Dachverband Berliner Kinder- und Schülerläden (DaKS)

The Dachverband Berliner Kinder- und Schülerläden (DaKS) e.V. is an organization dedicated to supporting and networking parent initiatives in Berlin that operate small daycare centers, after-school care, and schools. These initiatives are typically organized as registered associations and are characterized by strong volunteer involvement from parents and educators.

DaKS offers a variety of services to help members successfully operate their facilities. These include:

• Consultation and Training: DaKS organizes training sessions and topic evenings on subjects such as board positions, finances, and framework agreements to strengthen the skills of the volunteer members[1].
• Networking: The umbrella organization promotes the exchange and collaboration between the various parent initiatives to share experiences and resources[5].
• Support in Organization: DaKS assists in the establishment and operation of daycare centers and schools, including registration in the association register and ensuring non-profit status[1].

The main mission of DaKS is to support and empower parent initiatives in Berlin so that they can provide high-quality care and education for children. The values of DaKS are based on:

• Volunteering: DaKS emphasizes the importance of volunteer work and the assumption of responsibility by parents and educators.
• Community and Networking: The umbrella organization promotes collaboration and exchange among members to achieve common goals.
• Non-Profit Status: DaKS ensures the non-profit status of the member associations and ensures that the saved finances are directly invested in the care and education of children[1].

DaKS is committed to sustainable and long-term solutions to ensure the economic viability and quality of care facilities. The sustainability goals include:

• Financial Stability: Through volunteer work and efficient structures, finances are saved, which can then be invested in more care hours[1].
• Quality of Care: DaKS supports members in continuously improving the quality of care and education by offering training and consultations.
• Legal Security: The umbrella organization ensures that the member associations meet legal requirements, particularly regarding registration in the association register and non-profit status[1].

Through these measures and values, DaKS works to create a stable and supportive environment for parent initiatives in Berlin to provide children with the best possible care and education.

• 1 - https://www.daks-berlin.de/themen/organisation
• 2 - https://www.daks-ev.de
• 3 - https://www.tetronik.com/de/
• 4 - https://www.daks-berlin.de/node/60
• 5 - https://talents.studysmarter.de/companies/dachverband-berliner-kinder-und-schuelerlaeden-daks-e-v/