What UN1EK onderwijs en opvang does

UN1EK onderwijs en opvang (legal entity: Stichting UN1EK) is a Dutch nonprofit foundation established in 2014 and headquartered in Vlaardingen, Netherlands. It operates an integrated childcare and primary education model — the Integraal Kindcentrum (IKC) — that combines full-day childcare (hele dag opvang), toddler care (peuteropvang), out-of-school care (BSO/buitenschoolse opvang), and primary education (basisonderwijs), plus one special primary education location (SBO De Parasol), under a single roof in each neighborhood location. The foundation serves approximately 10,000 children aged 0-13 across more than 20 locations in Vlaardingen, Maassluis, and Schiedam, with over 1,000 employees, and structures operations through wholly-owned subsidiaries including Stichting UN1EK opvang en opvoeding, UN1EK opvang en opvoeding Holding, UN1EK kinderopvang, and UN1EK onderwijs.

The business model is dual-revenue: primary education is publicly funded through Dutch government per-student allocations with no tuition charged to parents, while childcare services are priced via annually published Opvangpakketten en Tarieven (2026 edition) and are partially subsidized for parents through the Kinderopvangtoeslag allowance administered by the Belastingdienst. Pricing is set in collaboration with the municipalities of Vlaardingen, Maassluis, and Schiedam, each of which has its own parent contribution tables. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via neighborhood IKCs and the online Kindplanner enrollment portal, supplemented by a central Bestuursbureau handling customer service, HRM, finance, ICT, communications, and pedagogy.

Supporting infrastructure includes the UN1EK Academie for staff development, a Flexpool Kinderopvang for flexible staffing, the recently launched UN1EK Kinderfonds (ANBI status) for equal-opportunity programming, and a new OuderApp rolled out in March 2026. UN1EK holds operational partnerships with multiple Dutch MBO and HBO educational institutions for trainee pipelines, participates in the regional Onderwijsregio with peer school boards to address teacher shortages, and sources ICT through cooperative KIEN. The organization's stated strategic emphasis is on being a pioneer and innovator in IKC development in the Rotterdam-The Hague metropolitan region, with each IKC maintaining a distinctive profile while sharing a common doorgaande ontwikkellijn (continuous developmental pathway) for children.

Name

UN1EK onderwijs en opvang

Legal name

Stichting UN1EK

Website

https://un1ek.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

UN1EK onderwijs en opvang is a Dutch nonprofit foundation operating more than 20 integrated childcare and primary education centers (IKCs) for approximately 10,000 children aged 0-13 in Vlaardingen, Maassluis, and Schiedam, with publicly funded education and parent-paid childcare partially subsidized by the Dutch government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare and Primary Education Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Inclusive Infant & Toddler Care (Special Needs / IFSP-Aligned) (EDACAGAI)

Keywords

• Integrated childcare education
• Primary school services
• Toddler daycare
• After-school care
• Special primary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Vlaardingen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Childcare fees: UN1EK provides full-day childcare, toddler care, and out-of-school care (BSO) services. Parents pay childcare fees according to UN1EK's published Opvangpakketten en Tarieven 2026. Parents can apply for Kinderopvangtoeslag (childcare allowance) from the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst).
2. Primary education (basisonderwijs): UN1EK operates primary schools (basisonderwijs) as part of its IKC model. Education in the Netherlands is publicly funded through the government, with schools receiving direct funding per student enrolled.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UN1EK onderwijs en opvang operates more than 20 Integrale Kindcentra (IKCs) in Vlaardingen, Maassluis, and Schiedam, combining full-day childcare (hele dag opvang), toddler care (peuteropvang), out-of-school care (BSO), and primary education (basisonderwijs) under one roof for children aged 0-13. It also operates SBO De Parasol for special primary education, vakantieopvang during school holidays, and supports staff development via the UN1EK Academie and equal-opportunity initiatives via the UN1EK Kinderfonds.

Product overview

UN1EK Onderwijs en Opvang operates as an integrated children's services organization offering childcare and primary education through more than 20 locations in Vlaardingen, Maassluis, and Schiedam. The organization operates Integraal Kindcentra (IKCs) where full-day childcare (hele dag opvang), toddler care (peuteropvang), primary education (basisonderwijs), and after-school care (BSO) are combined under one roof. UN1EK also maintains one special primary education location (SBO De Parasol). Supporting services include the UN1EK Academie for staff professional development, a Kinderfonds for child welfare initiatives, flexpool staffing services, and digital parent services including the OuderApp. The organization serves approximately 10,000 children aged 0-13 with over 1,000 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hele dag opvang (Full-day childcare) Full-day childcare services for children from infancy through early childhood, provided at UN1EK IKC locations.
• Peuteropvang (Toddler care) Childcare and early education services for toddlers aged 2-4 years, often integrated with VVE (pre-school early education) programs.
• Buitenschoolse opvang (BSO / After-school care) Before- and after-school childcare services for children aged 4-13, including vacation programs and flexible day care.
• Basisonderwijs (Primary education) Primary school education for children in groups 1-8, integrated with childcare services in IKC locations.
• SBO De Parasol (Special Primary Education) Special basic education (SBO) for children requiring additional support, providing meaningful education and equal opportunities to learn and develop.
• Integraal Kindcentrum (IKC) Integrated facilities combining childcare and primary education under one roof, offering a continuous developmental line for children aged 0-13 years.
• Vakantieopvang (Vacation childcare) Childcare services during school holidays with sports, active, cultural, and creative activities and excursions for children aged 4-13.
• Voor- en Vroegschoolse Educatie (VVE) Pre-school and early school education programs stimulating development and competencies in children including speech and language, cognitive, social-emotional, and motor development.
• UN1EK Academie Internal training academy offering professional development, courses, and workshops for UN1EK staff.
• UN1EK Kinderfonds Fund providing equal opportunities for all children by organizing UN1EK Kinderdagen and supporting children through funding necessary materials or financial assistance. ANBI-registered.
• Flexpool Kinderopvang Flexible staffing pool for childcare providing temporary and flexible workers to various UN1EK locations and groups.
• Peuteropvang Plus An enhanced toddler care program offered at UN1EK IKC locations, led by dedicated pedagogical professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• IKC VanKampen received the 'Excellente school' (Excellent School) predicaat in 2021, granted based on the school's cluster-based teaching model with subject specialists and child ownership of learning.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• KomKids (Berlin exchange)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN1EK collaborates with KomKids for a staff and student exchange program with Berlin, providing international professional development opportunities for UN1EK employees.
• Albeda CollegecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAlbeda College is the MBO-level educational partner for UN1EK, providing student placements for the onderwijsassistent (teaching assistant) program. Students complete internships at UN1EK IKC locations.
• Zadkine CollegecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerZadkine College is an MBO-level educational partner for UN1EK, providing student placements for the onderwijsassistent (teaching assistant) program at UN1EK IKC locations.
• Avans PluscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAvans Plus provides the MBO+ opleiding tot leerkrachtondersteuner (teacher support professional) program for UN1EK employees. UN1EK staff can study and grow into teaching support roles through this partnership.
• InHolland PabocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInHolland Pabo is the HBO-level teacher training partner for UN1EK. PABO students complete internships at UN1EK IKC locations and may be hired as teachers upon graduation.
• Hogeschool RotterdamcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHogeschool Rotterdam is an HBO-level educational partner for PABO student placements at UN1EK IKC locations.
• Onderwijsregio (PO school boards: Primo, Wijzer, SIKO, UN1EK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN1EK participates in the Onderwijsregio network together with other primary education school boards in the region (Primo, Wijzer, SIKO) to jointly address teacher shortages and develop the regional labor market for education.
• ICT-coöperatie KIENcoreTechnology or IntegrationUN1EK joined ICT-coöperatie KIEN to gain access to modern, safe, and future-proof ICT services for its educational and administrative operations.
• KindplannercoreTechnology or IntegrationKindplanner is UN1EK's placement and enrollment management system. UN1EK has a data processing agreement (verwerkersovereenkomst) with Kindplanner, which is AVG-compliant. The platform is used for online child enrollment and the parent portal/app.
• Excelsior MaassluisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIKC De Groene Hoek has an external BSO location at Excelsior Maassluis, providing children access to sports facilities and daily active movement programs as part of the IKC's sports-oriented profile.
• CKC MaassluisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIKC De Groene Hoek has an external BSO location at CKC Maassluis, offering sports and movement activities for children as part of the IKC's sports and active lifestyle program.
• Centrum Vertrouwenspersonen PluscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN1EK works with Centrum Vertrouwenspersonen Plus for independent and confidential trust services related to complaints of bullying, unwanted conduct, aggression, and other misconduct in education and childcare.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Partou: National Dutch childcare chain offering daycare, BSO, and toddler care at hundreds of locations. Broader, more commercially-oriented incumbent serving the same Dutch childcare services demand as UN1EK.
• Humankind: One of the largest Dutch integrated childcare and education nonprofits, formed through mergers of regional organizations; operates nationally across hundreds of locations. Like-for-like integrated care-and-education model at significantly greater scale than UN1EK.

Direct peers

• Stichting BOOR: Public primary education foundation in the Rotterdam region (Bestuur Openbaar Onderwijs Rotterdam). Directly comparable operating model for UN1EK's basisonderwijs locations, in the same metropolitan area as Rijnmond.
• KIND&Co: Regional Dutch integrated IKC provider in the Brabant area combining childcare and primary education under one roof. Like-for-like integrated IKC service delivery model and nonprofit orientation similar to UN1EK.
• Blosse: Regional Dutch nonprofit operating an integrated IKC (childcare + primary education) model in the Haarlem/IJmond area. Structurally comparable to UN1EK in combining multiple Integraal Kindcentra under a single stichting governance model.
• Fluxus Kinderopvang en Onderwijs: Integrated education and childcare provider in the Limburg region operating Integraal Kindcentra. Direct comparable for the integrated IKC delivery model and municipal-level footprint strategy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UN1EK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/un1ek-onderwijs-en-opvang
• Instagraminstagram.com/UN1EK.nl

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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