Brede School De kinkerbuurt

What Brede School De kinkerbuurt does

Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt is an Integraal Kindcentrum (IKC) — an integrated child center — located at Borgerstraat 109, 1053PE in Amsterdam West, Netherlands, serving families with children aged 2-13. The center combines three core services in a single building: Voorschool (preschool for ages 2-4, operated by partner AKROS Kinderopvang using the Puk & Ko curriculum), Onderwijs (primary education for ages 4-13 across groups 1-8 under the 'Kennen en gekend worden' educational concept), and Opvang/BSO (after-school and holiday care, also operated by AKROS). The school is governed by the AWBR (Amsterdamse Westelijke Buitenwijken) public school board and functions as a 'buurtschool' (neighborhood school) anchored in the Kinkerbuurt district.

The educational model rests on three pillars: project-based world orientation, experiential language development through personal experience texts, and discovery learning, supplemented by signature programs such as the annual Totaal Theater production, Keuzemiddagen (mixed-age choice afternoons), and dedicated physical education and visual arts/technology instruction. The center celebrates diverse cultural festivals including Sinterklaas, Eid al-Fitr, and Keti Koti, reflecting the demographics of its Amsterdam West catchment. Digital infrastructure is limited to standard sector tools: ParnasSys for student administration and Parro for parent communication, both under a GDPR-compliant privacy framework.

The business model is that of a Dutch publicly funded primary school, not a commercial enterprise. Core operating revenue flows from the Dutch government through the AWBR school board via per-student funding. A voluntary parent contribution ('ouderbijdrage') of €60 per child per year — administrated by the parent-run Stichting Vrienden van de Kinkerbuurtschool — funds extracurriculars, festivals, and materials, but is negligible to total revenue. Enrollment occurs through the municipal Amsterdam BBO school placement system, with additional self-serve registration for preschool and BSO via AKROS. With approximately 13 listed class groups, leadership under Directeur Cerise Tete, and an interim directeur (Jolanda Buitenhuis), the school operates as a community-rooted public-service institution rather than a scalable commercial entity.

Name

Brede School De kinkerbuurt

Legal name

Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt

Website

https://kinkerbuurtschool.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt is a publicly funded Integraal Kindcentrum in Amsterdam West integrating preschool (ages 2-4), primary education (ages 4-13), and after-school care under the AWBR school board, serving neighborhood families with the 'Kennen en gekend worden' relationship-based educational concept.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Learning Support (Dyslexia/LD Coaching, Assistive Strategies) (EDAJALAJ)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Preschool programs
• After-school care
• Integrated child center
• Childcare education

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Ouderbijdrage (Parent Contribution): Voluntary parent contribution of €60 per child per year for extracurricular activities, festivals, and materials. This is a low fee compared to other Amsterdam primary schools.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt is an Integraal Kindcentrum (IKC) in Amsterdam West that delivers preschool education for children ages 2-4, primary education for ages 4-13 (groups 1-8), and after-school care (BSO) — all integrated in a single location under the "Kennen en gekend worden" (Knowing and being known) educational concept. The center operates a continuous schedule (continurooster) and supplements core learning with Totaal Theater, Keuzemiddagen, Bewegingsonderwijs, and Beeldende Vorming en Techniek enrichment programs.

Product overview

Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt is an integrated child center (IKC) in Amsterdam West offering three interconnected services: Voorschool (preschool for ages 2-4), Onderwijs (primary education for ages 4-13), and Opvang/BSO (after-school care for ages 4-13). The center operates under the 'Kennen en gekend worden' (Knowing and being known) educational concept, emphasizing relationship-building and personalized attention. Additional enrichment programs include Totaal Theater (annual school-wide theater production), Keuzemiddagen (choice afternoons), Naschoolse Activiteiten (after-school activities), Bewegingsonderwijs (physical education), and Beeldende Vorming en Techniek (visual arts and technology).

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Products and services

• Voorschool De Kinkerbuurt Preschool program for children ages 2-4 operated by AKROS Kinderopvang using the Puk & Ko educational curriculum. Provides early childhood education in a play-based environment with thematic activities spanning construction, creative arts, reading, music, and movement. Located on the ground floor of the school building with access to outdoor playground.
• Onderwijs (Primary Education) Primary school education for children ages 4-13 (groups 1-8) following the Kinkerbuurtschoolconcept focused on 'Kennen en gekend worden' (Knowing and being known). Centered on three pillars: project-based world orientation, experiential language formation with personal experience texts, and discovery learning. Delivered under a continuous schedule (continurooster) where children eat lunch at school.
• Opvang / BSO De Kinkerbuurt After-school care (BSO) for children ages 4-13 operated by AKROS Kinderopvang. Offers afternoon and holiday care with varied activity programs in sports, dance, theater, technology, science, games, visual arts, nature, and environment. Located on the ground floor of the school with direct access to outdoor play areas.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AKROS KinderopvangcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAKROS provides preschool (voorschool) for children ages 2-4 and after-school care (BSO) for children ages 4-13 within the Kindcentrum. They work together with the school to form an Integraal Kindcentrum (IKC) where education and childcare are fully integrated.
• Combiwel (Talentmakelaars and Sportbuurtwerk)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCombiwel organizes neighborhood-wide after-school activities including guitar lessons, yoga, jewelry making, nature exploration, and table tennis. Activities are planned in consultation with school leadership.
• BSO Annie (Akros)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren aged 6+ from BSO Annie transition to BSO Kinkerbuurt. On Wednesdays and Fridays and during school holidays, children are also cared for at BSO Kinkerbuurt.
• Buurtteam De HavelaarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeo Beuker from Buurtteam Amsterdam assists parents at coffee/tea mornings, helping families find the right subsidies, documents, or foundations.
• Stichting Vrienden van de KinkerbuurtschoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent-run foundation that manages the voluntary parent contribution (ouderfonds). Board consists of volunteer parents including Judith Veraart (Chair), Floris Klinkert (Treasurer), Willemijn van den Berg (Secretary), and general board members.
• AWBR (school governing body)coreOthersAWBR is the school board that governs the school. The school participates in the Gemeenschappelijke Medezeggenschapsraad (GMR) with representatives from all AWBR schools.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stichting BOOR: One of the largest public school groups in the Netherlands, operating primary and secondary schools in the Rotterdam region. Comparable as a multi-school public primary education operator with shared governance and similar basisschool service model.
• Panta Rhei: Amsterdam-area primary school group operating multiple basisscholen with IKC-style integrated childcare partnerships. Comparable in serving the same metropolitan Dutch market with similarly structured primary education offerings.
• Agora Roermond: Dutch public school group operating primary and secondary schools with a focus on innovative, concept-driven education. Comparable in deploying a differentiated educational concept (Agora's "vernieuwingsonderwijs") at the primary school level.
• Stichting Innoord (INOO): Amsterdam-based school group operating multiple primary schools under the Integraal Kindcentrum (IKC) framework. Highly comparable as a same-city, same-policy-environment operator with similar IKC structure and AWBR-adjacent governance model.
• Stichting Openbaar Onderwijs aan de Amstel: Public school group operating primary schools in the Amstelveen/Aalsmeer area, geographically adjacent to Amsterdam. Comparable in operating model (public basisschool governance, integrated childcare partnerships) and policy environment.
• Vitus Zorg & Onderwijs: Dutch organization combining childcare (kinderopvang) and primary education (basisonderwijs), often in IKC configurations. Comparable in operating the integrated early-years-to-primary pipeline that defines Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt.

Broad incumbents

• Bazalt Groep: Dutch educational services group providing school support, HR/advies, and professional development to primary schools. Comparable as a broad incumbent that helps shape operational quality at Dutch basisscholen, including curriculum and staff development.
• CED-Groep: Large Dutch educational services and support organization providing training, assessment, and school support to primary and secondary schools. Comparable as a sector-adjacent incumbent that influences how Dutch basisscholen operate and differentiate.

Others

• Combiwel: Amsterdam-based welfare and community organization that runs after-school activities (Talentmakelaars, Sportbuurtwerk) at the school. Comparable as a community/ecosystem partner that extends the school's programmatic offering.
• AKROS Kinderopvang: Amsterdam-based childcare organization that operates the preschool (voorschool) and BSO at Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt. Comparable as a strategic partner and service provider rather than a competitor; relevant for understanding the IKC partnership model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/kcdekinkerbuurt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brede-school-de-kinkerbuurt

Compliance1 record

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Profiles8 records

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