Kion Kinderopvang B.v.

What Kion Kinderopvang B.v. does

KION (Stichting Kinderopvang Nijmegen) is a Dutch non-profit childcare foundation operating approximately 180 locations across Nijmegen and surrounding municipalities including Druten, Beuningen, Mook, Beneden-Leeuwen, and Wamel. The organization employs roughly 1,200 staff and provides integrated childcare services for children aged 0 to 13 years across four product lines: Kinderdagverblijf (KDV, daycare for ages 0-4), Peutergroep (preschool groups for ages 2-4), Voorschoolse Educatie (VE, targeted preschool education), and Buitenschoolse opvang (BSO, after-school care for ages 4-13). The portfolio also includes the KION Vakantietour holiday program and the Ouderportaal/Konnect OuderApp digital parent engagement platform.

The underlying technology is a digital parent engagement layer rather than a proprietary product platform: KION licenses the Konnect parent portal (Ouderportaal) and companion mobile app (Konnect OuderApp, available on iOS and Android), which provide parents with real-time communication, digital journals, photo sharing, contract management, and scheduling. Core service delivery is physical — 180 owned-and-operated childcare locations, many of which are co-located within primary schools to form integrated 'kindcentra' (child centers) that enable seamless transitions from birth through primary school completion. Pedagogical frameworks include Emmi Pikler, Montessori, Gordon, Reggio Emilia, and Dalton methods.

The business model is subscription-based recurring revenue from parental childcare fees, supplemented by government subsidies (kinderopvangtoeslag, the Dutch childcare allowance) that are processed on behalf of eligible parents. KION operates under three contract structures — 40-week (school year only), 52-week (year-round), and 12-week vacation-only BSO contracts — all billed annually. Pricing is not publicly disclosed on the website. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through the kion.nl website, a location finder tool, online enrollment, and on-site tours. As a stichting (foundation) with no profit motive, KION's statutory purpose is the promotion of child development and the provision of supplementary education and care; there is no parent company, no VC/PE ownership, and no M&A activity in the disclosed data.

Name

Kion Kinderopvang B.v.

Legal name

Stichting Kinderopvang Nijmegen

Website

https://kion.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

KION (Stichting Kinderopvang Nijmegen) is a Dutch non-profit childcare foundation operating approximately 180 locations across Nijmegen and surrounding municipalities, employing 1,200 staff to provide daycare, preschool, and after-school care for children aged 0-13.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Toddler-Focused Childcare Centers (EDACAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG)

Keywords

• Child daycare services
• Preschool education
• After-school care
• Early childhood education
• Youth care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijmegen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Child Care Fees: Parents pay for childcare services based on the type of care (kinderdagverblijf, peutergroep, buitenschoolse opvang), number of days per week, and contract type (40 weeks school year or 52 weeks year-round). Government childcare allowance (kinderopvangtoeslag) may apply.
2. Government Subsidies: KION operates as a non-profit foundation (Stichting Kinderopvang Nijmegen) providing childcare services. The organization processes government subsidies and childcare allowances for eligible parents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KION is a Dutch non-profit childcare foundation that delivers daycare, preschool, and after-school care for children aged 0–13 across approximately 180 locations in Nijmegen and surrounding municipalities, supported by roughly 1,200 staff. Its offering spans Kinderdagverblijf (0–4), Peutergroep (2–4), Voorschoolse Educatie, and Buitenschoolse opvang (4–13), with a digital parent portal (Ouderportaal) via the Konnect platform for parent-facing interactions.

Product overview

KION is a childcare organization operating approximately 180 locations in Nijmegen and surrounding municipalities, offering a comprehensive suite of childcare services. The core portfolio includes Kinderdagverblijf (daycare for 0-4 years), Peutergroep (preschool groups for 2-4 years), Voorschoolse Educatie (preschool education program), and Buitenschoolse opvang (after-school care for 4-13 years). Supporting services include the Ouderportaal parent portal and KION Vakantietour holiday program. The organization employs approximately 1,200 staff and operates as a non-profit foundation with the statutory purpose of promoting child development and providing supplementary education and care for children aged 0-12 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Konnect OuderApp: Mobile parent portal application for childcare management

Products and services

• Kinderdagverblijf (KDV)
• Peutergroep
• Voorschoolse Educatie (VE)
• Buitenschoolse opvang (BSO)

Quantifiable outcome

• Children develop from infancy through age 13 at the same locations, building long-term relationships with caregivers and continuity of care
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ROC NijmegencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKION Plaza location operates as an ROC learning company where students from ROC Nijmegen conduct activities with children including puppet shows, theater performances, reading, crafts, and dance. The partnership provides students with practical learning opportunities while enriching the childcare program with diverse activities.
• ROC Nijmegen - Sports & BewegencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlaza kinderdagverblijf toddlers make weekly trips to ROC Nijmegen's Sports & Exercise department for gym classes. The location also uses the Springlab movement floor for in-house physical activities, providing professional sports facilities for child development.
• Bindkracht10minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBindkracht10 operates from the same building as KION Toon location, offering activities for children through school enrollment. KION can transport children to Bindkracht10 activities and pick them up, coordinating out-of-school care with activity programs.
• Activiteitenplein Bindkracht10minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren at bso Twinkel have the option to attend the Bindkracht10 activity square, with activities offered through school. KION can bring children to these activities and collect them, though activities fall outside KION's responsibility.
• Basisschool De MaaskeicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVilla Bambi in Mook operates in the same building as basisschool De Maaskei, forming a Brede School. Children are already familiar with the environment before starting school, facilitating natural transitions.
• Basisschool De VossenburchtcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVossenburcht kindcentrum operates in the same building as basisschool De Vossenburcht. Children can stay from birth through primary school transition at the same location, providing continuity and familiarity.
• KonnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationKonnect provides the parent portal (Ouderportaal) and OuderApp platform used by KION. Parents receive login credentials approximately 6 weeks before their child starts. The platform includes an information portal with help and tips in Dutch and English.
• GGD (Gemeentelijke Gezondheidsdienst)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll KION locations are subject to GGD inspection and maintain GGD inspection reports publicly available on their location pages. GGD monitors compliance with childcare regulations and quality standards.
• Primary Schools (various)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKION operates childcare locations integrated with approximately 50+ primary schools across the region, including De Lindenhoeve, De Bloemberg, De Lanteerne, De Klumpert, De Biezenkamp, De Maaskei, and many others. These partnerships create seamless transitions for children moving from childcare to school.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BLOS kinderopvang: Non-profit Dutch childcare foundation (formerly KidsFoundation) operating daycare, preschool and BSO across multiple regions. Comparable to KION on foundation status, age-range coverage, digital parent engagement and school integration, with a broader geographic footprint.
• Berend Botje: Regional Dutch non-profit childcare foundation operating KDV, peutergroep and BSO with integrated school partnerships in North Holland. Closely comparable to KION on foundation structure, service portfolio and school-located kindcentra model, differing in geographic focus.
• Kindergarden: Premium Dutch for-profit childcare chain offering daycare and BSO with strong pedagogical brand. Comparable to KION on premium positioning, service mix and digital parent engagement, differing in for-profit status and national vs regional footprint.
• Partou: One of the largest for-profit Dutch childcare organisations, operating daycare, preschool and after-school care (BSO) across the Netherlands. Closely comparable to KION on service mix, target customer (working parents, ages 0–13) and multi-location operating model, differing primarily in profit motive and national vs regional footprint.
• Humankind Kinderopvang: Large Dutch non-profit childcare foundation formed via mergers (including former Skar). Closely comparable to KION on foundation structure, KDV/peutergroep/BSO portfolio, pedagogical frameworks and integrated school partnerships, differing in multi-region national reach vs KION's Nijmegen-only concentration.
• Kinderopvang de Kleine Wereld: Non-profit Dutch childcare foundation offering daycare, preschool and BSO with strong emphasis on pedagogical quality and parent communication. Comparable to KION on foundation status, KDV/peutergroep/BSO portfolio and parent-engagement focus.

Regional players

• Stichting Kinderopvang Stad Groningen: Municipal non-profit childcare foundation operating multiple KDV and BSO locations in Groningen. Comparable to KION on foundation status, multi-location regional model and integrated school partnerships, but in a different geography.
• Nummereen kinderopvang: Dutch non-profit childcare foundation operating KDV, peutergroep and BSO in the Eindhoven/South-East Brabant region. Comparable to KION on foundation structure, full age-range coverage and school integration, but operating in a different region.
• Kinderopvang 2Samen: Dutch non-profit childcare foundation providing daycare, preschool and BSO primarily in the Friesland/Gelderland region. Comparable to KION on foundation structure and service mix, serving a different geographic territory with similar operating model.

Others

• Kindcentrum / Brede School concept operators: Municipalities and school boards across the Netherlands operating integrated kindcentra (combined KDV, peutergroep, BSO and primary school). Comparable to KION on the integrated kindcentrum model and school-located operations, but publicly rather than foundation-operated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KIONKinderopvang

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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