DIE KITA gGmbH

What DIE KITA gGmbH does

DIE KITA gemeinnützige GmbH is a non-profit, faith-based childcare provider founded in 2005 and headquartered in Kulmbach, Bavaria, Germany. Operating under the Diakonie Verbund Kulmbach umbrella with ownership shared by Dekanat Kulmbach, Dekanat Thurnau, and Geschwister-Gummi-Stiftung, the company delivers early childhood education and care through 17 Kindertagesstätten and 3 Schülerhort (after-school care) facilities distributed across the Stadt and Landkreis Kulmbach region. Services span Kinderkrippen (ages 12 months to 3 years), Kindergarten (3 years to school entry), and Schulkinderbetreuung (grades 1–4), with capacity for up to 900 children. Specialized offerings include a Fachdienst for integration support, a Mobile Psychological-Pedagogical Service (MoPPäD) with on-staff psychologist, and Einzelintegration for children with disabilities. Full DGE-compliant catering is delivered through the affiliated Menüfaktur (Diako-Oberfranken gGmbH), which produces approximately 3,500 meals daily.

The company's core technology footprint is minimal: childcare management, digital enrollment (Voranmeldeformular), and a marketing presence comprising the die-kita.de website, Facebook (@diekita), and Instagram (@diekitaggmbh), supported by Usercentrics, Matomo, and All-Inkl as infrastructure vendors. Pedagogical differentiation rests on credentials such as UNESCO-Projektkindergarten status at Paul-Gerhardt (since 2012), an international partnership with a Bursa, Turkey kindergarten since 2008, ÖkoKids (LBV), and Haus der kleinen Forscher certification, alongside structured programs (Lernwelten: Freunde, Entdeckungen im Zahlenland) and a child-survey quality tool developed with Evang. Hochschule Nürnberg.

DIE KITA generates revenue through three streams: (1) recurring monthly parent fees structured by age tier (Kinderkrippe, Kindergarten, Schulkinder) and booking times, with facility-specific schedules (e.g., Melkendorf, Höferänger); (2) state and municipal subsidies as a publicly-funded Kita under Bavarian regulation; and (3) charitable donations directed at specific facilities or general operations via the Spenden department, including "Spenden statt Geschenke" campaigns. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on Lutheran Kirchengemeinden networks, municipal cooperation, and word-of-mouth referrals across a defined Upper Franconian geography, with no third-party distribution and no international commercial footprint. Jürgen Dippold serves as sole Geschäftsführer.

Name

DIE KITA gGmbH

Legal name

DIE KITA gemeinnützige GmbH

Website

https://die-kita.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DIE KITA gGmbH is a non-profit, faith-based childcare provider operating 17 Kindertagesstätten and 3 Schülerhort facilities in Kulmbach, Bavaria, serving up to 900 children aged 12 months to 10 years through Diakonie Verbund Kulmbach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDACACAD

Full-Day Nursery Programs

Education/Early Childhood Education/Nursery Schools & Playgroups

SECONDARYEDACAAAL

School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Daycare & Childcare Centers

SECONDARYEDACACAG

Nursery School Wraparound Care (Extended Hours)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Nursery Schools & Playgroups

SECONDARYHSAAAIAC

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/Special Needs & Inclusive Childcare Services

Keywords

• Childcare services
• Early childhood education
• After-school care
• Kindergarten facilities
• Inclusive education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kulmbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Childcare Fees: Parent fees for childcare services structured by child's age and booking times (core revenue stream). Fees are determined by the fee schedule published annually, with rates varying by facility location (Melkendorf, Höferänger have separate fee structures).
2. Government Funding: State and municipal subsidies for childcare services as a publicly-funded Kita (Kindertagesstätte) provider in Bavaria. The organization receives public funding as part of the Diakonie Verbund Kulmbach network.
3. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals and businesses supporting specific facilities or general operations. Donations can be directed to specific kindergartens, projects, or general operations ('DIE KITA - wo am nötigsten'). The organization also facilitates 'Spenden statt Geschenke' campaigns for celebrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DIE KITA gGmbH is a non-profit childcare provider operating 17 daycare facilities (Kindertagesstätten) and 3 after-school care centers (Horte) in the Kulmbach region of Bavaria, Germany. The company serves children aged 12 months to 10 years with nursery, kindergarten, and after-school programs, complemented by full catering, specialized integration services (Fachdienst Integration), mobile psychological-pedagogical support (MoPPäD), and inclusive education offerings.

Product overview

DIE KITA gGmbH operates 17 non-profit childcare facilities in Stadt and Landkreis Kulmbach, Germany, serving approximately 900 children from 12 months to 10 years old. The organization offers a unified childcare platform comprising Kinderkrippen (crèches for children 12 months-3 years), Kindergarten (ages 3 to school entry), and Schulkinderbetreuung (after-school care for grades 1-4). These core services are complemented by specialized support offerings including the Fachdienst (specialized integration service), MoPPäD (mobile psychological-pedagogical service), and Vollverpflegung (catering via Menüfaktur). The pedagogical portfolio includes Lernwelten programs such as Haus der kleinen Forscher, Freunde (violence prevention), and UNESCO project initiatives, alongside quality assurance tools like Kinderbefragung (children's survey). Founded in 2005 as a joint venture between Dekanat Kulmbach, Dekanat Thurnau, and Geschwister-Gummi-Stiftung, DIE KITA functions as a member of the Diakonie Verbund Kulmbach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kindertagesstätten (Daycare facilities / Krippe & Kindergarten) Full-day early childhood education and care for children aged approximately 12 months to 6 years across 17 daycare facilities (Kindertagesstätten) in the Kulmbach district, split into Krippe (nursery, under 3 years) and Kindergarten (3-6 years) groups. Operated as a non-profit, church-affiliated service for families in Upper Franconia.
• Horte (After-school care facilities) After-school supervision and care for primary school children (approximately 6 to 10 years) at 3 Horte locations in the Kulmbach region, including homework support, lunch, and recreational programming.
• Vollverpflegung (Full catering) Full daily catering (breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks) provided on-site to children attending the daycare and after-school facilities, supporting working parents and ensuring balanced nutrition.
• Fachdienst Integration (Integration service) Specialized integration support service embedded in the daycare facilities, providing targeted assistance for children with developmental, language, or inclusion needs to enable participation in mainstream group settings.
• MoPPäD (Mobile psychological-pedagogical service) Mobile psychological-pedagogical support service that travels between facilities to provide specialized consultations, observations, and intervention support for children and educators across the daycare network.
• UNESCO Project Kindergarten (Kindergarten als demokratischer Lernort) Project kindergarten operated under the UNESCO framework 'Democracy needs education' (kindergarten as a democratic learning place), providing enhanced democratic-participation pedagogy.
• PiAv (Praxisinstruierte Ausbildung / practice-integrated vocational training) Vocational training pathway for aspiring educators (Erzieherinnen/Erzieher) that integrates practical on-the-job training at the daycare facilities with theoretical instruction, providing a recognized qualification.
• Lernwelten (Learning Worlds development program) Internal pedagogical learning and development program ('Learning Worlds') for educators, providing structured professional development and continuing education across the 20 facilities.
• Kinderbefragung (Children's participation survey) Structured participation survey conducted with children at the daycare facilities to capture their perspectives on care quality, activities, and well-being, supporting participatory quality assurance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Capacity to serve up to 900 children
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kindergarten in Bursa, TurkeyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008International partnership between Paul-Gerhardt-Kindergarten and a Turkish kindergarten established in 2008, promoting international understanding, cultural exchange, and developing tolerance among children. This partnership supports UNESCO goals of intercultural understanding.
• Diakonie Bayern (Diakonisches Werk Bayern)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDIE KITA is part of the Diakonie Verbund Kulmbach, which operates under the umbrella of Diakonie Bayern. Sandra Schuhmann, Vorständin Soziales (Executive Director for Social Affairs) of Diakonie Bayern, visited DIE KITA facilities in June 2026 to review operations and discuss future developments. Diakonie Bayern provides oversight, support, and coordination for DIE KITA as a member of the Bavarian Protestant welfare organization network.
• Menüfaktur (Diako-Oberfranken gGmbH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Menüfaktur is an inclusion company (Inklusionsbetrieb) that prepares and delivers all meals for DIE KITA facilities. The kitchen prepares approximately 3,500 meals daily for various clients including kindergartens, schools, nursing homes, and correctional facilities. Meals comply with DGE (German Nutrition Society) guidelines and include options for special dietary needs, allergies, and individual nutritional requirements. The partnership enables all children to eat the same meals together regardless of dietary restrictions, promoting inclusive dining.
• Dekanat KulmbachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDekanat Kulmbach is one of three shareholders (Gesellschafter) of DIE KITA gGmbH, along with Dekanat Thurnau and Geschwister-Gummi-Stiftung. The church district (Dekanat) provides governance oversight, facilities (church-owned properties), and strategic direction aligned with the Christian (diakonische) mission of the organization.
• Dekanat ThurnaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDekanat Thurnau is one of three shareholders (Gesellschafter) of DIE KITA gGmbH. The church district supports facilities in the Thurnau area and provides governance oversight aligned with the organization's Christian profile and educational mission.
• Geschwister-Gummi-StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeschwister-Gummi-Stiftung is one of three shareholders (Gesellschafter) of DIE KITA gGmbH. The foundation focuses on services for children, youth, and families, operating the Fachbereich Familie und Erziehung (Family and Education department) at Schießgraben. The foundation brings additional expertise in child and youth welfare services to the organizational network.
• Diakonie Verbund KulmbachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Diakonie Verbund Kulmbach is the parent organization encompassing multiple social service entities: Diakonisches Werk Kulmbach-Thurnau e.V. (elderly care, counseling, social support), DIE KITA gGmbH (childcare), Geschwister-Gummi-Stiftung (youth services), and Menüfaktur (meal services). The verbund provides comprehensive social services across generations in the region.
• Evang. luth. Kirchengemeinden (Lutheran Church Congregations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with numerous Lutheran church congregations across the Kulmbach region including: Evang. luth. Kirchengemeinde Burghaig (Johanneskirche), Evang.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde Auferstehungskirche Kulmbach, Evang.-luth. Kirchengemeinde Kreuzkirche, Evang.-luth. Kirchengemeinde Friedenskirche, Evang.-luth. Kirchengemeinde Petrikirche Kulmbach, Evang.-luth. Kirchengemeinde Mangersreuth, Evang.-luth. Kirchengemeinde Grafengehaig, Evangelisch-lutherische Kirchengemeinde Wonsees, Evangelisch-luth. Kirchengemeinde Untersteinach, and Evangelisch-lutherische Kirchengemeinde Thurnau. Churches provide facility space and community connections.
• Municipalities (Stadt und Landkreis Kulmbach)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Stadt Kulmbach and various municipalities (Markt Wonsees, Gemeinde Untersteinach, Gemeinde Guttenberg, Markt Grafengehaig) for childcare services. Municipalities provide funding, support enrollment coordination, and facilitate cooperation with local schools for Schülerhort after-school care programs.
• Diakonie OberfrankenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization of Menüfaktur, operating as an inclusion enterprise (Inklusionsbetrieb) under the Diakonie umbrella in Upper Franconia.
• Geschwister-Gummi-Stiftung Fachbereich Familie und ErziehungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe family and education department of Geschwister-Gummi-Stiftung located at Schießgraben, providing residential youth welfare services (stationäre Jugendhilfe), youth workshops, and related programs. Worked with Diakonie Bayern executive on financing challenges for group home leadership.
• AWO Karl-Herold-Seniorenwohnanlage KulmbachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation between Paul-Gerhardt-Kindergarten and AWO (Arbeiterwohlfahrt) senior residence in Kulmbach for intergenerational activities. Children visit the facility to sing songs and build bridges between generations.
• Schülerhort/AWO KulmbachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntergenerational project partner for UNESCO peace education activities, bringing together children and elderly residents.
• Sozialpädagogisches Förderzentrum KulmbachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with special education center for joint singing activities with preschool children as part of UNESCO project activities.
• Werner-Grampp-Schule KulmbachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school cooperation for joint activities with preschool children as part of UNESCO peace education and cultural exchange projects.
• Evang. Hochschule NürnbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Protestant University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg for the child survey (Kinderbefragung) quality assurance program. Together they developed an interview guide system for surveying children about their needs, well-being, and wishes in the kindergarten setting.
• Adalbert-Raps-StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation initiative Kulinarix promoting nutrition in daycare facilities. The foundation provides educational materials and guidance for healthy eating practices.
• AOK Bayern / Stiftung KindergesundheitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners for TigerKids (Kindergarten aktiv) health promotion program and JolinchenKids program promoting nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being among children with parental involvement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Caritasverband für die Diözese Bamberg: Catholic-affiliated welfare organization running Kita and family services in Upper Franconia, directly overlapping with DIE KITA's geographic market. Highly comparable as a confessional welfare non-profit competing for the same municipal contracts in the region.
• Stepke KiTas: One of Germany's largest private Kita operators running 80+ facilities, including in Bavaria. Comparable in core service offering (full-day Kita, crèches, after-school), though operates as a for-profit chain rather than welfare-affiliated non-profit.
• Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz (BRK) Kindertagesstätten: The Bavarian Red Cross operates Kindertagesstätten across Bavaria as part of its welfare mandate. Comparable in non-profit welfare structure, Bavarian footprint, and dependency on public childcare funding.
• Diakonie Neuendettelsau: Large Bavarian Diakonie-affiliated welfare organization operating its own network of Kindertagesstätten and social services across Middle Franconia. Highly comparable in faith-based non-profit structure, regional Bavarian footprint, and Diakonie umbrella affiliation.
• Joki Kinderbetreuung: Private Kita chain operating crèches and Kindergartens across multiple German states. Comparable as a multi-site Kita operator serving similar age groups (0–6) with similar service breadth.
• AWO Kinder- und Jugendhilfe Bayern: The Arbeiterwohlfahrt operates numerous Kitas across Bavaria under a welfare-affiliated non-profit model. Comparable in operating model (non-profit Kita network), target customer base (working families), and reliance on public funding.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe Kindertagesstätten: The German Johanniter organization runs a growing network of Kitas nationally, including Bavaria. Comparable as a welfare-affiliated non-profit Kita operator with a multi-region footprint and standardized quality programs.

Broad incumbents

• Kinderhaus Fröbel: Large national non-profit Kita and family services operator (Fröbel Trägergruppe) running 200+ facilities across Germany. Comparable as an established, large-scale non-profit Kita operator with similar pedagogy and inclusion programs.

Others

• Stiftung ICP München (Kinderzentrum): Special-needs-focused childcare and integration services in Bavaria. Comparable only in the inclusion/special-needs segment (Einzelintegration, IDD support) rather than as a full Kita competitor.

Regional players

• Kitas der Stadt München (Städtische Kitas): Munich municipal Kita operator. Comparable in core service offering but operates only in the Munich urban market rather than rural Upper Franconia; a relevant adjacent benchmark for municipal-funded Kita operations in Bavaria.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/diekita
• Instagraminstagram.com/diekitaggmbh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/die-kita-ggmbh

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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