Kinderopvang Academie

What Kinderopvang Academie does

Kinderopvang Academie, the trading name of Dutch private limited company Bentilon B.V. registered in Zeist and headquartered at P.J. Oudweg 4 in Almere, provides an integrated Learning Management System (LMS) and professional development platform purpose-built for the Dutch childcare sector (kinderopvang and BSO). The platform combines online learning with on-location training and coaching, organized into tiered subscription packages (Pakketten A-E plus Coachingkompas from €75/month per organization) and a freemium Pedagogisch Paspoort portfolio. Core technology modules include Profiel360 (360-degree competency assessment), Coachingkompas (real-time monitoring of coaching hours against the IKK regulatory norms of 50 hours per LRK and 10 hours per FTE), the Lumeni mobile app for iOS and Android, and an online course and media library exceeding 1,000 items in Dutch; infrastructure depends on sub-processors Isset Internet Professionals and Niop ICT, with custom integrations to AFAS, Microsoft 365, Moodle, and WordPress. The company is CRKBO-registered (enabling VAT exemption), holds the NRTO quality mark, and offers CAO-partijen-approved programs including Babyspecialist, Pedagogisch beleidsmedewerker/coach, and De ontwikkeling van het jonge kind.

The business operates a hybrid monetization model blending recurring subscription revenue (organization-level LMS hosting and per-participant media fees), one-time assessment and survey revenue (MTO from €225 per organization plus €1 per respondent; Profiel360 from €225 plus €5 per participant), and professional services revenue (Babyspecialist training from €495 per participant in groups of 15; bespoke on-location coaching). Distribution is primarily direct enterprise sales supported by director-led demonstrations, supplemented by an online webstore for SMB self-service and a Train-de-trainer licensing channel that allows partner organizations to deliver curriculum internally. The customer base is concentrated entirely in the Dutch childcare vertical and includes over 450 organizations, with 250+ teams working on the platform daily and 25,000+ participants trained online and on location. The company is founder-owned (Erik Verlinden founded it; Elsbeth Post serves as director), has no disclosed external funding, and operates with a lean team of nine trainers, coaches, and advisors.

Name

Kinderopvang Academie

Legal name

Bentilon B.V.

Website

https://kinderopvangacademie.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kinderopvang Academie, operating as Bentilon B.V., provides a Dutch-language Learning Management System and training platform purpose-built for the childcare (kinderopvang) and BSO sectors, serving 450+ Dutch childcare organizations with 25,000+ trained participants via subscription packages, recognized CAO-approved programs, and a freemium Pedagogisch Paspoort portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare Professional Development Training

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

In-Service Professional Development (Workshops/Institutes/Short Courses) (EDACAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adaptive & Personalized Learning Platforms for ECE (EDACANAJ), Inclusion, Special Needs & Early Intervention Training (IEPs/IFSPs, Neurodiversity) (EDACAIAF), Individualized Learning Plans & Differentiated Instruction Materials (IEP/IFSP-Aligned) (EDACAJAE), Assessment, Observation & Documentation Training (Portfolios, DRDP/CLASS/ECERS) (EDACAIAK)

Keywords

• Childcare training platform
• Early childhood education
• Pedagogical professional development
• Online learning management
• Dutch childcare compliance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Almere

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription-based LMS packages: Organization-based monthly subscriptions for hosting, management, and support of the training platform. Starting from €75/month per organization for Pakket B (Basic LMS with internal training & coaching) plus additional per-participant fees for media packages.
2. Training and Coaching Services: In-company training programs including Babyspecialist (from €495 per participant for groups of 15), Pedagogisch Beleidsmedewerker/Coach, and development programs. Includes train-de-trainer licenses from €95 per participant (VAT exempt). Programs combine on-location training with coaching on the job.
3. Online Courses: Individual course purchases including Nul18 courses (€7.50 per participant per course), course packages, and subscription access to media library with adaptive learning and interactive quizzes
4. MTO (Employee Satisfaction Research): Base package at €225 per organization plus €1 per respondent. Includes 4 sets of 8 questions with optional custom question sets and colored report graphics
5. Profiel360 Assessments: Base package €225 per organization plus €5 per participant for 2-month period. Includes category-based assessments with custom options available

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kinderopvang Academie is a Dutch training provider that delivers professional development for the childcare (kinderopvang) sector. It combines a proprietary online learning platform (Opleidingsplatform) with on-location and online courses, certifications, and events designed for pedagogical staff and childcare organizations. The organization offers structured learning paths covering pedagogical policy work, baby care, first aid, entrepreneurship, and ongoing professional development for the Dutch childcare workforce.

Product overview

Kinderopvang Academie operates as a comprehensive training ecosystem for childcare (kinderopvang) and out-of-school care (BSO) professionals, built around its core Opleidingsplatform (training platform). The platform integrates multiple products: Pedagogisch Paspoort serves as the free foundational portfolio tool; Profiel360 provides competency assessments and 360-degree feedback; Coachingkompas enables coaching time monitoring against IKK standards; and Lumeni delivers mobile push notifications. Training offerings include recognized courses such as Babyspecialist in de kinderopvang, De ontwikkeling van het jonge kind, and Pedagogisch beleidsmedewerker/coach, as well as the Nul18 video college series with Steven Pont and an extensive library of online courses. Additional services include MTO (employee satisfaction surveys), Cloud & Documentbeheer for document management, and Video-interactie-coaching as a specialized variant. The system is available through tiered packages (A through E plus support options) with custom integrations to external systems including AFAS, Microsoft 365, Moodle, and WordPress.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Opleidingsplatform (Learning Platform)
• Pedagogisch Beleidsmedewerker Training
• Babycursus (Baby Care Course)
• EHBO-cursus (First Aid Course)
• Ondernemerschap (Entrepreneurship) Training
• Trainingen op Locatie (On-Location Training)
• Nationale Pedagogische Conferentie
• Lumeni Mobile App

Quantifiable outcome

• 9.0/10 average rating for training and workshops (1,652 respondents)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Isset Internet Professionals (Hilversum)coreTechnology or IntegrationServer management, development and management of code and databases, access to participant data. Primary sub-processor for platform infrastructure.
• Niop ICT (Zeist)coreTechnology or IntegrationServer management, development of online learning forms, access to participant data. Sub-processor supporting digital learning infrastructure.
• LumenicoreTechnology or IntegrationMobile app for iOS and Android providing push notifications, news, and communication features integrated with the training platform

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cornerstone OnDemand: Cornerstone OnDemand is a global enterprise learning and talent management platform with compliance tracking and content capabilities. Comparable to Kinderopvang Academie on the LMS + compliance dimensions, though it targets large enterprises rather than Dutch SMB childcare organizations.
• Visma: Visma is a major Nordic/Dutch software group offering HR, payroll, and learning management modules as part of a broader business software suite. Comparable to Kinderopvang Academie's LMS-adjacent functionality, though it targets a much wider customer base and is not childcare-specialized.
• NTI: NTI is one of the largest Dutch distance-learning institutions, offering online courses across many professional verticals. It is comparable to Kinderopvang Academie as a Dutch online education provider but operates at much broader scope and scale.
• NHA: NHA is a major Dutch distance-learning school offering vocational and professional courses online. Comparable to Kinderopvang Academie in its online course delivery model and Dutch-language professional development focus, though serving a much wider audience.
• Itslearning: Itslearning is a European learning management platform serving schools, vocational institutions, and professional education. Comparable to Kinderopvang Academie's core LMS offering and educational-sector focus, though it operates across multiple countries and segments.

Direct peers

• Learnbeat: Learnbeat is a Dutch digital learning platform built for educational institutions, offering course management, content libraries, and progress tracking. It is comparable to Kinderopvang Academie as a Netherlands-focused LMS targeting educational-sector organizations.
• Springest: Springest is a Dutch training comparison and e-learning marketplace that helps professionals and organizations find, compare, and book courses. It overlaps with Kinderopvang Academie's B2B SME training-discovery and online learning positioning in the Netherlands.

Others

• Moodle: Moodle is the open-source learning management system platform that Kinderopvang Academie explicitly uses as part of its underlying infrastructure. It is relevant as the enabling technology layer on which the platform is partially built.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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