Houten, Amsterdam, 14 september 2026 – Our portfolio company Kids Lodge is proud to announce the acquisition of childcare provider Donkey. With this acquisition, Kids Lodge is further expanding its network in the Helmond region and strengthening its position as a leading family centre that puts the needs of children, parents and employees first.

The joining of forces is in line with Kids Lodge’s growth ambitions. The acquisition will enable the organisation to provide even broader support to families, while preserving its trusted small-scale approach, high quality and personal attention. 

Louise de Ruiter, Managing Director of Kids Lodge: “It is my dream to further establish Kids Lodge as a place where everyone enjoys spending time. A family centre where children, parents and employees come together and where development, support and connection are at the heart of everything we do.” 

Jan van Eeten, owner of Kinderopvang Donkey: “After a wonderful decade in which we built a fantastic childcare organisation together with our great team, the time has come for me to entrust the company to a new owner. In Kids Lodge, we have found the ideal partner to take the organisation forward while sharing our vision. I am therefore handing over the organisation with pride and full confidence in its future.” 

About Kids Lodge

Founded in 2009, Kids Lodge offers childcare services as well as Party Lodge, Sport Lodge and Family Lodge. With several locations across the Utrecht and Southeast Brabant regions, the organisation supports families in many different areas. 

About Holland Capital

Holland Capital has been investing in promising SMEs in the Benelux and Germany for more than 40 years. The firm works closely with management teams to achieve sustainable growth and focuses on the Healthcare and Technology sectors through dedicated specialist teams. With offices in Amsterdam and Düsseldorf, Holland Capital has supported Kids Lodge as a shareholder since 2021 and actively contributes to both the operational and strategic development of the company.