdoor fields and indoor facilities at a nearby sports hall during inclement weather.
• Bibliotheek De KempencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBasisschool Agnetendal collaborates with Bibliotheek De Kempen through the 'Bibliotheek op school' project to promote reading pleasure and digital literacy among children. The library provides a varied collection of picture books, (early) readers, and information books, and a reading media consultant regularly visits the school.
• De VoorleesExpressminorOthersBasisschool Agnetendal is affiliated with De VoorleesExpress, an initiative where volunteers support families with young children to read together and promote language development.
• Multiple Primary Schools (for BSO pickup)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSport BSO Zwaluw picks up children from multiple partner primary schools including Basisschool Ster (Westerhoven), Basisschool Prinses Beatrix (Bergeijk), Basisschool Regenboog (Bergeijk), Basisschool Beisterveld (Bergeijk), Basisschool St. Willibrordus (Riethoven), Basisschool St. Martinus (Dommelen), Basisschool Agnetendal (Dommelen), and Basisschool Zonnesteen (Bergeijk).
• High Tech Campus EindhovencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKinderdagverblijf Nemo operates at High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, providing international childcare services for families working at the technology campus. This strategic location partnership serves the international community at the campus.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Partou: Large national Dutch childcare chain operating daycare and BSO locations across the country. Comparable core service offering but at national scale with a more commercial (non-foundation) structure than Atalenta.
• Humankind (Kind & Co): One of the largest integrated childcare and education providers in the Netherlands, operating across many regions. Comparable integrated care+education model but with national scale and broader portfolio than Atalenta's regional focus.

Direct peers

• BLOS kinderopvang: Dutch childcare provider offering daycare, preschool and BSO across multiple locations. Comparable service portfolio, parental fee structure, and subsidy-driven revenue model.
• Berend Botje: Dutch childcare organization operating multiple locations with daycare, preschool and BSO services. Comparable service mix and operational model to Atalenta.
• Kibeo: Dutch childcare organization operating daycare, preschool and BSO across multiple regions in Zuid-Holland and beyond. Comparable multi-service offering, regional multi-location footprint, and parent-facing service portfolio.
• Eigen&Wijzer: Dutch foundation offering integrated childcare and education services. Comparable foundation structure, multi-service offering, and parental engagement approach align with Atalenta's model.
• Forte Kinderopvang: Dutch childcare provider offering daycare, preschool and out-of-school care services across multiple locations. Comparable service portfolio and parent-facing operations.
• Skar (Stichting Kinderopvang Regio Amsterdam): Large Dutch foundation (stichting) providing integrated childcare and education in the Amsterdam region. Highly comparable foundation structure, integrated service model, and publicly-subsidized revenue mix align closely with Atalenta's positioning in Kempen.
• Tinten: Dutch childcare and education organization providing daycare, preschool and BSO. Comparable integrated service model and operational structure to Atalenta.

Regional players

• Ludens kinderopvang en onderwijs: Dutch childcare and education organization based in the Eindhoven region of North Brabant. Strong regional overlap with Atalenta's Kempen footprint and directly comparable integrated service model; primary geographic competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bsdewindroos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atalenta-kinderopvang-onderwijs

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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