OBS de Zevensprong

What OBS de Zevensprong does

OBS de Zevensprong, which operates as Kindcentrum De Kei, is a Dutch public primary school (basisschool) and integrated childcare center (kindcentrum) located in the Amersfoort Schothorst neighborhood (Abraham Blankaartsingel 67, 3813PA Amersfoort, Netherlands). The organization serves families with primary-school-age children, offering groups 1-8 (approximately ages 4-12) under an "Eigen-wijs" (self-wise) pedagogical philosophy that delivers core academic subjects (rekenen, taal) in the morning and project-based learning in the afternoon. Specialized programs include the Kunst- & Cultuurprofiel (art and culture profile with specialist teachers in craftwork, drawing, dance, drama, and music), KWINK social-emotional learning, and Pebbles — a plusklas for gifted and highly gifted children. On-site support services include speech therapy (logopedie).

The school operates under a non-profit educational structure, affiliated with Stichting Meerkring, the foundation for primary education in Amersfoort, which provides organizational oversight and channels government (Rijksoverheid) funding for primary education. Childcare services (before-school care, after-school care, and holiday care) are delivered in partnership with Ska Kinderopvang at the same address, creating the integrated kindcentrum model. The foundation does not charge tuition for primary education; childcare operates on a parental fee basis. The marketing motion is multi-channel: a content website, social media (LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), regular open mornings, an Open Dag on March 7 2025, parent newsletters, and neighborhood word-of-mouth, all targeted at the local Amersfoort Schothorst catchment.

The business model has two revenue streams: government-funded primary education (recurring per-student funding via Meerkring) and fee-based childcare services via Ska Kinderopvang. The school had 41 employees at the time of data collection and is led by a directorate ([email protected]). Notable recognition includes first place in the national Day for Changemakers 2024 competition (Pebbles students) and the Eco Trofee in June 2026. There is no venture capital, private equity, or public ownership, and no AI/ML capabilities are evidenced. The school operates as a non-profit educational institution with no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

OBS de Zevensprong

Legal name

Stichting Meerkring

Website

https://obsdezevensprong.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kindcentrum De Kei (OBS de Zevensprong) is a Dutch public primary school and integrated childcare center in Amersfoort Schothorst, serving families with children aged 4-12 under the "Eigen-wijs" educational philosophy, affiliated with Stichting Meerkring and partnering with Ska Kinderopvang.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Early Childhood Development (ECD) & Pre-Primary Education (BPADAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO), Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG), Outdoor / Nature-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAO)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Childcare services
• Integrated child center
• Elementary school programs
• Before after school care

Headquarters

HQ city

Amersfoort

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Primary Education Funding: Public primary education services funded by government (Rijksoverheid) through the Meerkring foundation. No direct tuition charged to parents for base education.
2. Childcare Services: Childcare services (Ska Kinderopvang) offered separately with parental fee structure. Services include before-school care, after-school care, and holiday care.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OBS de Zevensprong operates as Kindcentrum De Kei, a combined primary school (basisonderwijs) and childcare center (kindcentrum) in Amersfoort Schothorst, Netherlands. It delivers government-funded primary education for groups 1-8 (ages 4-12) through an 'Eigen-wijs' educational philosophy, with morning focus on core subjects (rekenen, taal) and afternoon project-based learning, alongside integrated childcare services (voor-, tussen-, en buitenschoolse opvang) delivered in partnership with Ska Kinderopvang.

Product overview

Kindcentrum De Kei operates as an integrated child center offering primary education (basisonderwijs) for groups 1-8 and childcare services in partnership with Ska Kinderopvang. The organization is part of Meerkring, a foundation for primary education in Amersfoort. Its educational approach centers on 'Eigen-wijs Onderwijs' (own-wise education), emphasizing project-based learning, digital literacy, presenting skills, and collaboration. The school features specialized programs including a Kunst- & Cultuurprofiel (art and culture profile), KWINK social-emotional learning, and Pebbles (a plus-class for gifted children). Support services include speech therapy (logopedie).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pebbles: Plusklas (gifted/talented education program) for children who need more challenge or are high-ability, providing extra enrichment beyond regular classroom instruction.

Products and services

• Basisonderwijs (Primary Education)

Quantifiable outcome

• First place in national Day for Changemakers 2024 competition - children developed entrepreneurial skills through microcredit-funded businesses

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stichting MeerkringcoreOthersMeerkring is the foundation for primary education in Amersfoort. Kindcentrum De Kei is affiliated with Meerkring, which manages multiple primary schools in the region and provides organizational oversight.
• Ska KinderopvangcoreOthersSka Kinderopvang provides childcare services at Kindcentrum De Kei. They offer before-school care, after-school care, and holiday care. Located at same address (3813PA Amersfoort), Tel: 033-4803953.
• Hope for ReliefminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable organization in Malawi focused on improving the position of women, girls, and youth in health and education. The school donated proceeds from their Christmas market to this organization.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• CED-Groep: Dutch educational services and consulting provider that supports primary schools with curriculum development, training, and intervention programs. Not a direct competitor but an ecosystem enabler whose offerings overlap with KWINK and inclusion-style programs De Kei delivers.

Direct peers

• Optimus Onderwijs: Non-profit Dutch primary-education foundation running multiple basisscholen with comparable integrated and childcenter concepts. Same funding structure (public primary education), similar scale per school, and similar pedagogical specialization options make it a direct comparable.
• INNOVO: Non-profit primary-education foundation in Limburg operating dozens of basisscholen, often with integrated kindcenter/opvang and pedagogical profiles. Comparable governance, funding, and integrated-service model to OBS de Zevensprong.
• Stichting BOOR: Rotterdam-based non-profit foundation providing primary, secondary, and special education including integrated kindcentra. Comparable scale, governance, and bundled education-plus-childcare model, though in a different region.
• Salto Basisonderwijs Amsterdam: Amsterdam non-profit foundation running public primary schools including integrated kindcentra. Same public-funding model, similar integrated education+childcare value proposition, and comparable regulatory exposure.
• Other Stichting Meerkring primary schools (Amersfoort): Sister schools under the same Stichting Meerkring foundation operating basisonderwijs and kindcentrum services in the Amersfoort region. They share the same governance, funding mechanism, regulatory exposure, and integrated-education-plus-childcare model, making them the closest operational comparables.

Broad incumbents

• Nederlandse Montessori Vereniging: National umbrella for Dutch Montessori primary schools. Operates at much broader scale and offers an alternative-pedagogy positioning that competes for the same mission-driven parents considering De Kei's Eigen-wijs approach, but does not specialize in De Kei's kindcentrum bundle.
• Vereniging Vrijescholen Nederland: Umbrella for Steiner/Waldorf schools in the Netherlands. Competes for the same parent segment seeking distinctive pedagogical profiles and project-based learning, similar to De Kei's Eigen-wijs model, though without the integrated childcare positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_2orBxWJsEjxWKcPUtFWJw/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/ska.kinderopvang
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/obs-de-zevensprong

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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