Basisschool De Krabbenkooi

What Basisschool De Krabbenkooi does

Basisschool De Krabbenkooi is a single-location primary school (basisschool) and integrated child center (kindcentrum) located at Coehoornstraat 28 in the city center of Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands. It serves approximately 400 students aged 4-12 across groups 1-8, alongside co-located childcare services covering children aged 0-12: kinderdagverblijf de Zeester (daycare, 14-child capacity, ages 0-4), peuteropvang de Kreukeltjes (toddler care, ages 2-4), and buitenschoolse opvang de Zeebonken (after-school care, 33-child capacity, ages 4-12). The school positions itself as the 'binnenstadsschool' (inner-city school) of Bergen op Zoom and is operated by Stichting ABBO Kindcentra, a parent-founded foundation that runs nine child centers across Bergen op Zoom, Halsteren, Steenbergen, and Heijningen.

The school's educational program is built on multiple certified methodologies: the Finnish KiVa anti-bullying and social safety framework implemented school-wide, EDI (Expliciete Directe Instructie) for structured goal-oriented instruction, the Piramide method for early childhood, Rots en Water for socio-emotional development, and the Cultuur Loper cultural education curriculum developed with Kunstloc Brabant and Erfgoed Brabant. Specialized instruction includes a schakelklas (transition class) for students with Dutch language delays and a verrijkingsklas (enrichment class) for gifted students. The school holds Gezonde School (Healthy School) certification with thematic focus on Movement & Sports, and integrates 'spelend en bewegend leren' (play-based and movement-based learning) targeting 3-4 movement lessons per week. Operational technology is limited to standard school administration tools: Social Schools for parent communications, Google Analytics for website traffic, and the external aanmeldenkinderopvang.nl portal and Mamaloe parent portal for childcare enrollment.

The revenue model is a hybrid of government-funded and fee-based streams. Primary education for children aged 4-12 is publicly funded and free at the point of use under the Dutch basisonderwijs funding system administered via Stichting ABBO. Childcare services (daycare, preschool care, after-school care) are billed monthly subscription fees published externally at abbokindcentra.nl/tarieven-kinderopvang. The school enrolls families through direct contact forms for education and through the online childcare registration portal, with a heavy reliance on community referrals and word-of-mouth within the Bergen op Zoom parent network. As of January 2024, childcare operations were consolidated under Stichting ABBO Kindcentra management. The school is a non-profit foundation entity with no external investors, no funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Basisschool De Krabbenkooi

Legal name

Stichting ABBO

Website

https://krabbenkooi.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Basisschool De Krabbenkooi is a single-location Dutch primary school and integrated child center in Bergen op Zoom city center, serving approximately 400 students aged 4-12 alongside co-located childcare for ages 0-12. Operated by the non-profit foundation Stichting ABBO Kindcentra, it differentiates through Finnish KiVa social safety, play-based learning, and specialized language and gifted programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• Primary education
• Childcare services
• Child center
• After-school care
• Social safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergen op Zoom

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Primary Education Funding: As a public primary school under Stichting ABBO, the school receives government funding for primary education services. Education is publicly funded and free for students.
2. Childcare Services: Kinderopvang (childcare) services including kinderdagverblijf (daycare), peuteropvang (preschool care), and buitenschoolse opvang (after-school care) are provided with fee-based pricing. Rates are published on abbokindcentra.nl/tarieven-kinderopvang.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Basisschool De Krabbenkooi is a Dutch public primary school (basisonderwijs) and integrated kindcentrum offering primary education for children aged 4-12 (groups 1-8) alongside on-site childcare including kinderdagverblijf (daycare), peuteropvang (preschool care), and buitenschoolse opvang (after-school care) for children aged 0-12. Primary education is publicly funded and free, while childcare services are fee-based with rates published by Stichting ABBO Kindcentra. The school is part of a single integrated child center located in the city center of Bergen op Zoom.

Product overview

Basisschool De Krabbenkooi is a neutral, special child center for children aged 4-12 offering integrated primary education and childcare services. The school operates as a unified child center with three childcare divisions (Kinderdagverblijf de Zeester, Peuteropvang de Kreukeltjes, and Buitenschoolse Opvang de Zeebonken) forming an integrated 0-12 year learning pathway. Core educational programs include the KiVa social safety program with Rots en Water training, Spelend en Bewegend Leren (play-based and movement learning) methodology using EDI principles, the Verrijkingsklas for gifted students, the Schakelklas for language development, Cultuur Loper for cultural education, and Gezonde School (Healthy School) certification. The school is part of Stichting ABBO Kindcentra network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kinderdagverblijf de Zeester: Daycare group for children aged 0-4 years, located in the main building of De Krabbenkooi.
• De Kreukeltjes
• De Zeebonken

Products and services

• Basisschool De Krabbenkooi (Primary Education) Public primary education for children aged 4-12 across groups 1-8, delivered at a single location in Bergen op Zoom city center. The school is publicly funded and free for students, and applies methodologies including KiVa social safety, Rots en Water training, EDI goal-oriented instruction, Spelend en Bewegend Leren, Cultuur Loper cultural education, and the Gezonde School approach. The school serves approximately 400 students as a 'binnenstadsschool' (inner-city school) within Stichting ABBO Kindcentra.
• Kinderdagverblijf de Zeester (Daycare) Daycare (kinderdagverblijf) for children aged 0-4, accommodating 14 children in the main school building with dedicated spaces and playground access. Open 7:30-18:15 (on request from 7:00). Fee-based service with monthly billing.
• Peuteropvang de Kreukeltjes (Preschool Care) Toddler group (peuteropvang) for children aged 2-4, offering both full-day care (7:30-18:15) and part-time preschool care (8:30-11:30 or 13:00-16:00). Fee-based service with monthly billing, including VVE (early childhood education) programs such as peuterplus-trajecten from age 3.
• Buitenschoolse Opvang de Zeebonken (After-school Care) Out-of-school care (BSO) for children aged 4-12, accommodating 33 children with dedicated spaces, gym hall, and playground access. Offers pre-school care (7:30-school start), after-school care (14:30-18:15), and holiday care. Fee-based service with monthly billing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students learn to set personal development goals and track progress through eigenaarschap (ownership) approach
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Educto, TaalreiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaalreis provides speech therapy (logopedie) services on-site during school hours for students in groups 1-8. Referral from family doctor is required. The speech therapist and internal special needs coordinator (intern begeleider) have structured meetings about students receiving speech therapy. Specializes in dynamic speech therapy.
• Stichting Rijdende SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing education to children of carnival operators. Bergen op Zoom is one of the places in the Netherlands where many carnival entrepreneurs live. Until Easter, most children of these entrepreneurs attend De Krabbenkooi in regular classes. When children are temporarily traveling, they receive education from the 'rijdende school' (mobile school).
• Techniektalenten Regio Brabantse WalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the national Sterk Techniekonderwijs (Strong Technical Education) initiative, one of 77 regions receiving 100 million euros annually (2020-2025) for technical education at VMBO level. The school introduces students to known and unknown technical study programs and careers. Activities include aircraft hangar visits, VR world building, and LEGO car programming. Contact: Techniekcoach Jolanda Verbiest.
• Stichting MamaloeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChildcare organization partnered for provision of integrated childcare services. Previously operated as Kindcentrum Dorpsstraat in Halsteren. Now part of the Abbo Kindcentra network.
• ZO KinderopvangminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChildcare organization partnered for provision of integrated childcare services within Abbo Kindcentra.
• Stichting PeuterspeelzaalwerkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreschool organization partnered for provision of integrated preschool services.
• CIOS (Centrum voor Intersectorale Opleidingen in de Sport)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports education center providing sports and movement activities that are offered both after school and during breaks. Sports and movement activities organized in cooperation with CIOS are part of the integrated after-school care program.
• Gemeente Bergen op ZoomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality provides a broad cultural offering that the school utilizes. Partnership includes various cultural activities and programs.
• CKB De MaagdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic education partnership. A learning orchestra (leerorkest) has been started for groups 5 and 6 with CKB De Maagd.
• Samen in de RegiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership organization. The Krabbenkooi has had multiple matches through Samen in de Regio's programs, connecting volunteers/community members with school needs.
• Stichting GCBO (Geschillen Commissies Bijzonder Onderwijs)minorOthersExternal complaints committee for handling complaints, appeals and disputes in special education. Contact: Postbus 82324, 2508 EH Den Haag, Tel: 070-386 16 97.
• Marissa Buijs-TanisminorOthersExternal confidential counselor (extern vertrouwenspersoon) for handling serious complaints including sexual harassment, discrimination, aggression, violence, bullying. Contact: +316 46340845, [email protected].

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• GEMS Education:
• Cognita: Cognita is an international schools group operating a portfolio of K-12 schools across multiple countries. As a broad incumbent in school operations, it provides comparison for school operating models at scale, though its premium international focus differs from De Krabbenkooi's local primary positioning.
• Nord Anglia Education: Nord Anglia Education is a global operator of premium international schools serving students from kindergarten through secondary. It is a broad incumbent in the K-12 education space, offering a wider portfolio of premium offerings compared to De Krabbenkooi's local public primary school focus.

Direct peers

• Partou: Partou is one of the largest Dutch childcare (kinderopvang) organizations operating daycare, preschool, and after-school care locations nationwide. Directly comparable to De Krabbenkooi's integrated childcare services (Zeester, Kreukeltjes, Zeebonken) for the childcare component of the school's offering.
• Kindergarden: Kindergarden is a Dutch childcare operator with locations across the Netherlands providing daycare and after-school care services. Comparable to De Krabbenkooi's integrated childcare services for the kinderdagverblijf and buitenschoolse opvang operations.
• Stichting BOOR: Stichting BOOR is a Dutch foundation operating approximately 70 primary and secondary schools in the Rotterdam region. It is directly comparable to Stichting ABBO as a foundation operating publicly funded schools with similar governance, revenue model, and operating structure.
• Optimus Onderwijs: Optimus Onderwijs is a Dutch educational foundation operating primary schools in Limburg. Comparable to ABBO as a foundation-operated primary school group with public funding and similar governance structure in the Netherlands.
• Stichting Lucas Onderwijs: Stichting Lucas Onderwijs is a Dutch educational foundation operating primary schools in the Helmond region of Brabant. Comparable to ABBO as a non-profit foundation running primary schools with the same publicly funded operating model and similar scale in the same province.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/krabbenkooi
• Instagraminstagram.com/explore/locations/886288473/netherlands/bergen-op-zoom/de-krabbenkooi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/basisschoool-de-krabbenkooi

Compliance7 records

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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