A Tes Cotes

What A Tes Cotes does

A Tes Côtes is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) headquartered at 50 rue du Jeu de Mail, Dunkerque, that delivers community-based social services across two activity poles: Petite Enfance (early childhood, 0–3 years) and Vie de Quartier (neighborhood life for children 3–11, youth 11–25, adults, families, and seniors). It operates 21 facilities — 13 Maisons de quartier, 1 Maison de Village in Mardyck, 6 collective crèches, 1 family childcare service (Les Maisonnées), and 3 halte-garderies — coordinated through a single-window early-childhood intake service (SAJE). The organization serves 4,000+ member families and reaches 20,000+ inhabitants annually with 300+ permanent employees plus seasonal contracts and 280+ volunteers.

The service portfolio is unified by a neighborhood-house platform architecture: each maison provides co-located childcare, leisure, family support, digital-inclusion, and community programming, with shared back-office and a Family Portal (Espace Famille, hosted on espacefamille.aiga.fr) handling enrollment and administration. Technical components include Poplab digital literacy workshops, in-house digital access terminals (Ameli, Impôts, CAF, Pôle emploi, Pronote), computer stations and 3D printers, and standard enterprise tooling (Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Genially, Google reCAPTCHA). No proprietary AI/ML capability exists; 'digital transition' is positioned as a service to citizens rather than an internal capability.

Revenue is overwhelmingly institutional: public funding from Ville de Dunkerque, CAF, CARSAT, Conseil Départemental du Nord, Région Hauts de France, DRAJES, and the European Union, supplemented by means-tested childcare fees (11 tariff levels keyed to CAF family quotient), a €45 association membership, and tax-deductible donations. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through the physical neighborhood-house network, with marketing via Facebook, LinkedIn, newsletters, printed brochures, and community events. Geographic reach is concentrated in Dunkerque and Mardyck within the Flandre Maritime territory.

Name

A Tes Cotes

Legal name

A Tes Côtés

Website

https://atescotes.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Short description

A Tes Côtes is a Dunkerque-based French non-profit association operating 13 neighborhood houses, 6 crèches, and family/youth services that reach 20,000+ residents annually across early childhood, leisure, and community programs, funded primarily by municipal, regional, and European public partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (6244), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDACALAH

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services

Education/Early Childhood Education/Parent Education & Family Engagement Programs

SECONDARYHSAAAGAA

Parent’s Helper (Non-Infant) & Child Supervision

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/Mother’s Helper & In-Home Child Supervision

SECONDARYEDALANAH

Dependent & Family Support Services (spouse/partner, children, family resources)

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/International Student Services & Immigration Support

Keywords

• Community social services
• Early childhood education
• Neighborhood community centers
• Youth leisure programs
• Digital inclusion services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dunkerque

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public funding and subsidies: Primary revenue source from municipal (Ville de Dunkerque), departmental (Conseil Départemental du Nord), regional (Région Hauts de France), national (DRAJES/Etat), and European public subsidies, as well as CAF and CARSAT financing.
2. Membership fees: Free membership for individuals; paid membership for associations (45 euros as of January 1, 2023). Membership provides access to paid activities including childcare, leisure centers, and adult leisure activities.
3. Donations and legacies: Tax-deductible donations (66% tax deduction for individuals) from the public, accepted under the association's general interest status. Donations serve as co-financing for community actions.
4. Childcare fees: Family quotient-based tariffs for childcare and leisure center services, with 11 pricing levels based on CAF family quotient.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

A Tes Côtes is a French non-profit association that operates a network of 13 neighborhood houses, 1 village house, 6 collective crèches, 1 family childcare service, 3 drop-in childcare centers, and leisure centers across the Dunkerque territory. The organization delivers two main service poles: Petite Enfance (early childhood care and education for ages 0-3) and Vie de Quartier (neighborhood life programs for children, youth, adults, families, and seniors). Services are funded primarily through public subsidies and delivered free or at means-tested tariffs based on the CAF family quotient.

Product overview

A Tes Côtés is a social services association (formerly ADUGES) operating a comprehensive network of community and childcare services in Dunkerque, France. The organization delivers two main activity poles: Early Childhood (Petite Enfance) and Neighborhood Life (Vie de Quartier) across 21 facilities. The Early Childhood pole includes 6 collective crèches, 1 family childcare (Crèche Familiale Les Maisonnées), and 3 halte-garderies managed through a unified intake service (SAJE). The Neighborhood Life pole encompasses 13 Maisons de quartier and 1 Maison de village offering community programs for children, youth, adults, families, and seniors including leisure centers, parental support, digital inclusion, and community events. The portfolio is unified by shared values of popular education, social animation, and participatory democracy, with facilities interconnected through shared spaces and coordinated programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maisons de quartier (Neighborhood Houses) Network of 13 community social centers plus 1 village house providing family support, youth programs, senior activities, parental guidance, digital inclusion, and community events across all districts of Dunkerque and Mardyck.
• Service d'Accueil du Jeune Enfant (SAJE) Single-window service guiding parents in search of childcare solutions, managing demand across all early childhood facilities through unified intake procedures.
• Collective crèches (6 facilities: Banc Vert, Jeu de Mail, Soubise, Grand Large, Glacis, Tente Verte) Network of 6 collective childcare facilities across Dunkerque with capacities ranging from 18 to 55 places, offering early childhood care with locally sourced meals and themed activity spaces.
• Crèche Familiale Les Maisonnées Family childcare service with 45 places, grouping licensed childminders who care for children at home while participating in weekly group activities at neighborhood houses.
• Halte-garderies (3 drop-in childcare centers: Pasteur, Basse Ville, Rosendaël Centre) Network of 3 occasional childcare facilities offering flexible drop-in care with capacities of 15 places each, including options for lunch service and bridge programs with nursery schools and leisure centers.
• Accueil de Loisirs Enfants (Leisure centers for children 3-11) After-school leisure centers (mercredis) and holiday programs for school-aged children 3-11, including citizenship, cultural, sporting, and community project activities.
• Accueil de Loisirs Jeunesse et Quartier Jeunes (Youth leisure and neighborhood spaces for ages 11-25) Youth leisure centers and neighborhood youth spaces for ages 11-25, offering activities, project support, civic engagement, information and guidance for jobs, internships, and administrative procedures.
• Activités Adultes, Familles et Séniors Programs including leisure activities, parent-child workshops, parental support groups, family outings, family vacation planning with financial assistance, digital access services, and rights navigation support for adults, families, and seniors.
• Poplab - Numérique et inclusion digitale Digital inclusion services including digital access terminals, computer/tablet access, 3D printer access, free WiFi, and digital pathway programs supporting citizens with administrative procedures online.
• Centres Sociaux Acteurs des Transitions Interdepartmental project positioning social centers as key players in digital and ecological transitions, covering themes including reuse, sustainable food, media education, circular economy, AI, and ethical digital practices.
• Dans ma cabane (Parent-child space) Parent-child space for children under 6 and their parents, located at Maison de quartier des Glacis. Free admission, no registration required, open Tuesday to Friday mornings.
• Maison de Village de Mardyck Social life establishment (EVS) serving the isolated commune of Mardyck, focused on maintaining social bonds and welcoming isolated individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,000 inhabitants reached annually through 21 establishments across Dunkerque
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Ville de Dunkerque (City of Dunkerque)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary political and financial partner. The city owns and provides infrastructure for neighborhood houses and supports operational funding. Works with A Tes Cotes on local development and community projects.
• CUD - Communauté Urbaine de DunkerquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban community authority providing strategic and financial support. Co-finances neighborhood projects including eco-district initiatives and local development programs.
• AndyviecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-project lead for the 'Centres Sociaux Acteurs des Transitions' project in Flandre Maritime, focusing on digital and ecological transitions across social centers.
• Fédération Nationale des Centres SociauxcoreOthersNational federation of social centers to which all 13 neighborhood houses and the village house are affiliated, providing network support and representation.
• Fédération des Centres Sociaux du Nord – Pas de CalaiscoreOthersRegional federation of social centers for the Nord-Pas de Calais region, providing network support and resources to member centers.
• ELISFAcoreOthersEmployer union of the 'acteurs du lien social et familial' (ALISFA) branch. A Tes Cotes is a member and represented at the National Bureau.
• ACEPP (Association des Collectifs Enfants, Parents, Professionnels)secondaryOthersAssociation of children, parents, and professionals networks. Early childhood structures of A Tes Cotes are members, supporting best practices in childcare.
• Espace Santé du LittoralsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal health space partner collaborating on health-related community programs and initiatives.
• Entreprendre EnsemblesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner for economic and social inclusion initiatives, collaborating on community development projects.
• CCAS de DunkerquesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunal Centre for Social Action of Dunkerque, working on shared social initiatives and community support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Croix-Rouge Française (French Red Cross): France's largest humanitarian nonprofit, delivering multi-service social support including family aid, childcare, elderly programs, and community integration across local delegations. Comparable to A Tes Côtes as a publicly-funded, multi-segment French social services association with national reach.
• Emmaüs France: National federation of community-based social inclusion organizations providing housing, reintegration, and family support. Comparable as a French nonprofit social services network reliant on public funding, volunteer engagement, and multi-site community presence.
• Les Petits Frères des Pauvres: French nonprofit providing accompaniment and community programs for isolated elderly and vulnerable populations, with reliance on public funding and volunteer networks. Comparable to A Tes Côtes' senior and intergenerational offerings and volunteer-driven service model.
• ATD Quart Monde: French anti-poverty organization running family inclusion, youth programs, and community-based projects targeting disadvantaged populations. Comparable operating model combining community centers, family services, and public-private partnerships.
• Secours Catholique (Caritas France): French Catholic social services network operating local teams that deliver family support, digital and administrative inclusion, and community programs for vulnerable populations. Closely comparable to A Tes Côtes in scope, public co-funding model, and grassroots local presence.
• YMCA France: French arm of the global YMCA network operating community centers with youth, family, and inclusion programs. Comparable community-center business model combining childcare, leisure activities, and family support anchored in local neighborhoods.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Largest US youth-development nonprofit operating a national network of community centers delivering after-school, childcare, and family programs. Comparable community-center operating model and youth services scope, though at vastly greater national scale.
• United Way Worldwide: Global network coordinating community fundraising and distributing funds to local social services partners. Comparable as a multi-segment community services coordinator reliant on public-private co-funding, though structurally a fund distributor rather than direct operator.
• Fédération Nationale des Centres Sociaux: National umbrella body of which A Tes Côtes' neighborhood houses are members. Comparable as the sector-defining federation for the French centres sociaux model, but operates as an advocacy/representation body rather than as a direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/adugesdk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aduges

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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