Trema Kinderopvang B.V.

What Trema Kinderopvang B.V. does

Trema Kinderopvang B.V., operating as TremaKids, is a privately held Dutch childcare organization founded in 2005 and headquartered in Nieuwendijk, North Brabant. The company operates 14 locations across the municipalities of Altena and Geertruidenberg, employing approximately 140 pedagogical professionals and serving children aged 0 to 13. Its core services are Kinderdagverblijf (weekday daycare for children 10 weeks to 4 years), Voorschool (preschool for 2-4 year olds), and Buitenschoolse Opvang/BSO (after-school and holiday care for 4-13 year olds), supplemented by the VVE early-education program for children with developmental indications and several specialized BSO concepts (Beachclub 8+, 't Honk, Outdoor BSO 't Knooppunt).

The technology stack is intentionally modest and pedagogical rather than automated. Operational platforms include the Ouderportaal/Ouderapp (iOS, Android, and web) for parent communication, scheduling, and bookings, and the DoenKids online activity platform, which supplies pre-mapped activities tied to developmental areas. The KIKI educational method is a proprietary preschool curriculum with a mascot 'Kiki' covering language, motor, social-emotional, and cognitive learning. NBSS delivers a sports-based resilience program (Sportiheld) on top of the core offering. While the digital tools are functional rather than differentiated, the company emphasizes small-scale, location-based care with strong physical school partnerships.

The business model is B2C subscription childcare: parents pay hourly rates (publicly listed) on monthly billing, with the Dutch Kinderopvangtoeslag (Childcare Act allowance from the Belastingdienst) reimbursing the majority of fees for eligible families. A second revenue stream is municipal subsidy for VVE-indicated children, who are entitled to 16 hours of subsidized care per week. Direct-to-consumer acquisition is driven by parent inquiries routed through the website, walking tours within five working days, and referral flywheels from eight named primary school partnerships. The Taalakkoord Altena municipal agreement and the Kinderopvang LRK registration underpin eligibility for the public-funding flows that constitute the bulk of unit economics.

Name

Trema Kinderopvang B.V.

Legal name

Trema Kinderopvang B.V.

Website

https://trema.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Trema Kinderopvang B.V. (TremaKids) is a Dutch childcare organization operating 14 locations across Altena and Geertruidenberg municipalities, employing ~140 professionals to provide daycare, preschool, and after-school care for children aged 0-13, funded primarily through parent fees and Dutch childcare allowances.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child Care Services (624410)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Drop-In / Flexible Childcare Centers (EDACAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL), Holiday, Inset-Day & Break Coverage Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAK)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Nieuwendijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Parent Childcare Fees: Parents pay for childcare services. TremaKids charges hourly rates which are publicly listed on their website (tarieven). Half-day care is not offered. Cancellation requires one month's notice.
2. Government Childcare Allowance (Kinderopvangtoeslag): Parents are entitled to childcare allowance from the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst) under the Childcare Act (Wet Kinderopvang). For VVE-indicated children, the first two half-days are covered by municipal subsidy or KOT, with remaining hours fully reimbursed.
3. Municipal Subsidies: Municipal subsidy for VVE (Voor- en Vroegschoolse Educatie) programs. Children with a VVE indication from the consultation bureau are entitled to 16 hours of care per week, with extra hours largely reimbursed by the municipality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Trema Kinderopvang B.V., trading as TremaKids, provides licensed childcare services for children aged 0 to 13 years, including daycare (kinderdagverblijf), preschool (voorschool / VVE), and after-school care (buitenschoolse opvang/BSO). The company operates 14 physical locations across the Altena and Geertruidenberg municipalities in the Netherlands and offers specialized programs such as toddler gyms, beach clubs for older children, and outdoor BSO programs.

Product overview

TremaKids is a mid-sized childcare organization operating 14 locations in the Altena and Geertruidenberg regions of the Netherlands, employing approximately 140 professionals. The core offering consists of Kinderdagverblijf (daycare for children 0-4 years), Voorschool (preschool for ages 2-4), and Buitenschoolse Opvang (BSO, after-school care for ages 4-13). These are supplemented by specialized programs including the KIKI educational method for early childhood development, Sportiheld for sports-based resilience training, and specialized BSO locations: Beachclub 8+ for beach-based activities, 't Honk for children 8+ with workshop and entertainment facilities, and Outdoor BSO 't Knooppunt for daily outdoor activities in all weather. The organization also provides digital services including an Ouderapp (parent portal/app) for family communication. All locations use the DoenKids online activity platform for pedagogical planning and activity inspiration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kinderdagverblijf (Daycare) Full-day licensed daycare (kinderdagverblijf) for children aged 0–4 years, delivered at TremaKids' locations in Altena and Geertruidenberg.
• Voorschool / VVE (Preschool with Early Education) Preschool program for children aged 2–4 years that combines regular preschool activities with VVE (Voor- en Vroegschoolse Educatie) early-education for children with (potential) developmental delays.
• Buitenschoolse Opvang (After-School Care / BSO) After-school care (BSO) for children aged 4–13 years, offered during school weeks, school holidays, and study days at TremaKids locations.
• TremaKids Ouderapp (Parent App) Mobile application for parents enrolled at TremaKids, used for communication, scheduling, photos, and updates about their child.
• KIKI Educational Program Structured early-education program offered within TremaKids' preschool/VWE offering to support early developmental milestones.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children with VVE indication receive 16 hours per week of subsidized care
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DoenKidscoreTechnology or IntegrationDoenKids is TremaKids' fixed partner for activities and programming. The online platform offers thousands of prepared activities linked to developmental areas including motor skills, language, expression, social-emotional learning, and nature experiences. The platform provides inspiration, planning tools, and time savings for pedagogical staff, allowing them to focus on direct child attention.
• SOVAKminorOthersSOVAK is an organization supporting people with disabilities who work in the central kitchen at the Roubosstraat multifunctioneel centrum, assisting with household tasks. This collaboration integrates community participation into the childcare environment.
• NBSScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBSS provides Sportiheld lessons on resilience through sport at TremaKids. Children learn to recognize and set boundaries, build self-confidence through sporting challenges, handle difficult situations positively, and develop teamwork and respect. These are active game forms and exercises that challenge children to feel stronger and more resilient.
• Basisschool De WilgenhoekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBS De Wilgenhoek and TremaKids Hank collaborate for VSO (voor- en naschoolse opvang) and BSO services. Children regularly visit the school, combining outdoor play, discovery, and learning naturally.
• R.K. Basisschool De BolderikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerR.K. Basisschool De Bolderik and TremaKids Hank collaborate for VSO and BSO. Partnership creates a familiar environment for children transitioning from childcare to school.
• Basisschool Het BakencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBasisschool het Baken and TremaKids Richter form the first kindcentrum (children's center) in the Altena municipality from 2025. Children aged 0-13 develop from a shared vision with close collaboration, creating a seamless transition to primary school.
• Ds. Joh. GroenewegenschoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrom August 31, the reformatorische voorschool (Reformed Protestant pre-school) at TremaKids is housed in the ds. Joh. Groenewegenschool. Two pre-school groups operate in the school building, creating a continuous line from 2 to 12 years. Short lines between pedagogical staff and teachers enable good developmental monitoring.
• CBS De HoeksteencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTremaKids voorschool at Kerkverreweide is housed at CBS De Hoeksteen primary school. Close collaboration between teachers and pedagogical staff makes the transition to primary school a small step for children.
• Beachsport Vereniging WerkendamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeachclub 8+ is located at the facilities of Beachsport Vereniging Werkendam. The partnership provides access to beach sports fields and an inspiring outdoor environment for children 8+ at TremaKids Beachclub BSO.
• Gemeente AltenacoreOthersGemeente Altena is a key municipal partner. TremaKids signed the Taalakkoord Altena, committing to strengthen basic skills including language. The municipality also provides subsidies for VVE programs and part of childcare costs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kibeo: One of the largest Dutch childcare organizations operating KDV, BSO and VVE across many regions. Comparable multi-site Dutch childcare model with government-subsidized revenue, though at substantially greater national scale than TremaKids.
• Humankind: Large Dutch childcare and youth services organization offering daycare, BSO and VVE programs. Comparable VVE-eligible subsidized model and school partnership approach, but at significantly greater geographic and operational scale.
• Partou: Major Dutch childcare provider with nursery, preschool and after-school care across multiple regions. Comparable direct-to-consumer childcare offering with similar reliance on Kinderopvangtoeslag, but operates nationally rather than locally.

Direct peers

• BLOS Kinderopvang: Dutch regional childcare chain offering daycare, preschool and BSO with multiple specialized concepts (including outdoor/nature-focused locations). Closely comparable multi-site, multi-concept Dutch childcare operator with similar KDV/BSO/Voorschool product mix.
• KION Kinderopvang: Dutch children's centers providing integrated KDV, BSO and VVE programs with strong school partnerships. Comparable kindcentrum-style integrated offering and reliance on Dutch government childcare allowance frameworks.
• Kinderopvang De Beren: Dutch childcare chain with daycare, preschool and BSO locations across multiple regions. Comparable multi-site direct-to-consumer Dutch childcare model with similar LRK-registered, government-subsidized revenue structure.
• Smallsteps Kinderopvang: Multi-site Dutch childcare provider offering KDV, BSO and VVE services. Comparable regional childcare operator with similar product structure and parent-facing digital tools, though typically larger in scale.

Regional players

• KinderRijk: Amsterdam-area Dutch childcare organization providing KDV, BSO and VVE with strong municipal and school partnerships. Comparable VVE-certified, school-integrated childcare model, though operating in a different (urban) geography.

Others

• DoenKids: TremaKids' fixed technology partner providing the online activity programming platform used across all locations. Comparable as an enabling technology/infrastructure partner for the Dutch childcare sector rather than a direct competitor.
• SOVAK: Dutch organization supporting people with disabilities, partnered with TremaKids at the Roubosstraat multifunctioneel centrum. Adjacent social/community partner relevant to integrated kindcentrum operating models rather than a direct childcare competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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