JUL gGmbH

What JUL gGmbH does

JUL gGmbH is a German non-profit (gemeinnützige GmbH) social services provider founded in 1991 in Weimar, originally as Förderkreis Jugend-Umwelt-Landwirtschaft e.V. The organization operates 71 childcare facilities — Kinderkrippen (nurseries, 0-3 years), Kindergärten (3-6 years), and Horte (after-school care) — across four German states: Munich/Bavaria, Thuringia, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Hamburg. Its core customer segments are families with children seeking publicly subsidized childcare, disadvantaged youth and young adults requiring supported vocational pathways, children and adolescents in youth welfare (SGB VIII), and — since September 2021 — elderly clients receiving ambulatory care under JUL Pflege.

JUL's business model is anchored in municipal and state-government commissioning. Revenue is generated through municipal childcare contracts (including the Hamburg Kita-Gutschein voucher system), state and federal employment/training program funding (European Social Fund Plus, Bundesagentur für Arbeit, Jobcenter, Freistaat Thüringen), and Jugendamt-commissioned youth welfare services under SGB VIII. Vocational training programs (BvB, TIZIAN, Chancenbringer, and six Fachpraktiker apprenticeships in household management, construction, kitchen, painting, personal services, and animal husbandry) are tied to specific project durations and participant numbers. Pricing for families varies by German state under municipal fee schedules or voucher systems; JUL does not publish a unified price list.

The underlying technology stack is standard web infrastructure — WordPress CMS, Matomo web analytics, and embedded social/video tools — with no proprietary platform. JUL's growth has been driven by programmatic geographic and service-line expansion since 1991, supported by long-standing commissioning relationships with public-sector counterparties. As of 2026, the organization employs over 1,000 staff across its four-state footprint and operates additional service lines including the Welcome-WG residential youth facility, school social work (Schulsozialarbeit), school accompaniment (Schulbegleitung), neighborhood management (Quartiersmanagement Weimar-Schöndorf), the JUL Akademie internal training institute, and JUL Pflege ambulatory care services.

Name

JUL gGmbH

Legal name

JUL gemeinnützige GmbH

Website

https://jul-kita.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JUL gGmbH is a German non-profit social services provider operating 71 Kindergartens, Krippen, and Horte across four states, plus youth welfare, vocational training, and ambulatory elderly care programs, serving families, disadvantaged youth, and elderly clients under public-sector commissioning contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services and Childcare

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Safeguarding, Child Protection & Reporting Services (EDAJAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Health Aide (HHA) Services (Medically Directed) (HSABACAB), Skilled Home Health Aide Services (HHA/CNA under Skilled Plan of Care) (HLADAFAF), Behavioral Health & MTSS/RTI Tiered SEL Supports (EDAKAMAE)

Keywords

• Child daycare services
• Youth welfare services
• Vocational training programs
• Elderly care services
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Weimar

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Childcare Contracts: Government-funded recurring revenue from municipalities for operation of Kindergartens, Krippen, and Horte. Families receive public subsidies (e.g., Hamburg Kita-Gutschein system) and pay a reduced Eigenanteil (parental co-payment). This is the primary revenue stream, accounting for the bulk of operations across 71 facilities.
2. Government Employment & Training Program Funding: European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), Freistaat Thüringen, Bundesagentur für Arbeit, Jobcenter Weimar, and Thüringer Landesverwaltungsamt fund vocational training, career orientation, youth support, and integration programs. Funding is tied to specific project durations and participant numbers (e.g., Berufsvorbereitende Bildungsmaßnahme, TIZIAN, Chancenbringer, Berufliche Orientierung).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JUL gGmbH is a non-profit social services provider operating 71 Kindergartens, Kinderkrippen, and Horte across Thuringia, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Hamburg, and Munich. Beyond early childhood education, it delivers residential youth welfare (Welcome-WG), vocational preparation and training in six recognized trades (Hauswirtschaft, Hochbau, Küche, Maler-Lackierer, Personale Dienstleistungen, Tierwirt), ambulatory elderly care (JUL Pflege), school social work, and neighborhood management — all funded through municipal contracts and government grants.

Product overview

JUL gGmbH is a non-profit social services provider operating a multi-service portfolio across early childhood education, youth welfare, vocational training, and elderly care. The core offerings include JUL Kitas (childcare facilities across 4 German states with currently 71 nurseries, kindergartens, and after-school centers), JUL Pflege (ambulatory elderly care services since 2021), and the JUL Akademie (internal training institution). The education division provides vocational preparation and training programs in 6 recognized trades (household management, construction, kitchen, painting, animal farming, personal services) targeting youth with disabilities and disadvantages. Youth welfare services encompass the Welcome-WG residential facility, school social work, school accompaniment, neighborhood management, and employment support projects (TIZIAN, Chancenbringer). The organization operates as a unified platform of social services connected through shared values of diversity, tolerance, and equal opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JUL Kitas (Kinderkrippen, Kindergärten, Horte) Childcare facilities including nurseries (Kinderkrippen) for ages 0–3, kindergartens (Kindergärten) for ages 3–6, and after-school care (Horte) for primary school children, operated across Munich, Thuringia, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Hamburg, providing publicly subsidized full-day early childhood education and care.
• JUL Pflege Ambulatory nursing and elderly care services launched in September 2021, providing home-based care for clients seeking quality elder care across JUL's operating regions.
• JUL Akademie Internal training academy offering comprehensive, scientifically-grounded continuing education for pedagogical staff on early childhood education topics.
• Welcome-WG (Stationäre Kinder- und Jugendhilfe) Residential youth welfare facility providing supervised living for children and adolescents aged 6–18 years, located in Weimar-Schöndorf, with capacity for 10 residents and 2 units of supported independent living under §§ 34, 41, 42 SGB VIII.
• Quartiersmanagement Weimar-Schöndorf Neighborhood management project serving the Weimar-Schöndorf-Waldstadt area since 2009, coordinating community development, social integration, and urban renewal initiatives.
• Schulsozialarbeit (School Social Work) School-based youth social work services at secondary schools and selected grammar schools in Weimar since 2014, providing counseling, crisis intervention, parent cooperation, and support for students with social, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
• Schulbegleitung (School Accompaniment) Individual support for children and youth with special needs to successfully manage their school daily routine and participate in lessons, working within inclusion assistance frameworks under §35a SGB VIII and §112 SGB IX.
• Berufsvorbereitende Bildungsmaßnahme (BvB) Vocational preparation programs for youth who have completed compulsory schooling but not yet found an apprenticeship, offering career orientation and basic professional skills, funded by Bundesagentur für Arbeit.
• Praxisnahe Berufsorientierung (Practical Career Orientation) Practical vocational orientation programs for students in grades 7–9, particularly those with special educational needs, providing work experience in construction, hospitality, painting, home economics, and woodworking.
• Berufsorientierung für Schüler mit Schwerbehinderung Career orientation programs specifically designed for students with severe disabilities, helping them develop individual post-school career pathways.
• TIZIAN – Weg in die Zukunft Support project for single parents and families receiving unemployment benefits, providing holistic assistance with daily life management and career development, with capacity for 15 participants.
• Chancenbringer II Participation project for long-term unemployed youth and young adults up to age 27, providing case management, counseling, and support in navigating towards employment and training.
• Berufsausbildung Fachpraktiker Hauswirtschaft Vocational training program for professional household management (Fachpraktiker für Hauswirtschaft), a recognized occupation for people with disabilities.
• Berufsausbildung Hochbaufacharbeiter/Ausbaufacharbeiter Vocational training in construction trades, including masonry and dry construction specializations, with 2-year duration and dual education system.
• Berufsausbildung Fachpraktiker Küche Kitchen vocational training for people with disabilities (Fachpraktiker Küche), a 3-year program with IHK certification, combining practical training with vocational school.
• Berufsausbildung Fachpraktiker Maler-Lackierer Painting and coating vocational training (Fachpraktiker Maler und Lackierer), providing skills in surface coating, decoration, and color theory.
• Berufsausbildung Fachpraktiker Personale Dienstleistungen Vocational training for personal care services (Fachpraktiker für personale Dienstleistungen), providing care support skills for elderly and nursing care.
• Berufsausbildung Tierwirt Animal husbandry vocational training, covering cattle farming, pig farming, and sustainable animal production, with 3-year duration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 71 Kinderkrippen, Kindergärten, and Horte operated across four German states, with 1000+ employees serving children, youth, and families.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Lebenshilfe-Werk Weimar/Apolda e.V. – WfbM EgendorfminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides daily meal preparation (breakfast, lunch, snack) for the Kindergarten Waldgeister am Steintisch in Blankenhain. Meals follow DGE (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung) guidelines and accommodate medically indicated or religious dietary requirements.
• Die kleine Kinder KantineminorOthersExternal meal provider contracted to supply lunch (vegetarian and fish options) to the Kita Berner Heerweg in Hamburg. Integrated with the Hamburg Kita-Gutschein system.
• Schettler & Partner ArchitektenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm engaged as planners for the new Kindergarten Waldgeister in Blankenhain — a modern wooden construction building for up to 180 children, developed in collaboration with the city of Blankenhain as Bauherrin.
• PXN GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital agency responsible for the conceptualization, online implementation, and ongoing digital campaign management of jul-kita.de and affiliated websites. Listed as the online implementation partner in the Impressum.
• TÜV ThüringenminorOthersAppears on the cooperation/partners page of the Bildung section, indicating a partnership for quality certification or standards alignment in Thuringia.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Diakonie Deutschland: Protestant welfare association operating across juvenile welfare, childcare, elderly care, and integration/employment programs. Comparable breadth of services and freier Träger status, with broader national geographic coverage than JUL.
• Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband: Umbrella association of non-statutory welfare organizations in Germany, coordinating members in childcare, youth welfare, and elder care. Comparable to JUL as a coordinating non-profit body competing for the same municipal funding streams.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK): National Red Cross society operating Kitas, Kinder- und Jugendhilfe, Pflege, and vocational integration services. Overlaps with JUL on ambulatory care (JUL Pflege parallels DRK Pflegedienste) and youth welfare offerings.
• Caritas Germany: Germany's largest Catholic welfare association, operating tens of thousands of social services including Kitas, Jugendhilfe, Pflege, and vocational programs. Comparable operating model and funding streams as a freier Träger, but at materially larger national scale.

Direct peers

• Fröbel Bildung und Erziehung gGmbH: Major non-profit Kita operator with hundreds of facilities across multiple German states. Most directly comparable to JUL's core 71-facility Kita business and offers a similar freier Träger commissioning model.
• SOS Kinderdorf: Non-profit operating residential youth welfare (Kinderdorf) and family support services. Directly comparable to JUL's Welcome-WG stationäre Jugendhilfe and Schulbegleitung offerings under SGB VIII.
• AWO (Arbeiterwohlfahrt): One of Germany's largest Freie Träger welfare associations, operating Kitas, youth welfare, vocational training, and elder care. Directly comparable to JUL as a multi-service non-profit social services provider competing for the same municipal and Jugendamt contracts.
• Kinderschutzbund (DKSB): Non-profit focused on child protection, family counseling, and early childhood support. Overlaps with JUL's Schulsozialarbeit, Schulbegleitung, and youth welfare safeguarding offerings.

Regional players

• Stiftung ICP München: Munich-based non-profit operating Kitas, special education, and therapy services for children with disabilities. Comparable to JUL's Munich Kita operations and disability-focused vocational training programs.

Others

• Bundesverband Kinderbetreuung (BVKJ): Industry association representing private and non-profit childcare providers in Germany. Useful reference for sector benchmarks and comparable to JUL in advocacy for Kita funding and Fachkräfte recruitment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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