MTÜ Laste Päevakeskus «Lad»

What MTÜ Laste Päevakeskus «Lad» does

MTÜ Laste Päevakeskus «Lad» is a non-profit social services organization (mittetulundusühing) registered in Estonia in 1999 and operating since 1996 in Narva, where it provides daytime care and support services to individuals with severe and profound intellectual and physical disabilities. Its core service portfolio covers seven integrated offerings: day care (Услуга дневного ухода) for children aged 7–18 educated under simplified state programs (toimetuleku õppekava, hooldus õppekava); nanny services; support person services (Услуга опорного лица) for children with severe or profound disabilities enrolled in the STAR program; personal assistant services for adults living independently; daily life support (Поддержка каждодневной жизни) for adults aged 18+ with severe mental disorders; transportation; and subsidized meals (breakfast €0.80, lunch €1.53) supplied by OÜ Mann Grupp. The organization operates from a single renovated facility at Hariduse 2, Narva, and is part of a recognized European network of day centers for people with severe disabilities.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is entirely human-led and operates Monday–Friday from 7:00 to 17:00 (or 18:00). Its go-to-market is government-referral-led: clients access services through formal applications to the Social Insurance Department (Sotsiaalkindlustusamet), and the center has a formalized partnership with MTÜ Puuetega Laste Tugikodu Päikesekiir under government procurement reference 188638. Revenue is derived from two streams: government social service contracts (via Sotsiaalkindlustusamet and municipal budgets) and grants from the European Social Fund, Hasartmängumaksu Nõukogu (Gambling Tax Council), EAS, INNOVE, and Narva city — over 20 funded projects documented from 2005–2025. The staff team of approximately 7 includes an Acting Director, employment managers, educators, a music teacher, and a teacher's assistant, with governance provided by a board chaired by a supervisory council.

The business model is fundamentally that of a contract-driven social services non-profit: revenue is contingent on continued state and EU funding allocations rather than commercial fees, and customer concentration risk is correspondingly high given reliance on a small number of commissioning bodies. Service differentiators include 20+ years of continuous operation, deep community ties through the Disabled Association 'Eeänar' and the Children's Fund, and a comprehensive service bundle covering the full care continuum from childhood through adulthood. Strategic activity is focused on sustaining grant capture and extending community programming, exemplified by the 2024 Südamele lähedam project supported by the Narva Department of Culture and Education.

Name

MTÜ Laste Päevakeskus «Lad»

Legal name

MTÜ Laste Päevakeskus «Lad»

Website

https://mtulad.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MTÜ Laste Päevakeskus «Lad» is a Narva-based Estonian non-profit social services organization providing day care, support person, personal assistant, transportation, and daily life support services for children and adults with severe and profound intellectual and physical disabilities, funded primarily through government contracts and EU/state grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Care Services for People with Disabilities

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGALAM

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

SECONDARYHLADAIAI

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Adult Day Health Care & Senior Day Care

SECONDARYHSAAAIAC

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/Special Needs & Inclusive Childcare Services

Keywords

• Disability day care services
• Social care institution
• Support person services
• Personal assistant services
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Narva

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government social service contracts: The organization operates as a non-profit receiving government funding and contracts for social care services, including support person services, daily care, and personal assistance funded through the Social Insurance Department (Sotsiaalkindlustusamet) and municipal budgets.
2. EU and state grant funding: Multiple projects funded by European Social Fund, Hasartmängumaksu Nõukogu (Gambling Tax Council), and local government grants covering operational costs, staff training, facility improvements, and program development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

MTÜ Laste Päevakeskus «Lad» is a non-profit social care institution in Narva, Estonia that delivers a coordinated portfolio of disability services for children and adults with severe and profound intellectual disabilities (and associated physical impairments). Its core offerings include day care for children aged 7–18 following simplified state programs (toimetuleku õppekava, hooldus õppekava), nanny services, support person services, personal assistant services for independently living adults, daily life support programs for adults with severe mental disorders, transportation, and subsidized meal services. Funding flows through government contracts, EU grants, and municipal budgets, with formal commissioning by the Estonian Social Insurance Department.

Product overview

MTÜ Laste Päevakeskus «Lad» is a non-profit social services institution providing a coordinated portfolio of seven integrated services for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in Narva, Estonia. The core offerings include day care services for children aged 7-18 with special needs, nanny services, support person services for children, personal assistant services for independent living adults, daily life support programs, transportation, and nutrition services. These services work together as a comprehensive support system covering the full spectrum of care from childhood through adulthood, enabling social integration, skill development, and independent living.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Day Care Service (Услуга дневного ухода) Day care service provided to children aged 7–18 whose education follows a simplified Estonian state program (toimetuleku õppekava, hooldus õppekava). The service offers supportive daily activities for children with severe or profound intellectual disabilities and physical health impairments, delivered at the center's facility in Narva.
• Nanny Service (Услуга няни) Support service for parents' work, education, and other needs, during which the service provider ensures child care, development, and safety. Includes feeding, bathing, diaper changing, and activities promoting child development for families of children with disabilities.
• Support Person Service (Услуга опорного лица) Service aimed at supporting a child's development potential and assisting with daily needs. Helps prevent social exclusion, ensures equal opportunities with peers, and reduces parental burden to enable parents to participate in the labor market. Targeted at children and teenagers up to age 18 with certified severe or profound disabilities enrolled in the STAR program.
• Personal Assistant Service (Услуга личного помощника) Service provided to individuals with severe and profound disabilities living independently. Assists with mobility and daily needs, enabling active and full life including education, participation in interest groups, and other activities outside the home. Delivered at clients' homes, in educational institutions, or other community settings as needed.
• Daily Life Support (Поддержка каждодневной жизни) Service designed to teach maximum independence in daily needs, develop psychosocial skills, work and household skills for maintaining life in society. Available for adults with severe and profound mental disorders from age 18 who are not in round-the-clock social care.
• Transportation Services (Транспортные услуги) Transportation service delivering clients to and from the center, operated by FIE Andrei Šmakov (Andrey Shmakov).
• Nutrition Service (Услуга питания) Nutrition service providing subsidized breakfast (€0.80) and lunch (€1.53) to center clients, supplied by OÜ Mann Grupp.

Quantifiable outcome

• First cohort of 5 young adults successfully graduated from the center upon reaching 18 years of age in 2002
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• MTÜ Puuetega Laste Tugikodu PäikesekiircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017MTÜ LAD is a partner of MTÜ Puuetega Laste Tugikodu Päikesekiir (registry code 80326402, address Sompa 5A, 41531 Jõhvi) in providing support person services and childcare (tugiisikuteenused, lapsehoiuteenused) to children and teenagers with severe or profound disabilities under government procurement reference 188638.
• FIE Andrei ŠmakovsupportingOthersTransport services are provided by FIE Andrei Šmakov, who delivers clients to and from the center as part of the organization's service offering.
• OÜ Mann GruppsupportingOthersCatering services are provided by OÜ Mann Grupp, which supplies breakfast (€0.80) and lunch (€1.53) to center clients.
• Sotsiaalkindlustusamet (Social Insurance Department of Estonia)coreOthersThe Social Insurance Department funds and procures specialized social services from MTÜ LAD, including support person services (2017–2020, reference 188638) and daily living support for people with severe and profound disabilities. Services are accessed through formal government application processes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Camphill Foundation: International network of intentional communities and life-sharing programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable mission of lifelong community support and skill development, though uses a residential/life-sharing model rather than center-based day care.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc: US national disability advocacy and service organization supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through day programs, employment support, and case management. Functionally similar to MTÜ LAD's mission of community integration and daily life skills for IDD populations.
• MENCAP: UK-based national charity providing day services, supported living, and personal assistance for people with intellectual disabilities. Direct functional analogue in terms of disability service mix (day care, personal assistant, supported employment), though operating at national scale in the UK.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): US nonprofit network providing day programs, supported living, and personal assistance for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Comparable service portfolio (day care, life skills, personal assistance) but at significantly larger national scale.

Regional players

• AS Hoolekandeteenused: Estonian state-owned social care provider offering 24-hour and daytime support services for people with severe and profound disabilities across Estonia. Comparable as a regional disability services operator funded through similar government channels, though much larger in scale.
• Riksförbundet FUB (Sweden): Swedish national association for people with intellectual disabilities and their families, providing daily activity centers, personal assistance, and supported employment. Comparable service mix in a Nordic welfare context, though FUB operates at national scale in Sweden rather than municipal level.

Others

• EASPD (European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities): European umbrella organization representing disability service providers across the EU. MTÜ LAD's affiliation with the European day-center network places it within this broader ecosystem of comparable providers.

Direct peers

• MTÜ Puuetega Laste Tugikodu Päikesekiir: Estonian non-profit (Sompa 5A, Jõhvi) providing support person and childcare services to children with severe/profound disabilities under the same government procurement reference (188638) as MTÜ LAD. Most directly comparable peer since data shows explicit co-procurement partnership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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