kinderopvang humanitas

What kinderopvang humanitas does

Humankind is a Dutch non-profit childcare organization founded in 1983 and headquartered in Vught, Netherlands, operating 500+ locations nationwide with 4,500 employees serving approximately 30,360 children weekly. The organization delivers three integrated childcare services — kinderdagverblijf (daycare, ages 0-4), peuteropvang (toddler care, ages 2-4), and buitenschoolse opvang (BSO, ages 4-13) — through a direct-to-consumer model where parents enroll children at local sites, often supported by Dutch government childcare allowance (kinderoptoeslag).

The company's technology layer includes the Konnect Ouder App for parent-staff communication, the Bende Happy-app where children rate their experience (currently scoring 8.4/10), and a cloud-based infrastructure that succeeded a digital transformation from on-premise systems. Internal capabilities include the Humankind Academie, which runs BBL (Beroepsbegeleidende Leerweg) training trajectories for pedagogical staff, and a regional Flexpool system for flexible cross-location staffing. The organization also operates an Integraal Kindcentrum (IKC) model that combines primary education and childcare under one roof in partnership with schools and municipalities.

Humankind generates revenue through recurring subscription fees paid by parents for childcare services, with pricing not publicly disclosed and partially offset by government subsidies. Its customer segments consist of (1) parents with children aged 0-13 as the primary segment, and (2) educational institutions and municipalities as secondary IKC partners. The organization is regionally structured with multiple regional offices (regiokantoren) and pursues growth primarily through new IKC cooperation agreements and facility additions, while expanding complementary offerings such as nature education (IVN Natuureducatie), sustainability partnerships (Renewi, NederlandSchoon), and innovative learning programs (Springlab).

Name

kinderopvang humanitas

Legal name

Humankind

Website

https://kinderopvanghumanitas.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Humankind is a Dutch non-profit childcare organization operating 500+ locations nationwide, serving approximately 30,360 children weekly through daycare, toddler care, and after-school care programs with 4,500 employees. It generates recurring subscription revenue from parents and partners with schools and municipalities on integrated education models.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

School-Age Wraparound Care (Ages 3–5) (EDACAHAA)

Keywords

• Child daycare services
• Toddler care programs
• After-school care
• Early childhood education
• Child development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Kinderopvang diensten: Kinderdagverblijf (0-4 jaar), Peuteropvang (2-4 jaar), en Buitenschoolse opvang BSO (4-13 jaar) tegen abonnementskosten voor ouders

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Humankind is a Dutch non-profit childcare organization that provides three core services: Kinderdagverblijf (KDV) daycare for children aged 0-4, Peuteropvang toddler care for children aged 2-4, and Buitenschoolse Opvang (BSO) after-school care for children aged 4-13. The organization operates over 500 locations across the Netherlands serving approximately 30,360 children weekly with more than 4,500 employees, applying a pedagogical vision grounded in humanistic values and focused on the holistic development of each child.

Product overview

Humankind operates as a unified childcare and child development platform offering three integrated core services: Kinderdagverblijf (child daycare, ages 0-4), Peuteropvang (toddler care, ages 2-4), and Buitenschoolse Opvang (after-school care, ages 4-13). The platform is enhanced by supplementary services including the Ouder App (Konnect) for parent communication, the Humankind Academie for staff training, and regional Flexpool staffing. With over 500 locations across the Netherlands, the organization serves approximately 30,360 children weekly through nearly 4,500 employees, providing a comprehensive ecosystem supporting child development from infancy through adolescence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kinderdagverblijf (KDV) Child daycare service for children from 0 to 4 years, featuring the 'Ruim baan voor baby's' methodology with attentive and respectful care for babies, emphasizing free movement, independent exploration, and social development through group interaction.
• Peuteropvang Toddler care service for children from 2 to 4 years, following the 'Maak plaats voor peuters' approach that views toddlers as natural explorers and researchers, offering child-height furniture and environments designed for independence and self-confidence development. Includes VE (Voorschoolse Educatie) programs for early educational support.
• Buitenschoolse Opvang (BSO) After-school care service for children from 4 to 13 years, operating under the 'Go BSO' methodology where children actively participate in creating their own BSO experience, choose activities, and take responsibility for their environment and community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Kinderen beoordelen Humankind met een 8,4 via de Bende Happy-app
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IVN NatuureducatieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuitenspelen en natuureducatie vormen een waardevolle combinatie. Humankind en IVN Natuureducatie stimuleren kinderen meer buiten te spelen en in verbinding te staan met de natuur, in de overtuiging dat zo wordt bijgedragen aan een positieve toekomst voor mens en natuur.
• NederlandSchoonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWij zijn NederlandSchoon. Samen met NederlandSchoon maken wij de wereld een stukje mooier. Milieucommunicatie en bewustwording.
• SpringlabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBewegend leren: het onderwijs van de toekomst. Samenwerking voor innovatieve leeroplossingen.
• NGK DoetinchemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumankind en de NGK (Nederlands Gereformeerde Kerk) in Doetinchem hebben een overeenkomst getekend om een BSO te realiseren in het kerkgebouw aan de Bilderdijkstraat. De ruimtes worden beter benut en krijgen een bredere maatschappelijke functie.
• OBS De WoelwaterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBS De Woelwaters en Humankind Kinderopvang en -ontwikkeling gaan samen het Integraal Kindcentrum (IKC) Ulft vormen. Het IKC biedt onderwijs en kinderopvang (0-13 jaar) onder één dak in een toekomstbestendige voorziening.
• Gemeente Oude IJsselstreekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe municipality heeft besloten een intentieovereenkomst aan te gaan met Humankind voor de verdere ontwikkeling van het nieuwe IKC Ulft. De nieuwbouw is opgenomen als hoogste prioriteit in het Integraal Huisvestingsplan 2023-2039.
• Paraat scholencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchoolbestuur Paraat scholen werkt samen met OBS De Woelwaters en Humankind aan het IKC Ulft.
• RenewiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSamenwerking met Renewi voor het milieu én bewustwording van onze kinderen.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kids Foundation: Dutch childcare chain providing center-based daycare, toddler care, and BSO across multiple regions. Direct comparable in operating model and service mix.
• Kibeo: Largest Dutch non-profit childcare organization, operating hundreds of daycare, toddler care, and BSO locations across the Netherlands. Closest direct comparable by scale, non-profit structure, and multi-segment offering.
• Partou: Major Dutch childcare chain offering daycare, toddler care, and BSO nationwide, operated within the same broader umbrella as Kibeo. Directly comparable in services, age segments, and distribution model.
• Smallsteps / Lievegoed: Dutch childcare chain providing daycare, toddler care, and after-school care across multiple regions. Competes head-to-head with Humankind in center-based, multi-segment childcare.
• Gro-up: Dutch non-profit childcare and youth services organization operating daycare, after-school care, and youth support in the Randstad. Comparable in non-profit structure, multi-segment offering, and pedagogical focus.

Broad incumbents

• Estro Group: Large Dutch childcare holding operating multiple brands (including Kinderopvang and BSO chains). Broader incumbent with overlapping service lines but a multi-brand portfolio approach versus Humankind's unified brand.

Regional players

• SKA Kinderopvang: Regional non-profit childcare provider in Amsterdam and surrounding areas offering daycare, toddler care, and BSO. Comparable service portfolio, but primarily regional versus Humankind's national footprint.

Emerging players

• Blije Voetjes: Growing Dutch childcare provider offering center-based daycare and BSO. Comparable service mix but smaller scale than Humankind's national footprint.

Others

• Springlab: Dutch education innovation partner that already collaborates with Humankind on 'bewegend leren' (moving learning). Thematically related via educational methodology rather than direct childcare competition.
• IVN Natuureducatie: Dutch nature education organization partnered with Humankind on outdoor play programming. Ecosystem partner rather than competitor, but indicative of comparable stakeholder network in Dutch child-development services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Humankindnl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kinderopvang-humanitas
• Instagraminstagram.com/humankindnl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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