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Stiftung Pro Gemeinsinn gGmbH is a Berlin-based non-profit foundation (gemeinnützige GmbH) founded in 2001, recognized as an anerkannter Träger der freien Jugendhilfe under the KJHG/SGB VIII framework. The foundation operates 15 facilities across Berlin — six Kitas (kindergartens), eight Hort/Ganztagsbetrieb after-school care sites at elementary and special needs schools, plus school social work — serving approximately 1,700 children aged 0-12. The organization employs approximately 220 permanent staff plus freelance workers, minijobbers, interns, and FSJ volunteers, making it one of the mid-sized independent Träger in Berlin's subsidized childcare market.

The service portfolio spans Krippe (infant care), full-day Kita including specialized bilingual German-French (Kita Froschkönig), German-Polish (Kita Jorinde & Joringel), and German-Russian (Heinrich-Zille-Kita) programs, the research-oriented Forscherkita Rotbuche, and school-age care under the KIDs Company brand. Service delivery is anchored in a child-centered pedagogical framework grounded in Emmi Pikler and Early Excellence approaches, supported by internal evaluation systems sourced from INA at Freie Universität Berlin and operational coordination via the proprietary 'SPG Ticker' staff app and Triargos parent registration portal. An adjunct art and culture program operates through a partnership with a sister foundation in Saxony.

Revenue is generated primarily through government-funded Betreuungsgutscheine (care vouchers) issued by Berlin authorities, with parent co-payments determined by state income-based subsidies; pricing accepts vouchers for up to 9 hours of daily care. Additional, smaller revenue streams include school social work contracts, Ganztagsgrundschule operator agreements with named Berlin public schools, and cultural programming tied to the Saxon sister foundation.

Name

pro-gemeinsinn.de

Legal name

Stiftung Pro Gemeinsinn gGmbH

Website

https://pro-gemeinsinn.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Stiftung Pro Gemeinsinn gGmbH is a Berlin-based non-profit foundation operating 15 childcare and after-school facilities serving approximately 1,700 children, funded primarily through Berlin state Betreuungsgutscheine vouchers and recognized as a Träger der freien Jugendhilfe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Health Services (School Nursing, Health Office) (EDAJAIAE), Health Education & Parent Coaching (Sleep, Safety, Illness Management) (EDACAMAN), Inclusive Infant & Toddler Care (Special Needs / IFSP-Aligned) (EDACAGAI)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• After-school care
• Kindergarten services
• Youth welfare services
• School social work

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-funded childcare services: Primary revenue comes from government-funded Betreuungsgutscheine (care vouchers) provided by Berlin authorities. Parents receive vouchers that cover childcare costs, which are redeemed through the foundation. This is a recurring, government-subsidized revenue model based on child enrollment numbers and care hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Stiftung Pro Gemeinsinn is a non-profit foundation that operates six Kitas (daycare/kindergartens) and eight Hort/Ganztag after-school care facilities at Berlin elementary and special schools, serving approximately 1,700 children with around 220 permanent pedagogical staff. Its services are funded primarily through Berlin government-issued Betreuungsgutscheine (care vouchers) and include school social work, bilingual programs (German-Polish, German-French, German-Russian), a research-oriented kindergarten, and supplementary art and culture programs at the Alte Posthalterei venue.

Product overview

Stiftung Pro Gemeinsinn operates as a non-profit childcare and educational foundation in Berlin, offering a comprehensive portfolio of early childhood education and care services. The organization operates 6 Kindergartens (Kitas) including specialized facilities such as bilingual German-French (Kita Froschkönig) and German-Polish (Kita Jorinde & Joringel) programs, a research kindergarten (Forscherkita Rotbuche), and general childcare centers, serving approximately 1,700 children. Additionally, the foundation provides all-day childcare (Hort/Ganztag) at 8 primary school locations through its KIDs Company brand, offering afternoon supervision, homework assistance, and leisure programs. The services are unified by a child-centered pedagogical approach based on Pikler pedagogy and Early Excellence principles, complemented by art and culture programs including pottery workshops and exhibitions at the Alte Posthalterei venue.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kita (Kindertagesstätte) Daycare and Kindergarten Services Childcare and kindergarten services for children aged 1-6 years operating at six locations in Berlin, including specialized bilingual (German-Polish, German-French, German-Russian) and research-oriented programs. Fees are covered by Berlin-issued Betreuungsgutscheine (care vouchers) with income-based parent co-payments, and care is provided for up to 9 hours daily.
• Ganztag/Hort All-Day After-School Care All-day childcare services at Berlin primary and special needs schools (Ganztagsgrundschule), operating eight locations (KIDs Company 1-8 and Haus Hubert) that provide afternoon care, lunch supervision, homework assistance, and leisure programs from morning reception through 18:00.
• Schulsozialarbeit (School Social Work) School social work and integration support services for children with special needs, delivered as part of the foundation's cooperative partnerships with Berlin elementary and special schools.
• Kunst & Kultur (Art and Culture Programs) Art and culture promotion program including exhibitions, courses, workshops, and events at the Alte Posthalterei venue, offering pottery classes and artistic workshops for children and families. Operated in partnership with the sister foundation Stiftung Pro Gemeinsinn in Sachsen.

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Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stiftung Pro Gemeinsinn in Sachsen gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner foundation based in Kamenz, Saxony (Zwingerstr. 20, 01917 Kamenz). Both foundations share the same name and mission of promoting community welfare and childcare. The Saxon foundation handles art and culture programs, including the Alte Posthalterei venue, while the Berlin foundation focuses on childcare operations.
• GemBeKi Gemeinsinn für Berliner Kinder gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture entity focused on promoting community welfare for Berlin children. Located at Zehdenicker Str. 8b, Berlin. Strategic partner for child welfare initiatives in Berlin.
• Diakonisches Werk Berlin-Brandenburg-Schlesische OberlausitzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiaconic service organization (Paulsenstr. 55/56, 12163 Berlin) serving as the Träger (operator) for Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr (FSJ - Voluntary Social Year) placements. Young people register through Diakonie to do their FSJ at Stiftung Pro Gemeinsinn facilities.
• European Solidarity Corps (ESK)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean program providing opportunities for young people from abroad to do voluntary service in Germany. Stiftung Pro Gemeinsinn offers placements for European volunteers in Kitas and elementary schools for one year, with language and cultural exchange benefits.
• ICJA FreiwilligendiensteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational youth exchange organization (Stralauer Allee 20 E, 10245 Berlin) that facilitates volunteers from European countries coming to work in German kindergartens and elementary schools. Brings international volunteers to Pro Gemeinsinn facilities.
• Berlin Schools (Elementary and Special Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term cooperative partnerships (over 20 years) with various schools including Salvator-Grundschule, Münchhausen-Grundschule, Alfred-Brehm-Grundschule, Ellef-Ringnes-Grundschule, Dorfschule Lübars, and Gesundbrunnen-Grundschule. Operates Ganztagsbetrieb (all-day care) and provides school social workers and assistants for children with special needs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fröbel e.V. One of Germany's largest non-profit Träger operating Kindertagesstätten and family services across multiple federal states. Directly comparable to Stiftung Pro Gemeinsinn in mission (non-profit early childhood education), operating model (approved Träger), and service mix (Kitas plus Ganztagsbetrieb).
• AWO Berlin (Arbeiterwohlfahrt Bezirksverband Berlin-Mitte): Berlin-based social services non-profit that operates licensed Kitas and youth welfare programs. Directly comparable as a Berlin Träger of free youth welfare running multi-site Kita and Hort facilities under SGB VIII funding, with similar Betreuungsgutschein revenue mechanics.
• Outlaw gGmbH: German non-profit operator of Kitas, Horte, and youth welfare services with a multi-state footprint. Directly comparable as a non-profit Träger providing childcare and Schulsozialarbeit under the same regulatory framework, with overlapping pedagogical positioning.
• PariSozial Berlin gGmbH: Berlin non-profit social services provider coordinating childcare, family support, and youth welfare services. Comparable as a local Berlin Träger running Kita and Hort operations and partnering with schools on Ganztagsbetrieb and Schulsozialarbeit.
• Kindergärten NordOst (Kindergärten NordOst Eigenbetrieb Berlin): Municipal childcare operator running public Kitas in Berlin's north and east districts. Comparable because it operates licensed Kitas in several of the same Berlin neighborhoods (Reinickendorf, Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg) under the same Betreuungsgutschein funding regime.
• Lebenshilfe Berlin gGmbH: Berlin non-profit focused on inclusion and support for people with disabilities, operating inclusive Kitas and Schulassistenz (school assistant) services. Comparable to SPG's inclusion support and Schulsozialarbeit offerings, particularly the school assistants for children with special needs.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Berlin (Caritasverband für das Erzbistum Berlin): Large Catholic social services organization operating Kitas, Hort, and family support across Berlin and Brandenburg. Comparable as a non-profit Träger of childcare services, but operates as part of a much broader social services portfolio rather than specializing in early childhood education.
• Diakonie Berlin-Brandenburg-Schlesische Oberlausitz: Regional Protestant social services organization providing Kita, Hort, and youth welfare services across Berlin-Brandenburg. Comparable because Diakonie is already an SPG volunteer-channel partner and operates similar licensed childcare services, though within a broader social services portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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