Stichting Christelijke Kindcentra Drenthe

What Stichting Christelijke Kindcentra Drenthe does

Stichting Christelijke Kindcentra Drenthe (CKC Drenthe) is a Dutch non-profit educational foundation headquartered in Assen that delivers Christian primary education (basisonderwijs) and childcare (kinderopvang) through a network of 30 integrated child centres (kindcentra) spanning six municipalities in Drenthe province: Assen, Aa en Hunze, Borger-Odoorn, Tynaarlo, Noordenveld, and Midden-Drenthe. The organization provides a continuous developmental pathway for children aged 0–13, combining basisonderwijs with day care (KDV), preschool (peuteropvang), before- and after-school care (BSO/VOBS), and specialized programmes such as Dalton education at select locations and the Leonardo/UnIQ high-ability programme at Kindcentrum De Kloostertuin. Of the 30 kindcentra, 21 deliver both education and childcare directly under CKC's own umbrella; the remaining seven rely on partner organizations to deliver integrated services.

CKC Drenthe was formed through the 2017 merger of COG Drenthe and CONOD, with operational roots tracing to the first Christian primary school in Drenthe in 1860. The organization employs nearly 800 staff across its 30 kindcentra and a central support bureau (bestuursbureau) in Assen, and is overseen by a Raad van Toezicht (six members). Primary education revenue comes from the Dutch Ministry of Education on a per-pupil basis, while childcare revenue comprises parental contributions supplemented by government childcare allowances (kinderopvangtoeslag), with rates calculated via an online rate calculator. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via on-site guided tours, the ckcdrenthe.nl website, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), and a quarterly CKC in BEELD magazine; the organization also holds regional partnerships with municipalities (Assen, Borger-Odoorn, Midden-Drenthe), the Gelijke Kansen Alliantie, Jeugdhulp Midden-Drenthe, Primenius (mutual quality audits), the Passend Onderwijs collaboration network, and Techkwadraat (a three-year technology-education programme). Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Stichting Christelijke Kindcentra Drenthe

Legal name

Stichting Christelijke Kindcentra Drenthe

Website

https://ckcdrenthe.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CKC Drenthe is a Dutch non-profit foundation operating 30 integrated kindcentra across six Drenthe municipalities, providing Christian primary education and childcare for children aged 0–13. It employs nearly 800 staff and is funded by the Ministry of Education and regulated parental childcare contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education and Integrated Childcare Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Christian primary education
• Integrated childcare services
• Basisonderwijs en kinderopvang
• Kindcentra day care
• Before and after school care

Headquarters

HQ city

Assen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-funded primary education: Primary education is funded through government (wet-/regelgeving), with revenues derived from the Dutch Ministry of Education based on pupil numbers.
2. Childcare fees and government subsidies: Childcare revenues come from parental contributions supplemented by government childcare allowances (kinderopvangtoeslag). Parents pay a regulated parental contribution; the government reimburses a portion based on income. Fees are calculated using a rate calculator on the website.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

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Core offering

CKC Drenthe provides Christian primary education (basisonderwijs) and childcare (kinderopvang) for children aged 0-13 years through a network of 30 integrated kindcentra across 6 municipalities in the Drenthe province of the Netherlands. Services include day care (KDV), toddler/preschool care (peuteropvang), and before- and after-school care (VOBS/BSO), delivered with a continuous developmental pathway under a Christian identity. Primary education is free to parents and funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, while childcare is income-dependent with government subsidy (kinderopvangtoeslag).

Product overview

CKC Drenthe operates 30 integrated child centers in Drenthe province (Assen, Aa en Hunze, Borger-Odoorn, Tynaarlo, Noordenveld, and Midden-Drenthe) that combine Christian primary education with childcare services. The organization offers a continuous developmental pathway for children from 0 to 13 years. Core offerings include primary education (basisonderwijs), day care (kinderdagverblijf/KDV), preschool (peuteropvang), and afterschool care (BSO). Specialized programs include Dalton education at select locations, Leonardo/UnIQ high-ability programs at De Kloostertuin, and Makerspace Assen for science and technology education. The organization emphasizes integral collaboration between education and childcare with the slogan 'Oog voor iedereen' (Eye for everyone).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CKC Drenthe Primary Education (Basisonderwijs) Christian primary education (basisonderwijs) for children from early childhood through grade 8, delivered at 30 kindcentra across 6 municipalities in the Drenthe province under an open Christian identity. Fully government-funded and free for parents.
• CKC Drenthe Childcare (Kinderopvang) Childcare services including day care (kinderdagverblijf / KDV), toddler and preschool care (peuteropvang), before-school care (VOBS), and after-school care (BSO) for children aged 0-13, integrated with primary education at CKC Drenthe's child centers. Fees are income-dependent and supplemented by the Dutch government childcare allowance (kinderopvangtoeslag).
• Integrated Child Centers (Kindcentra) A network of 30 kindcentra combining Christian primary education and childcare under one roof, offering one continuous developmental pathway for children aged 0-13. Each center maintains its own character while sharing the ambition of providing a safe, values-based environment with the slogan 'Oog voor iedereen' (Eye for everyone). 21 of the 30 centers offer both education and childcare directly.
• Leonardo and UnIQ Programs (High-Ability Education) Specialized full-time education programs for high-ability children at Kindcentrum De Kloostertuin, offering tailored curricula for gifted students alongside CKC Drenthe's regular primary education offering.
• Makerspace Assen An initiative by CKC Drenthe to expose children to science and technology through project-based learning, developing 21st-century skills including creativity, collaboration, and digital literacy. Operated in partnership with the municipality of Assen.
• Dalton Education at CKC Drenthe Dalton pedagogy implemented at specific child centers, including 't Kompas in Gasselternijveen and Jonglaren in Zuidlaren, emphasizing autonomy, cooperation, and personal responsibility in learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Inspectie van het Onderwijs delivered a positive governance assessment (november 2024)
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Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Jeugdhulp Midden-Drenthe partnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2025Six organizations from education, healthcare, welfare, and the municipality of Midden-Drenthe have signed a joint vision for youth support, committing to a shared approach that provides accessible, timely, and community-embedded support for children, youth, and families. The initiative includes 'Hulp Op School' (HOS), collaboration with GPs, and preventive support.
• PrimeniuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2025CKC Drenthe and Primenius have entered into a mutual quality improvement partnership, conducting joint audits of each other's locations. Specially trained staff visit each other's kindcentra to identify strengths and improvement areas, sharing knowledge to enhance quality across both organizations. The cooperation is exploratory for the 2025-2026 school year with potential for a sustainable long-term partnership.
• Techkwadraat Regio Noord- en Midden-DrenthemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2025Techkwadraat Regio Noord- en Midden-Drenthe, led by CKC Drenthe, brings together schools, businesses, and societal organizations to build innovative technology education. The initiative was approved for a three-year school programme, creating a rich learning ecosystem connecting primary education with secondary education and the labour market.
• Gelijke Kansen Alliantie (GKA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2025CKC Drenthe is a signatory of the Gelijke Kansen Alliantie (Equal Opportunities Alliance) in the municipality of Aa en Hunze, working with the Schakelteam (a local coalition of Attenta, Impuls Aa en Hunze, Stichting PrimAH, NassauVincent, and all childcare organizations) to ensure equal developmental opportunities for all children in the region.
• Gemeente AssencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Assen is a key local government partner, supporting initiatives such as Makerspace Assen (science and technology education for children) and the joint response to refugee/emergency housing needs (e.g., COA and Expohal emergency education for 30 children from the noodopvang).
• Passend Onderwijs Drenthe – Samenwerkingsverband Noord- en Midden-DrenthecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCKC Drenthe participates in the regional 'Passend Onderwijs' (special education needs) network, collaborating with five specialized schools in Assen (De Aventurijn/RENN4, De Boei, De Meander, WA van Liefland, Tine Marcus) to ensure no child is left without a suitable educational placement.
• Gemeente Borger-OdoornminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the municipality of Borger-Odoorn on childcare expansion (new groups at School59 in Nieuw-Buinen and Rehoboth in Valthermond in 2020), and joint planning for a multifunctioneel centrum (MFC) with OBS School75 in Nieuw-Buinen.
• Gemeente Midden-DrentheminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint planning with the municipality of Midden-Drenthe for new-build facilities for Kindcentrum Beatrix and IKC G.A. de Ridder in the Stroomdalgebied in Beilen.
• Hulp Op en Om School (HOS) partnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOS (Hulp Op en Om School / Help In and Around School) is a joint initiative involving schools, welfare organizations, healthcare providers, and the municipality, placing a family coach at schools to bridge the gap between education and support services. The project was visited by parliamentarians from The Hague at Kindcentrum Beatrix.
• RTV DrentheminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRTV Drenthe has partnered with CKC Drenthe for community campaigns such as the 'Normen en waarden zijn tijdloos' (Values campaign) and donated 150 footballs to CKC kindcentra during the COVID-19 pandemic. RTV Drenthe also covered the Kika Korte Broeken fundraising events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Penta Nova: Penta Nova is a Dutch primary education foundation operating multiple Catholic schools, comparable to CKC Drenthe as a multi-site non-profit primary school authority running basisonderwijs across a regional network, though without the integrated childcare component at CKC's scale.
• Partou: Partou is a major Dutch national childcare organization with hundreds of locations, comparable to CKC Drenthe's childcare (kinderopvang) operations as a multi-site provider serving families across regions; Partou lacks the integrated basisonderwijs offering that distinguishes CKC.
• SPO Utrecht: SPO Utrecht is the primary education foundation for the Utrecht region, comparable to CKC Drenthe as a non-profit school authority running a regional network of basisonderwijs schools with comparable governance, funding, and oversight structures.
• Humankind: Humankind is one of the largest childcare organizations in the Netherlands, comparable to CKC Drenthe's childcare operations as a multi-site kinderopvang operator; Humankind operates at significantly larger scale and without CKC's integrated primary education component.
• Stichting BOOR: Stichting BOOR is a large Rotterdam-based school authority operating primary education across many locations, comparable to CKC Drenthe as a multi-site non-profit primary education foundation, though at significantly larger scale and in an urban context.
• NUOVO Scholengroep: NUOVO Scholengroep is a Dutch primary education foundation comparable to CKC Drenthe in operating a multi-location non-profit school authority providing basisonderwijs with related youth support services across a Dutch province.

Direct peers

• Stichting PrimAH: Stichting PrimAH is a primary education foundation serving the Drenthe region, directly comparable to CKC Drenthe as a regional non-profit school authority; both are signatories of the Gelijke Kansen Alliantie in Aa en Hunze and operate within the same municipalities.
• Attenta: Attenta is a regional childcare (kinderopvang) provider in the Drenthe area and a Gelijke Kansen Alliantie partner with CKC Drenthe; both organizations serve overlapping families in the same municipalities with comparable childcare and toddler care services.
• Primenius: Primenius is a Dutch Christian primary education foundation operating multiple schools, comparable to CKC Drenthe as both run faith-based basisonderwijs networks; CKC and Primenius are also mutual quality audit partners, indicating highly similar operating models and scale.

Regional players

• Kinderwoud: Kinderwoud is a regional integrated childcare and education organization serving the Friesland province, structurally comparable to CKC Drenthe's kindcentrum model combining primary education and childcare under one organizational umbrella, though operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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