Kinderopvang werkt!

What Kinderopvang werkt! does

Kinderopvang werkt! is a Dutch sector support platform and information hub operated by FCB (Stichting FCB), a foundation functioning as a labor market and development fund (arbeidsmarkt- en ontwikkelingsfonds) for the childcare sector and adjacent sectors (Sociaal Werk, Jeugdzorg). It provides labor market information, collective agreement documentation, research, compliance infrastructure, and career tools for employers, employees, and prospective entrants in the Dutch childcare industry, and is headquartered at Koningin Wilhelminalaan 3, 3527 LA, Utrecht, Netherlands.

The platform's product surface centers on the Cao Kinderopvang 2025-2026 (the current collective labor agreement, distributed via website and a dedicated iOS/Android mobile app), the Diplomacheck tool for verifying whether a diploma qualifies a holder as a pedagogical professional, the Vacaturezoeker job board that aggregates sector vacancies, the Meldpunt Naleving compliance reporting portal reviewed by the Commissie Naleving, and the Commissie van Geschillen dispute resolution committee. Supplementary offerings include the Ontwikkelpad career development framework, the bi-annual Arbeidsmarktpeiling labor market survey, the AZW-dashboard for sector labor data, annual reports (Jaarbeeld), and national campaigns such as Kleine stappen, grote dromen (recruitment, Feb 2024–Feb 2026) and Krijt voor Kracht! (Day of the Pedagogical Professional, 18 September 2025).

Commercially, Kinderopvang werkt! is not a product vendor. It does not sell commercial products or services and is funded through the Dutch sector-collective industry fund mechanism rather than direct user fees. The customer base spans three primary segments: childcare organizations and employers (use cases include finding staff, retention, compliance with Cao), pedagogical professionals and childcare workers (diploma verification, Cao reference, professional development), and people seeking to enter the sector (career exploration, qualification checking, vacancy search). Strategic partnerships cover all major sector stakeholders: employer associations BK, BMK, and BVOK; trade unions CNV and FNV Zorg & Welzijn; CBS for statistical collaboration; and the Ministry of VWS through the AZW labor market information program.

Name

Kinderopvang werkt!

Legal name

FCB

Website

https://kinderopvang-werkt.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kinderopvang werkt! is a Dutch sector support platform operated by FCB foundation, providing the Cao Kinderopvang, diploma verification, job board, compliance reporting, dispute resolution, and labor market research for childcare employers, pedagogical professionals, and prospective sector entrants in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kinderopvang werkt! is a sector support platform that provides labor market information, the Cao Kinderopvang (collective labor agreement), qualification verification, workforce research, dispute resolution, and career development resources for the Dutch childcare sector. Its offerings include digital tools (Diplomacheck, Cao-app, Vacaturezoeker, AZW dashboard), compliance services (Meldpunt Naleving, Commissie van Geschillen), and the biannual Arbeidsmarktpeiling research publication, all operated under the FCB foundation.

Product overview

Kinderopvang werkt! operates as a labor market and development fund for the Dutch childcare sector, offering a suite of information platforms, compliance tools, and career resources. Its core products include the full Cao Kinderopvang 2025-2026 (collective labor agreement), accessible both as a website and via the Cao-app Kinderopvang (iOS/Android); the Diplomacheck for verifying diploma qualifications; the Vacaturezoeker job board; and the Meldpunt Naleving for reporting compliance issues to the Commissie Naleving. Supplementary offerings include the Arbeidsmarktpeiling (bi-annual labor market survey), the external AZW-dashboard for labor market data, the Ontwikkelpad career development framework, and annual reports (Jaarbeeld). The organization also runs national campaigns such as Kleine stappen, grote dromen and Krijt voor Kracht! to promote the sector. All services are delivered under FCB, the supporting foundation for social work, youth care, and childcare.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diplomacheck Online tool that allows users to verify whether a diploma qualifies for a position as a pedagogical professional in childcare (daycare, toddler care, or after-school care).
• Cao-app Kinderopvang Mobile application (available for iOS and Android) providing access to the full Cao Kinderopvang (collective labor agreement), a salary calculator, a Diplomacheck feature, a function handbook search, and a pregnancy leave duration calculator.
• Vacaturezoeker Job board that aggregates childcare vacancies, allowing employers to post positions and job seekers to search and apply. Applications are forwarded directly to the employer by FCB.
• AZW-dashboard Interactive external dashboard providing up-to-date labor market data for the care and welfare sector, including national and regional figures on employment, vacancies, and sick leave.
• Meldpunt Naleving Cao Kinderopvang Online reporting portal where employees or employee representatives can report situations where an employer may not be correctly applying the Cao Kinderopvang. Reports are reviewed by the Commissie Naleving (Compliance Committee).
• Commissie van Geschillen Formal disputes committee handling differences of opinion between employees and employers arising from the employment contract, such as disputes over job descriptions, job classification, working hours, or dismissal.
• Ontwikkelpad Kinderopvang Tool and framework showing the full range of functions, specializations, and development opportunities available within the childcare sector, supporting career pathways and professional growth.
• Cao Kinderopvang 2025-2026 Full collective labor agreement for the Dutch childcare sector, covering employment terms, salaries, leave policies, professional development, and employer-employee rights, with 14 annexes and 11 chapters of articles.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang (BK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBranch organization representing childcare sector interests, collaborating on sector development initiatives.
• Branchevereniging Maatschappelijke Kinderopvang (BMK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBranch association for social childcare, partnered in sector initiatives and campaigns.
• BVOK - Branchevereniging Ondernemers KinderopvangcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBranch association for childcare entrepreneurs, involved in sector development and collective bargaining.
• CNVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade union representing employee interests in collective bargaining negotiations for childcare sector.
• FNV Zorg & WelzijncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade union for healthcare and welfare sectors, representing childcare workers in labor negotiations.
• FCB (Fundament for Change in Social Sector)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization operating as labor market and development fund for Social Work, Youth Care, and Childcare sectors.
• Arbeidsmarkt Zorg en Welzijn (AZW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiator of AZW program that collects reliable labor market information in collaboration with CBS and Ministry of VWS.
• CBS (Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatistics Netherlands, collaborating on labor market research and data collection for healthcare and welfare sectors.
• Ministerie van VWS (Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Health, Welfare and Sport, partner in labor market information program AZW.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kinderopvang-werkt
• Instagraminstagram.com/kinderopvangwerkt

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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