Dikkertje Dap kinderopvang

Name

Dikkertje Dap kinderopvang

Legal name

Dikkertje Dap kinderopvang

Website

https://kinderopvangdikkertjedap.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare and Early Childhood Education Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (624410), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

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

SECONDARYEDACAHAK

Holiday, Inset-Day & Break Coverage Programs (Early Years)

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

Keywords

• Childcare services
• Daycare centers
• Preschool education
• After-school care
• Early childhood development

Headquarters

HQ city

Zutphen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Kinderopvang dagopvang (daycare) fees: Hourly-based childcare fees charged directly to parents for daycare services. Parents may receive government childcare allowance (kinderopvangtoeslag) from Belastingdienst/Toeslagen based on income and work/study status. The 2026 hourly rate is €12.35 (all-inclusive: food, diapers, fruit, activities).
2. Buitenschoolse opvang (BSO) fees: Hourly fees for after-school care for children aged 4-13. The 2026 rate is €11.10/hour (all-inclusive). VSO rate is €12.95/hour. Municipal subsidy may apply for eligible families.
3. Gemeente Zutphen peuteropvang subsidie: Municipal subsidy from Gemeente Zutphen for preschool care (peuteropvang) available since April 2017 for parents who do not qualify for national childcare allowance. Parents pay only an income-dependent parental contribution.
4. Sportprogramma B-SpOrtief en peutergym: Monthly fee of €12.50 for B-SpOrtief outdoor sports program (obstacle run with Outdoor Zutphen), plus separate gym program fees. Offered to children both enrolled and not enrolled in Dikkertje Dap childcare.
5. Kinder-EHBO cursus: One-time fee of €110 for certified Kinder-EHBO (Orange Cross) course including materials, exam, and certificate. Organized in partnership with Save4you.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dikkertje Dap kinderopvang delivers professional childcare for children aged 0-13 years across multiple registered locations in Zutphen, Netherlands, open Monday to Friday 06:30-18:30. Core offerings include daycare (kinderopvang) for 0-4 year-olds across baby/toddler and vertical groups, preschool care (peuteropvang) using the certified Startblokken Voorschoolse Educatie methodology, and after-school care (BSO) for 4-13 year-olds including the specialized nature-based Groene BSO de Kaardebol and BSO+ for children with additional support needs. Add-on programs include B-SpOrtief sports activities, dreumesgym, peutergym, and vacation care.

Product overview

Dikkertje Dap kinderopvang is a childcare and early childhood education organization offering comprehensive services for children from 0 to 13 years in Zutphen, Netherlands. The core portfolio includes baby/toddler groups (Pippeloentje), vertical groups (0-4 years), preschool care with Voorschoolse Educatie using Startblokken methodology, after-school care (BSO) across multiple standalone locations and school-based locations, and specialized services including BSO+ for children with special needs and Groene BSO de Kaardebol (nature-based outdoor care). Add-on programs include B-SpOrtief sports activities, dreumesgym, and peutergym. The organization operates from multiple registered locations (Paulus Potterstraat, Govert Flinckstraat, Harenbergweg, and various school sites) and is HKZ-certified for quality management. Services are available Monday through Friday 06:30-18:30 hours, with separate hourly rates for childcare (€12.35), BSO (€11.10), and VSO (€12.95) as of 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Groene BSO de Kaardebol: A green outdoor-focused BSO location where children spend most of their time outside, learning about nature through activities like vegetable gardens, pond exploration, climbing and outdoor cooking. Certified with Groene Kinderopvang quality mark by Stichting Groen Cement.
• BSO+
• B-SpOrtief
• Peutergym
• Dreumesgym

Products and services

• Kinderopvang (Daycare for 0-4 years) Professional daycare (kinderopvang/dagopvang) for children aged 0-4 years delivered across baby/dreumesgroep Pippeloentje and vertical groups Otje, Giraf, Rode Laarsjes, Floddertje. Operating hours Monday to Friday 06:30-18:30, €12.35/hour all-inclusive (food, diapers, fruit, activities) as of 2026.
• Peuteropvang (Preschool care with Startblokken VE) Preschool care (peuteropvang) for children aged 2-4 years across peutergroepen Duimelot, Pluk 1 & 2, de Flief, and Prins Claus, using the certified Startblokken Voorschoolse Educatie methodology focused on language development, early numeracy, motor development, and socio-emotional development through theme-based play. Income-dependent parental contribution for families without kinderopvangtoeslag eligibility, with municipal subsidy from Gemeente Zutphen covering the remainder.
• Buitenschoolse opvang (BSO - After-school care) After-school care for children aged 4-13 years across multiple standalone locations (BSO Op de Trap, BSO de Petteflet, BSO de Flief, BSO het Zuiderlicht) and school-based locations. €11.10/hour all-inclusive (food, fruit, activities); VSO €12.95/hour. Includes crafts, cooking, outings, swimming with Zwembad de IJsselslag, judo clinics with Stichting Judo Zutphen, and reading programs with Graafschapbibliotheek.
• BSO+ (Specialized after-school care) Specialized after-school care for children aged 4-13 requiring extra support due to autism spectrum disorders, developmental or learning difficulties, or socio-emotional challenges. Capped at 9 children with two dedicated pedagogical staff, delivered in collaboration with Zozijn Kind & Jeugd and Entrea Lindenhout at Groene BSO de Kaardebol.
• Groene BSO de Kaardebol (Green BSO) Nature-based green after-school care at Harenbergweg 1 where children spend most of their time outdoors learning about nature through vegetable gardening, pond exploration, climbing, outdoor cooking, and engagement with Stadsvoedsel Zutphen. First green BSO in Zutphen with the Groene Kinderopvang quality mark from Stichting Groen Cement (November 2019). Also houses BSO+ and BSO+ specialized care.
• B-SpOrtief sports program Weekly sports program for children aged 4-13 years featuring obstacle runs with Outdoor Zutphen every Thursday during school terms, judo clinics with Stichting Judo Zutphen, and other sports activities. €12.50 per month with free trial lesson; open to both enrolled and non-enrolled children.
• Peutergym (Toddler gymnastics) Gymnastics program for children aged 2-4 years, offered Thursday mornings in three groups (09:30-10:15, 10:15-11:00, 11:00-11:45) at gymzaal Hobbemakade 71 with instructor Michelle Ensing and pedagogical staff present. 40 lessons per year promoting healthy physical development and motor skills. Open to both enrolled and non-enrolled children with free trial lesson available.
• Dreumesgym (Toddler gymnastics)

Quantifiable outcome

• HKZ certification maintained through annual external audits (TUV) and internal audits
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gemeente ZutphencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2021Collaboration on BSO+ specialized after-school care for children requiring extra support. Also administers municipal preschool subsidy scheme enabling access for families without national childcare allowance eligibility.
• Zozijn Kind & JeugdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2021Partner in BSO+ program providing specialized support for children with autism spectrum, developmental or learning difficulties, or socio-emotional challenges. Staff from Zozijn work alongside Dikkertje Dap pedagogical staff.
• Entrea LindenhoutcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2021Partner in BSO+ specialized after-school care program, contributing expertise for children needing additional support alongside Dikkertje Dap and Zozijn.
• City HanzeloopminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 November 2019Dikkertje Dap became distance sponsor of the City Hanzeloop in November 2019. Tessa Hieselaar and Jan Rood signed the sponsorship agreement.
• Outdoor ZutphencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor sports partner for B-SpOrtief weekly obstacle run program held every Thursday during school terms. Children from multiple BSO locations participate in outdoor activities at Outdoor Zutphen's facility.
• Speelmaatje (Angerlo)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesigned and delivered the natural outdoor playground at Govert Flinckstraat location. Created a 4000 m2 themed play area ('small Zutphen') with unique design referencing historic Zutphen landmarks.
• Stichting Judo ZutphencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides judo and tuimeljudo (tumbling judo) clinics and sessions for toddlers (during dreumesgym/peutergym) and BSO children. Regular partner for sports education activities.
• Graafschapbibliotheek ZutphenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on language development activities. VoorleesExpress visits regularly to read picture books to children. Also co-organized parent evening on (pre)reading in October 2018.
• Zwembad de IJsselslagminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwimming partnership allowing BSO children to take swimming lessons during BSO hours. Children are escorted by pedagogical staff to the swimming pool where certified swimming instructors provide lessons.
• Save4youminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for delivering certified Kinder-EHBO (Oranje Kruis) course at Dikkertje Dap locations. Course covers first aid topics including vital functions, choking, burns, CPR/AED, poisoning, and minor injuries.
• Stadsvoedsel Zutphen (project voedseleducatie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGea from Stadsvoedsel Zutphen assists weekly with moestuin (vegetable garden) activities at multiple locations, teaching children about food and gardening.
• The Flow ZutphenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides certified children's yoga lessons at Groene BSO de Kaardebol for BSO children on Thursday afternoons. Classes led by certified child yoga instructor Helga van den Berg.
• Awake Advies (Peter Mengerink)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal quality manager managing Dikkertje Dap's quality management system, supporting the HKZ certification process and maintaining the digital quality handbook.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Regional players

• Stichting Kinderopvang Rivierenland: Regional Dutch childcare foundation operating daycare, BSO, and toddler groups across the Rivierenland region. Closely comparable to Dikkertje Dap in mission (social enterprise, quality focus), service mix, and reliance on municipal subsidies, but serving a different geography (Gelderland Zuid vs. Zutphen).
• Stichting Kinderopvang Flevoland: Regional Dutch childcare foundation operating daycare, toddler groups, and BSO across Flevoland province. Comparable not-for-profit operating model, VE-program focus, and municipal partnership structure to Dikkertje Dap, though in a geographically distinct region.
• Nummereen kinderopvang: Mid-sized Dutch regional childcare provider operating daycare, preschool, and BSO in a defined regional area. Comparable product mix and operating model to Dikkertje Dap, including HKZ-quality orientation and municipal subsidy participation, but in a different Dutch geography.

Broad incumbents

• Kibeo: Large regional Dutch childcare chain operating daycare, BSO, and toddler care across Zuid-Holland and surrounding provinces. Comparable in core offerings and HKZ-style quality focus but with broader geographic reach than Dikkertje Dap's single-municipality model.
• GO! Kinderopvang: Multi-location Dutch childcare organization offering daycare, toddler care, and BSO services. Comparable product portfolio and regulatory positioning to Dikkertje Dap, including VE-program delivery and municipal partnerships, but operating at broader regional scale.
• Humankind Kinderopvang & Peuteropvang: Major Dutch non-profit childcare organization operating daycare, preschool, and BSO across the Netherlands. Comparable product portfolio to Dikkertje Dap but at national scale, including VE-program delivery and municipal subsidy partnerships, making it a broad incumbent in the same regulated childcare category.
• Epos Kinderopvang: Regional Dutch childcare provider operating daycare, preschool, and after-school care across multiple locations. Directly comparable in service mix and reliance on municipal subsidy programs, though at greater scale and broader geographic footprint than Dikkertje Dap.
• KION: Dutch childcare organization operating daycare, preschool, and BSO across multiple regions in the Netherlands. Closely comparable in core services and quality certifications, with similar municipal subsidy and Voorschoolse Educatie program orientation but at greater scale and geographic dispersion.
• Blosse: Regional Dutch childcare and education organization offering daycare, BSO, and integrated child center (kindcentrum) services. Closely comparable operating model including school-embedded locations and municipal partnerships, though serving a different (Noord-Holland) geography than Dikkertje Dap.
• Partou: One of the largest Dutch childcare organizations with hundreds of locations nationwide. Comparable in offering daycare, preschool, and BSO services but at vastly greater scale and broader geographic reach than Dikkertje Dap, positioning Partou as a national incumbent competing in the same product categories.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles5 records

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