Kinderopvang De Tivoli

What Kinderopvang De Tivoli does

Kinderopvang De Tivoli is a privately held Dutch childcare organization headquartered in Hulst, Zeeland, operating four physical locations (Tivolihuis, Nobel, Wereldboom, and the newly opened Den Dullaert) serving children aged 0-12 in the Zeeuws-Vlaanderen micro-market. It is owned and operated by Christien d'Hondt with a stated team of approximately 23 employees delivering three core service lines: Babyopvang (0-2 years) with specialized babyspecialisten at the Tivolihuis, PeuterGroepen (2-4 years), and Buitenschoolse Opvang / BSO (4-12 years) plus holiday care. The offering is enriched with a Tivolituin 250m2 learning garden, native-English lessons for toddlers via Joanne Reilly English Academy, Peutergym and BSO SportClub in collaboration with Hulst voor Elkaar, and Talent Atelier workshops.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally lightweight: registration, reservations, scheduling, parent communication, and billing run through the KOVnet platform, complemented by the organization's website (detivoli.nl) and standard digital tools. De Tivoli holds Gezonde Kinderopvang certification, complies with annual GGD inspections, and has earned regional recognition including the Zeeuwse onderwijsprijs (2021), the first Beweegschool designation in Zeeland (2022), and Klachtenvrij certification (2024).

Revenue is generated through government-regulated recurring childcare fees (€11.23/hour for daycare 0-2 and €9.98/hour for BSO 4-12 in 2026), with parents claiming the Dutch kinderopvangtoeslag allowance. A new free voorschool pilot (8 hours/week for children 2.5-4 years), launched August 2025 in partnership with the municipality of Hulst, introduces a publicly subsidized revenue stream. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: parents register online via KOVnet or via guided tours at the four locations, with no B2B or enterprise contracts. The customer base is concentrated in Hulst and Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, supplemented by a secondary cross-border expat segment served through English-language pages and a partnership with Haulez.

Name

Kinderopvang De Tivoli

Legal name

Kinderopvang De Tivoli

Website

https://detivoli.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kinderopvang De Tivoli is a privately held Dutch childcare provider operating four locations in Hulst, Zeeland, delivering Babyopvang (0-2), PeuterGroepen (2-4), and BSO (4-12) services to local families and cross-border expats via government-regulated recurring fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare Services

NAICS

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

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)

Keywords

• Childcare services
• Daycare center
• After-school care
• Preschool education
• Infant care

Headquarters

HQ city

Hulst

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Childcare fees: Parents pay recurring fees for childcare services (kinderdagopvang, buitenschoolse opvang). Rates are government-regulated and parents can claim childcare allowance (kinderopvangtoeslag) from the Dutch tax authorities. The organization participates in the free preschool pilot program for children aged 2.5-4 years.
2. Government-subsidized programs: Free preschool (voorschool) program starting August 2025 offering 8 hours per week free childcare for children 2.5-4 years, funded through collaboration between municipality of Hulst and childcare organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kinderopvang De Tivoli is a Dutch childcare organization operating four locations in Hulst, Netherlands, that provides daycare (kinderdagopvang), preschool (peutergroep), and after-school care (BSO) for children aged 0-12 years. Services run Monday-Friday from 07:00-19:00 year-round, with holiday care offered during school breaks. The core offerings are enhanced with specialized programs including native English lessons for toddlers, peutergym, a 250m2 vegetable garden (Tivolituin), sports clubs, and talent workshops, plus a free government-subsidized voorschool program from August 2025.

Product overview

Kinderopvang De Tivoli operates as a childcare provider offering age-specific care across four locations in Hulst, Zeeland. The core service portfolio consists of three main products: Babyopvang (0-2 years) at Tivolihuis with specialized baby care, PeuterGroepen (2-4 years) at Wereldboom and Nobel locations for preschool preparation, and Buitenschoolse Opvang (4-12 years) across all locations including the new Den Dullaert. These core services are enhanced with specialized programs including Engels voor peuters (native English lessons), Peutergym/Bewegen met Nijntje (movement education), De Tivolituin (nature garden), De SportClub (sports activities), and Talent Atelier (skill workshops). The organization also participates in the Gezonde Kinderopvang (Healthy Childcare) national initiative, integrating health and wellness into their educational approach. Services operate Monday through Friday from 07:00-19:00, with holiday care available during school breaks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Babyopvang (0-2 years) Specialized infant and toddler care for children aged 0-2 years, offering loving care with trained babyspecialisten in a separate baby group at the Tivolihuis location in Hulst. Targets working parents seeking dedicated, age-appropriate care for infants.
• PeuterGroepen (2-4 years) Preschool groups for children aged 2-4 years, preparing them step-by-step for primary school with a maximum of 16 children under guidance of 2 teachers. Offered at the Nobel and Wereldboom locations in Hulst. Includes the free voorschool program (8 hours/week for 2.5-4 year olds) from August 2025.
• Buitenschoolse Opvang (BSO) (4-12 years) After-school and holiday care for children aged 4-12 years, offering themed activities, sports, nature experiences, and self-directed play from 07:00-19:00. Operated across all four locations including the new Den Dullaert site (opened August 2025).
• Vakantieopvang (Holiday care) Holiday childcare during school vacations with themed activity programs including water activities, sports, creative workshops, and day trips. Provided to existing client families at the BSO locations in Hulst.

Quantifiable outcome

• First beweegschool (exercise school) in Zeeland - demonstrating leadership in child physical development
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Gezonde Kinderopvang (Healthy Childcare initiative)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019National initiative of Dutch ministries VWS and SZW working with knowledge institutes on healthy lifestyle development for children. De Tivoli certified as Gezonde Kinderopvang.
• Joanne Reilly English AcademymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Native English speaker provides weekly English lessons for toddlers (2-4 years) using TEFL methodology, with puppet Puk as teaching assistant
• Basisschool De WereldboomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated child center (kindcentrum) collaboration where De Tivoli operates its peutergroep within the school facility, enabling seamless transitions and shared educational philosophy
• Basisschool NobelhorstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKindcentrum Nobel partnership - De Tivoli provides childcare services integrated with the school, joint winner of Zeeuwse onderwijsprijs for Talent Ateliers program. First beweegschool in Zeeland.
• Hulst voor ElkaarmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for peutergym program developed with experienced physical education teachers, also provides sports instructors for BSO SportClub activities
• SportZeelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial initiative connecting organizations for sport, movement and health in Zeeland. Supported De Tivoli's establishment as first beweegschool in Zeeland.
• HaulezminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndependent agency specializing in helping expats and international workers claim childcare allowances (kinderopvang toeslag) from Dutch authorities
• GGD (Dutch Health Service)minorOthersIndependent annual inspection of all childcare locations for compliance with Dutch quality standards including pedagogical climate, staff, safety, health, facilities, and administration

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Berend Botje: Mid-sized Dutch childcare operator providing daycare, after-school and preschool care in regional markets; comparable operating model, regulated pricing, and school-partnership approach.
• Kibeo: Regional Dutch childcare provider active across Southwest Netherlands (incl. Zeeland), offering kinderdagopvang, BSO and peuteropvang — overlapping core services, age range, and regulatory exposure with De Tivoli.
• Kids Foundation: Dutch regional childcare group (incl. Estro brand) offering kinderdagopvang, BSO and peuteropvang; comparable age coverage, school-partnership strategy, and operating geography in regional markets.
• BLOS kinderopvang: Dutch childcare chain offering daycare, BSO and toddler care with similar school-integrated programs; comparable product mix to De Tivoli including developmental and movement curricula.
• Kindercentrum Jip: Dutch regional childcare organization with daycare, preschool and BSO offerings; comparable age-cohort coverage and kindcentrum-style partnerships with primary schools.
• Small Steps Kinderopvang: Independent Dutch childcare provider offering baby, toddler and BSO care in regional municipalities; similar size, GGD-regulated operating model, and parent-facing service positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Estro Kinderopvang: National Dutch childcare provider offering daycare, BSO and peuteropvang across multiple regions; broader portfolio but overlapping products, pricing regulation, and parent-facing service model.
• Partou: One of the largest national Dutch childcare chains offering daycare, BSO and gastouder services across the Netherlands; broader footprint and scale, but overlapping core service categories and regulatory environment.
• Humankind: Large Dutch childcare and youth-services organization with daycare, BSO and youth care; comparable regulated offerings at national scale, including integrated school-based models akin to De Tivoli's kindcentrum work.
• Gro-up: Major Dutch childcare and youth organization with daycare, BSO and family-support services; operates nationally under the same regulatory regime and competes for similar regulated-rate customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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